Description
As a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse, you will join our valued Dartford Model PCN Team in Dartford, North Kent.
This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver care where it matters most, within patients' homes and local communities.
You will support patients with a wide range of health needs, helping them to remain independent and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
This is a varied and autonomous role where you will build strong relationships with patients and carers while developing your clinical skills in a community setting.
Whether you are newly qualified or have previous experience, you will be supported to grow and develop within a friendly and collaborative team environment.
You will be joining a welcoming and supportive community nursing team who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
The service encourages autonomy while ensuring you feel fully supported, making it an excellent environment for nurses looking to develop their community career.
Job Responsibilities:
- Delivering safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care in the community
- Assessing patient needs and contributing to care planning
- Monitoring patient progress and escalating concerns where appropriate
- Supporting patients and carers with information and advice
- Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and external partners
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records
- Contributing to service improvement and quality care delivery
Benefits:
- NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 salary with an NHS pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a 5% high-cost area allowance
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials
- Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high-interest borrowing
- Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching, and counselling
- Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways, and professional development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team
- An open, just culture where you're encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ring-fenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organization where the majority of our rated services hold Good or Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
Person Specification:
- Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin (Adult)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good organizational skills and ability to manage your workload
- A caring and patient-focused approach
- Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office