Community Staff Nurse - Peterlee, County Durham, United Kingdom - County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Description

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to Join our Specialist Lymphoedema service.

The successful applicant will work countwide, visiting patients in their own homes supporting Community Nursing Services with the management of lymphoedema from an office base in Peterlee.

The team work between the hours of 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday.

Sucessful applicants will be required to hold a first level nursing registration with the NMC, additional training specific to the role can be provided.

Offer advice and support to community nursing teams delivering care to patients with lymphoedema
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham.

We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do meet the minimum salary 23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

The sucessful candidate will provide specialist lymphoedema care including wound care, assessment and measuring for garments, reviewing plan of care.

The role involves assessment of patient care needs, care planning, delivery of care and review.

The sucessful candidate will be required to work independently as part of the wider Specialist team reporting back to senior staff on duty.

Flexible
Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical Governance issues.
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Evidence of a passion for the care of patients with Lymphoedema

RGN with current NMC registration
Excellent standards of nursing care

Community experience
Lymphoedema training

Experience in Nursing
Nursing experience in a community setting
1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
The Centre For Health