If you have applied for a post please ensure you check your e-mails and NHS Jobs account regularly. Any correspondence may be by e-mail only. Please note; If you have a hotmail account it is advisable to ensure you check your NHS Job account regularly, as we have experienced some technical difficulties with this in the past.
Children’s Community Nurse - Band 5
Children’s Community Nursing Team
Full/Part time available. Permanent
Are you a highly motivated and innovative individual who is focused upon delivering a high standard of nursing care to children and their families? If so then the Bradford Children’s Community Nursing Team is the place for you.
We are looking to recruit Children’s Nurses (RSCN/RN Child) with recent, extensive experience in caring for children in the community and/or acute setting. You will need to possess excellent communication skills, practical clinical skills, as well as a clear and compassionate approach to children and their families. A flexible approach to care delivery and the ability to manage change in a positive and effective way is also essential in this constantly changing environment. You will be expected to work autonomously and hold your own caseload of patients and in return we will ensure that you are well supported through our extensive training and preceptorship package.
The team delivers care to 2 broad types of patients:
Community Nursing Needs - As part of the community nursing role we care for children with a range of conditions/ needs which include but are not limited to: Care of the gastrostomy/naso-gastric tube/ gastro-Jejunostomy /cystostomy /caecostomy /complex wound care / IV antibiotics/ oncology patients – portacaths and central venous access devices (CVAD) /TPN/home oxygen subcutaneous and IM injections/ school training and tracheostomy care.
Continuing Healthcare Patients- These children have complex healthcare needs and have care delivered in the homes by the healthcare support workers to offer support and respite to families; this may include caring for children with tracheostomies and on ventilators or palliative children.
Our Children’s Community Nursing service provides nursing support for children, young people and their families with complex health care needs wherever they may require it. Our Continuing Care Service also delivers packages of care to these children to support their being cared for within their own homes.
The main aim of our service is to care for children at home and to prevent them being admitted to hospital.
This exciting role will allow you to gain knowledge and experience in the community setting working in a dedicated, friendly team who strive to provide an excellent nursing service to children and their families in the Bradford and Airedale District.
For further information please contact Sharon Howarth (Team Leader) on 01274 365051
We welcome applications from disabled people or those with long term health conditions. If you need the application form in a different format or need to discuss any reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, please telephone 01274 276823 or Fax: 01274 274025.
We also welcome applications from people with a lived experience of providing unpaid care/support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction and or other health and care needs.
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.
You should receive continuous notifications throughout the application process and of the outcome of your application (and details of interview, if shortlisted) via the NHS Jobs Website. However, if you have not been invited to attend for interview within four weeks of the closing date for this post you may therefore assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Please take the time to read the DBS Code of Practice where this applies. If you have any queries of a sensitive nature, that you do not wish to discuss with us as a potential employer (e.g. issues around transgender status) the DBS have a confidential e-mail address for such enquires - sensitive@dbs.gsi.gov.uk
Please note that all posts recruited to by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust covered by Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions (whether on a fixed term or substantive basis) are subject to a probationary period. For more information and guidance about the length of your probationary period please see the terms and conditions section of the Job Description.
Locala Community Partnerships CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
An element of flexible working is expected to maintain safe, effective, responsive services. All posts recruited to by Locala Community Partnerships CIC (whether on a fixed term or substantive basis) are subject to a 6 month probationary period.
THIS ADVERT IS FOR FINAL STAGE ADULT NURSES WHO QUALIFY IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS
Community Staff Nurse Opportunities
Are you a final stage adult nursing student due to qualify in the coming months and wondering where to start your nursing career? It can be quite confusing with so much choice on offer.
You’re probably considering things like:
Here at Locala you can have a great balance between work and leisure with so much to offer and a fully supportive environment.
Not only that, we are proud to offer newly qualified nurses an excellent start in roles across our specialities supported by a highly developed preceptorship scheme. We have a deep commitment to quality; quality training, quality care, and quality relationships.
We have some exciting opportunities to set you off on your nursing journey within our community.
As a Community Staff Nurse within Locala you will be providing holistic nursing care for adults in, or close to, their own home:
Your developing clinical skills and knowledge will enable you to work as part of the community nursing team to support people to manage their long-term conditions and maximise their independence.
About us:
Be part of our success story and contribute to our bright future. Locala Community Partnerships is a Community Interest Company (CIC), an independent, not for profit social enterprise, providing NHS services to over 400,000 people, in and around Kirklees, Bradford and Calderdale.
