Description
We are seeking a Band 6 Community Nurse to work at Cobham and Oxshott PCN within Surrey Downs Health & Care. As a Community Nurse, you will be responsible for the continuing management of patients and/or staff within their clinical setting, without supervision, alongside their team lead and taking the chain of command in the absence of their team lead.
The post holder will undertake facilitation of educational programmes for basic, post-basic, and in-service training, in close liaison with the Learning and Development Team. You will work closely with the senior team member to facilitate patient-focused, innovative research-based practice, in line with Surrey Downs Health and Care objectives.
The successful candidate will have a current and valid driving licence enabling them to drive in the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Main duties of the job
- Provide ongoing care and support
- Deploy the most appropriate staff member(s) in a coordinated and timely way to best use community resources
- Reduce risk of admission for patients
- Support people in their homes, people in care homes, and through in-reach into hospitals where necessary
- Work closely with the community hospitals and specialist teams
About us Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £41,957 to £50,387 per annum
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Flexible working patterns
Person Specification
- Registered Adult Nurse with NMC
- Valid Driving Licence (to drive within UK)
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development post-registration
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Relevant post-registration experience