Community Nurse - Salford, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

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Salford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with current NMC registration to join a dynamic out of Hours District Nursing Team covering the city of Salford.

We are looking for a group of highly motivated applicants who are interested in the challenge of providing holistic care management, through assessments and evaluation of health needs in the community with patients in their home setting.

You will be working with a variety of disciplines within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients to ensure their independence and wellbeing.

The service delivers essential care to prevent hospital admission.

The evening and Overnight District Nursing Service is a diverse team delivering quality assured nursing care to those aged 16 and above living in the city of Salford, ensuring that patients and their families/carers maximise their independence and remain in their own home.

Main duties of the job:

This highly skilled and dynamic citywide out of hour's District Nursing Team operates a 7 day service from the hours of , including weekends and bank holidays.

The core hours of the post will be of 4 evenings from 19:00-00:00 over 7 days.

Flexibility will be required.

Due to the nature of this post it is essential that you will have a full clean driving license and will have regular use of an appropriate vehicle (as determined by the trust).

Working for our organisation:

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.

Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.

We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.

The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.

By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Person specification:

Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

Current NMC registration

Driving Licence:

Essential criteria:

Car Driver with driving licence
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

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