Rated good across all domains by CQC. We have an excellent induction programme, an award-winning coaching service for colleagues and an award-winning safeguarding team.
We’re a not-for-profit social enterprise, so we are in the great position of having the flexibility to tailor our services to meet the needs of our communities - and any financial surplus is re-invested straight back into supporting patient care. We are committed to supporting Continuous Personal Development (CPD) through our robust appraisal system. This is supported by in-service training, access to external courses and clinical supervision. If you would like to have a further in-depth conversation about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Emma Bartlett at practice.education@locala.org.uk
Come and join us - your journey starts here!
Please ensure you read the Application Guidance Document on the right hand side of this page prior to filling out this form to help you.
To minimise delays please ensure your application is submitted with valid email addresses for referees, one of whom MUST be your current or most recent employer.
Our offer to you
In return for becoming part of our team we offer a full induction and training package to support your needs, we will develop and motivate you to enable you to have the right skills to do your job, we offer great working conditions along with supporting you to achieve a good work life balance. We offer a competitive contributory pension scheme with Royal London. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society regardless of disability, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. For further information about our benefits, please click on the Locala Benefits for applicants on the right hand side of this vacancy to read more.
Please apply as soon as possible as posts will be closed once sufficient applications are received.
If you have not been shortlisted you will be notified through the NHS Jobs Website. If you require further information on why you haven’t been shortlisted please contact the recruiting manager. Please provide your contact details for either email or telephone for them to be in touch. If an insufficient number of applications are received for this vacancy, there is a possibility the post could be re advertised even after the shortlisting process.
Locala Community Partnerships CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
An element of flexible working is expected to maintain safe, effective, responsive services. All posts recruited to by Locala Community Partnerships CIC (whether on a fixed term or substantive basis) are subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Post title: Nursing Associate x 3 Positions
Hours: Variable
Salary: Band 4 Agenda for change (£21,892 - £24,157 per annum)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for 3 dynamic and motivated Nursing and Midwifery Council Registered Nursing Associates to join the Locala Community Nursing Team within the metropolitan borough of Kirklees.
Working within the Integrated Community Care Team, you will deliver care, monitor outcomes and contribute to assessment of patient’s health needs using a person-centred approach.
You will be working independently in patient’s homes to deliver care in line with an agreed plan under the leadership and direction of the Registered Nurses.
You will be provided with a comprehensive training programme in order for you to undertake the following advanced skills:
In addition, you will have the opportunity to be involved in supporting self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery.
An enthusiasm to support our teams to deliver high quality services is a must for this role, and you will also need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable.
At Locala we believe in investing in our colleagues to ensure they achieve their career goals including preceptorship for newly qualified nursing associates and a fully supported induction period for more experience nursing associates.
In addition, the Locala Nursing Career Framework 4-year plan will offer opportunities to advance your career into Registered Nurse and beyond.
If you would like more information or an informal conversation, please contact: Amina Hans-Adam email. Aminahans-adam@locala.org.uk
Please ensure you read the Application Guidance Document on the right hand side of this page prior to filling out this form to help you.
To minimise delays please ensure your application is submitted with valid email addresses for referees, one of whom MUST be your current or most recent employer.
Our offer to you
In return for becoming part of our team we offer a full induction and training package to support your needs, we will develop and motivate you to enable you to have the right skills to do your job, we offer great working conditions along with supporting you to achieve a good work life balance. We offer a competitive contributory pension scheme with Royal London. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society regardless of disability, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. For further information about our benefits, please click on the Locala Benefits for applicants on the right hand side of this vacancy to read more.
Please apply as soon as possible as posts will be closed once sufficient applications are received.
If you have not been shortlisted you will be notified through the NHS Jobs Website. If you require further information on why you haven’t been shortlisted please contact the recruiting manager. Please provide your contact details for either email or telephone for them to be in touch. If an insufficient number of applications are received for this vacancy, there is a possibility the post could be re advertised even after the shortlisting process.
Locala Community Partnerships CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
An element of flexible working is expected to maintain safe, effective, responsive services. All posts recruited to by Locala Community Partnerships CIC (whether on a fixed term or substantive basis) are subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Various hours and locations available including Nights only team.
