Community Staff Nurse

• To contribute to processes for service and quality improvement
• Assess the physical and psycho-social needs of patients and delivertherapeutic interventions based on best available evidence in order to improve health outcomes.
• To manage own case load, delivering and evaluating service delivery to patients with a variety of medical conditions and those delegated by case managers.
• To plan interventions with the Case Manager and other team members using the common assessment process
• To take part in the referral management process to ensure patients are treated by the most appropriate member of the team/service
• To contribute to the development of protocols and procedures developed for clinical pathways

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

Desirable

• Evidence of further continued professional development
• Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
• Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification

Essential

• Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues

Desirable

• Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision; Willingness to develop teaching skills
• Ability to solve problems and use initiative
• Ability to develop clinical skills
• Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications) Basic IT skills
• Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards
• Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
• Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Diplomatic approach with professionalism
• Flexible and approachable

Desirable

• Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision

Essential

• Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary