Community Nurse - West Norwich Community Nursing Team

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community., The West Norwich Neighbourhood Community Nursing Team are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 registered nurse to join our friendly, supportive teams of nurses, health care assistants, assistant practitioners and nursing associates. You will be based at Norwich Community Hospital.
The Community Nursing service treats patients in their own homes, including residential homes and supported living complexes. We also provide some services in a clinic setting including our leg ulcer clinic and catheter clinic.
You will demonstrate an understanding of the role of community nursing. NCH&C is committed to the development of future health clinicians and there will be an expectation that alongside their clinical responsibilities the Band 5 Community Nurse will support students and apprentices in the role of supervisor and eventually as an assessor. You will live, breathe and promote NCH&C's Behaviour Framework., + To assess, prescribe and deliver care packages for patients. To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
+ To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
+ To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
+ To process referrals though clinical assessment, evaluating the information received to prioritise a response and allocate to the appropriate service.
+ To liaise and communicate with the general public, other health care professionals, and multi-agencies on a daily basis.
+ To provide clinical assessment for incoming nursing referrals.