If you're an ambitious professional in search of the work-life balance that others can only dream about, prepare for a very pleasant surprise. Enjoy the prospect of outdoor air after each patient interaction. Locala Community Partnerships are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, reliable Community Staff Nurses who are keen to support and deliver a range of quality nursing services to our patients within Kirklees. We are looking for people with energy, enthusiasm and drive, as well as excellent professional skills. We are able to consider tailored working hours in practice to meet those required for registration and to meet personal needs, we can consider those who can only work weekends, evenings or Nights.
Working within the integrated community care team, you will undertake duties involving delivery of nursing services and holistic assessments of patients health needs using a person centered approach. This includes providing quality and seamless nursing care to housebound patients and being proactive in coordinating their care needs as appropriate, avoiding unnecessary admission to hospital or long term care institutions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery.
An enthusiasm to support our teams to deliver high quality services is a must for this role, and you will also need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable.
In return to develop your career in Community Nursing, we can offer you excellent learning and development, clinical supervision and preceptorship for newly qualified nurses.
We pride ourselves in providing safe, clean and friendly care, and recruit to our Locala values
Interviews will take place 23th and 24th March 2021.
Previous applicants in the last 6 months need not apply.
Closing date: Sunday 14 March (Midnight)
For further information please contact either:
Sonya Armitage on 0776356890 email: sonya.armitage@locala.org.uk
Janet Bland on 07763558857 (Night team only) janet.bland@locala.org.uk
Please ensure you read the Application Guidance Document on the right hand side of this page prior to filling out this form to help you.
To minimise delays please ensure your application is submitted with valid email addresses for referees, one of whom MUST be your current or most recent employer.
Our offer to you
In return for becoming part of our team we offer a full induction and training package to support your needs, we will develop and motivate you to enable you to have the right skills to do your job, we offer great working conditions along with supporting you to achieve a good work life balance. We offer a competitive contributory pension scheme with Royal London. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society regardless of disability, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. For further information about our benefits, please click on the Locala Benefits for applicants on the right hand side of this vacancy to read more.
Please apply as soon as possible as posts will be closed once sufficient applications are received.
If you have not been shortlisted you will be notified through the NHS Jobs Website. If you require further information on why you haven’t been shortlisted please contact the recruiting manager. Please provide your contact details for either email or telephone for them to be in touch. If an insufficient number of applications are received for this vacancy, there is a possibility the post could be re advertised even after the shortlisting process.
We are delighted to announce that we have been rated as a “Good” organisation by CQC and our Adults Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ for caring.
Are you a District Nurse with the V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification and experience of prescribing, together with further study of, and experience of case managing patients with long term conditions? If so we want to hear from you.
What is the role?
This is an exciting time for the Adult Business Unit as we continue to develop our Neighbourhood Teams in response to the changing needs in community, in line with the Long Term Plan. The new addition of the Band 7 District Nurse role will strengthen our ability to case manage patients with complex needs appropriately, support the avoidance of inappropriate hospital admissions, both deliver and oversee the delivery of a high quality service whilst providing stronger clinical leadership at the point of care, with the focus at all times being individualised and person centred.
Working with a Community Matron or Associate Community Matron you will case manage a clinical caseload and lead a Caseload Cluster of Staff Nurses and Neighbourhood Clinical Assistants to provide excellent care for our patient population in conjunction with the team's community therapists.
Our integrated Neighbourhood Teams offer seamless support and care in the community comprising professionals from nursing and therapy working closely with Adult Social Care colleagues. The service operates from 7am to 10pm every day of the year.
Who are you?
You will be a qualified District Nurse with a V300 Independent Prescribing qualification. You will have experience of managing patients with a range of long term conditions and multi pathologies and have studied further to support this.
You are a dynamic, passionate and committed nurse with experience of case management and multidisciplinary working. You have excellent communication skills, resilience and great leadership potential. You are able to motivate and support others through change in order to maintain the delivery of high quality, compassionate, proactive and safe care.
If you are successful in being offered a position which involves working with patients, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The level of check required is dependent upon the position that you have applied for. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost from your salary. There will be no charge if you are enrolled in the DBS Update Service.
**Please be advised that at all stages of the recruitment process NHS staff from the Yorkshire and Humber region designated ‘at risk’ or ‘affected by change’ will be given priority consideration. If you are ‘at risk’ or ‘affected by change’ please make it clear on your application so that you receive priority consideration.**
Please note: all correspondence regarding this vacancy including the interview process will be sent to your registered NHS jobs e-mail address.
Please ensure you meet all the essential requirements in the person specification before applying for this vacancy.
Recruiting Managers may close an advert once sufficient applications have been received therefore all candidates are strongly advised to complete their application as soon as possible.
If you have not heard within four weeks of the closing date please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.
The Trust operates a no smoking policy and is a smoke free environment.
We are committed to improving the working lives of our employees and we have an active flexible working policy and welcome applications for job share and flexible working. As an equal opportunities employer we also welcome applications from anyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religious beliefs or disability as we embrace diversity within our workforce.
We are also looking for applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:- We Care, We Listen, We Deliver
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
An exciting career opportunity to train as a District Nurse in Yorkshire
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Health Education England, health care providers from across Yorkshire and Leeds Beckett University are undertaking a regional campaign to recruit registered nurses to commence a District Nursing training programme to start in September 2021.
The profession of District Nursing continues to adapt in response to the changing needs of people and communities they live within. High calibre individuals are needed to train as District Nurses to support exciting developments and to initiate change in practice. If you have the drive and passion to make a difference and you want to support initiatives that result in people having their care needs met at home, then we would like to hear from you.
You must have a current Registered Nurse (Adult) registration and hold a first degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject OR Leeds Beckett University may be able to consider your experience by completing Professional Portfolio Development module (please contact Leeds Beckett for details. The last intake before the PG Dip commences will be January 2021). You will also need to demonstrate your positive attitude to managing and leading teams and commitment to client centred community care. Applicants will need to satisfy the entry criteria for NMC Non-Medical Prescribing.
Following the publication of the District Nursing apprenticeship standard, local NHS employers are consulting with Leeds Beckett University regarding an apprenticeship route for this course for delivery from September 2021. The new apprenticeship route is subject to Nursing & Midwifery Council approval.
Places on the course will either be through the apprenticeship route or you will be seconded onto the course by one of the Sponsor Employers who offer Practice Placements or by your own employer if they also provide District Nursing Placements. The routes available will be discussed further at interview.
Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes throughout the course. Where necessary, adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act.
Application process 2021:
We are recruiting with trusts in the region, listed below. All trusts are offering internal secondments and two are offering the opportunity for staff external to their organisation to apply for a training place with them.
The options for sponsor organisations may include the following, information on each of these organisations is available via the relevant links:
Internal Applications Only:
Internal and External Applications:
If you are applying as an Internal Applicant, please state clearly on your application form that you are an employee of the organisation and have your manager’s support to apply for a secondment. Your application will then be considered and if you are invited for interview, a decision will made on your suitability to proceed onto this course in collaboration with your employer.
For information regarding the District Nursing course content and structure please see the course details on the Leeds Beckett University website.
Your application must include:
OR
The closing date for all applications is Friday 5th March 2021
Please note that due to an anticipated high number of applications, there will not be an option to change the date or time of your interview if you are shortlisted.
Interview Date:
You will receive notification of the outcome of your application by Friday 9th April 2021
Interview dates to be confirmed
For further details / informal visits contact:
Leeds Beckett Admissions directadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
We manage candidates’ applications through the trac.jobs recruitment system. This means that all of the information provided in your application form will be securely transferred from NHS Jobs following submission, and it will only be used for the purpose for which it was provided.
Candidates applying for this vacancy are informed that preference will be given to Trust staff who are currently going through the organisational change process within the Trust and the role may be withdrawn from external candidates on this basis. In the event of this happening the Trust will inform candidates via their email address on NHS Jobs.
We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently under represented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and homes lives and support staff by offering a range of benefits including nursery facilities. We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
We want to understand how you demonstrate the values, skills and knowledge that we are looking for. Please ensure that you read the job description and person specification attached below as this will help you complete your application.
If you have applied for a post please ensure you check your e-mails and NHS Jobs account regularly. Any correspondence may be by e-mail only. Please note; If you have a hotmail account it is advisable to ensure you check your NHS Job account regularly, as we have experienced some technical difficulties with this in the past.
Children’s Community Nurse - Band 5
Children’s Community Nursing Team
Full/Part time available. Permanent
Are you a highly motivated and innovative individual who is focused upon delivering a high standard of nursing care to children and their families? If so then the Bradford Children’s Community Nursing Team is the place for you.
We are looking to recruit Children’s Nurses (RSCN/RN Child) with recent, extensive experience in caring for children in the community and/or acute setting. You will need to possess excellent communication skills, practical clinical skills, as well as a clear and compassionate approach to children and their families. A flexible approach to care delivery and the ability to manage change in a positive and effective way is also essential in this constantly changing environment. You will be expected to work autonomously and hold your own caseload of patients and in return we will ensure that you are well supported through our extensive training and preceptorship package.
The team delivers care to 2 broad types of patients:
Community Nursing Needs - As part of the community nursing role we care for children with a range of conditions/ needs which include but are not limited to: Care of the gastrostomy/naso-gastric tube/ gastro-Jejunostomy /cystostomy /caecostomy /complex wound care / IV antibiotics/ oncology patients – portacaths and central venous access devices (CVAD) /TPN/home oxygen subcutaneous and IM injections/ school training and tracheostomy care.
Continuing Healthcare Patients- These children have complex healthcare needs and have care delivered in the homes by the healthcare support workers to offer support and respite to families; this may include caring for children with tracheostomies and on ventilators or palliative children.
Our Children’s Community Nursing service provides nursing support for children, young people and their families with complex health care needs wherever they may require it. Our Continuing Care Service also delivers packages of care to these children to support their being cared for within their own homes.
The main aim of our service is to care for children at home and to prevent them being admitted to hospital.
This exciting role will allow you to gain knowledge and experience in the community setting working in a dedicated, friendly team who strive to provide an excellent nursing service to children and their families in the Bradford and Airedale District.
For further information please contact Sharon Howarth (Team Leader) on 01274 365051
We welcome applications from disabled people or those with long term health conditions. If you need the application form in a different format or need to discuss any reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, please telephone 01274 276823 or Fax: 01274 274025.
We also welcome applications from people with a lived experience of providing unpaid care/support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction and or other health and care needs.
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.
You should receive continuous notifications throughout the application process and of the outcome of your application (and details of interview, if shortlisted) via the NHS Jobs Website. However, if you have not been invited to attend for interview within four weeks of the closing date for this post you may therefore assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Please take the time to read the DBS Code of Practice where this applies. If you have any queries of a sensitive nature, that you do not wish to discuss with us as a potential employer (e.g. issues around transgender status) the DBS have a confidential e-mail address for such enquires - sensitive@dbs.gsi.gov.uk
Please note that all posts recruited to by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust covered by Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions (whether on a fixed term or substantive basis) are subject to a probationary period. For more information and guidance about the length of your probationary period please see the terms and conditions section of the Job Description.
Locala Community Partnerships CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
An element of flexible working is expected to maintain safe, effective, responsive services. All posts recruited to by Locala Community Partnerships CIC (whether on a fixed term or substantive basis) are subject to a 6 month probationary period.
THIS ADVERT IS FOR FINAL STAGE ADULT NURSES WHO QUALIFY IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS
Community Staff Nurse Opportunities
Are you a final stage adult nursing student due to qualify in the coming months and wondering where to start your nursing career? It can be quite confusing with so much choice on offer.
You’re probably considering things like:
Here at Locala you can have a great balance between work and leisure with so much to offer and a fully supportive environment.
Not only that, we are proud to offer newly qualified nurses an excellent start in roles across our specialities supported by a highly developed preceptorship scheme. We have a deep commitment to quality; quality training, quality care, and quality relationships.
We have some exciting opportunities to set you off on your nursing journey within our community.
As a Community Staff Nurse within Locala you will be providing holistic nursing care for adults in, or close to, their own home:
Your developing clinical skills and knowledge will enable you to work as part of the community nursing team to support people to manage their long-term conditions and maximise their independence.
About us:
Be part of our success story and contribute to our bright future. Locala Community Partnerships is a Community Interest Company (CIC), an independent, not for profit social enterprise, providing NHS services to over 400,000 people, in and around Kirklees, Bradford and Calderdale.
Rated good across all domains by CQC. We have an excellent induction programme, an award-winning coaching service for colleagues and an award-winning safeguarding team.
We’re a not-for-profit social enterprise, so we are in the great position of having the flexibility to tailor our services to meet the needs of our communities - and any financial surplus is re-invested straight back into supporting patient care. We are committed to supporting Continuous Personal Development (CPD) through our robust appraisal system. This is supported by in-service training, access to external courses and clinical supervision. If you would like to have a further in-depth conversation about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Emma Bartlett at practice.education@locala.org.uk
Come and join us - your journey starts here!
Please ensure you read the Application Guidance Document on the right hand side of this page prior to filling out this form to help you.
To minimise delays please ensure your application is submitted with valid email addresses for referees, one of whom MUST be your current or most recent employer.
Our offer to you
In return for becoming part of our team we offer a full induction and training package to support your needs, we will develop and motivate you to enable you to have the right skills to do your job, we offer great working conditions along with supporting you to achieve a good work life balance. We offer a competitive contributory pension scheme with Royal London. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society regardless of disability, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. For further information about our benefits, please click on the Locala Benefits for applicants on the right hand side of this vacancy to read more.
Please apply as soon as possible as posts will be closed once sufficient applications are received.
If you have not been shortlisted you will be notified through the NHS Jobs Website. If you require further information on why you haven’t been shortlisted please contact the recruiting manager. Please provide your contact details for either email or telephone for them to be in touch. If an insufficient number of applications are received for this vacancy, there is a possibility the post could be re advertised even after the shortlisting process.
We are delighted to announce that we have been rated as a “Good” organisation by CQC and our Adults Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ for caring.
Are you a District Nurse with the V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification and experience of prescribing, together with further study of, and experience of case managing patients with long term conditions? If so we want to hear from you.
What is the role?
This is an exciting time for the Adult Business Unit as we continue to develop our Neighbourhood Teams in response to the changing needs in community, in line with the Long Term Plan. The new addition of the Band 7 District Nurse role will strengthen our ability to case manage patients with complex needs appropriately, support the avoidance of inappropriate hospital admissions, both deliver and oversee the delivery of a high quality service whilst providing stronger clinical leadership at the point of care, with the focus at all times being individualised and person centred.
Working with a Community Matron or Associate Community Matron you will case manage a clinical caseload and lead a Caseload Cluster of Staff Nurses and Neighbourhood Clinical Assistants to provide excellent care for our patient population in conjunction with the team's community therapists.
Our integrated Neighbourhood Teams offer seamless support and care in the community comprising professionals from nursing and therapy working closely with Adult Social Care colleagues. The service operates from 7am to 10pm every day of the year.
Who are you?
You will be a qualified District Nurse with a V300 Independent Prescribing qualification. You will have experience of managing patients with a range of long term conditions and multi pathologies and have studied further to support this.
You are a dynamic, passionate and committed nurse with experience of case management and multidisciplinary working. You have excellent communication skills, resilience and great leadership potential. You are able to motivate and support others through change in order to maintain the delivery of high quality, compassionate, proactive and safe care.
If you are successful in being offered a position which involves working with patients, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The level of check required is dependent upon the position that you have applied for. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost from your salary. There will be no charge if you are enrolled in the DBS Update Service.
**Please be advised that at all stages of the recruitment process NHS staff from the Yorkshire and Humber region designated ‘at risk’ or ‘affected by change’ will be given priority consideration. If you are ‘at risk’ or ‘affected by change’ please make it clear on your application so that you receive priority consideration.**
Please note: all correspondence regarding this vacancy including the interview process will be sent to your registered NHS jobs e-mail address.
Please ensure you meet all the essential requirements in the person specification before applying for this vacancy.
Recruiting Managers may close an advert once sufficient applications have been received therefore all candidates are strongly advised to complete their application as soon as possible.
If you have not heard within four weeks of the closing date please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.
The Trust operates a no smoking policy and is a smoke free environment.
We are committed to improving the working lives of our employees and we have an active flexible working policy and welcome applications for job share and flexible working. As an equal opportunities employer we also welcome applications from anyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religious beliefs or disability as we embrace diversity within our workforce.
We are also looking for applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.
Locala Community Partnerships CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
An element of flexible working is expected to maintain safe, effective, responsive services. All posts recruited to by Locala Community Partnerships CIC (whether on a fixed term or substantive basis) are subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Various hours and locations available including Nights only team.
If you're an ambitious professional in search of the work-life balance that others can only dream about, prepare for a very pleasant surprise. Enjoy the prospect of outdoor air after each patient interaction. Locala Community Partnerships are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, reliable Community Staff Nurses who are keen to support and deliver a range of quality nursing services to our patients within Kirklees. We are looking for people with energy, enthusiasm and drive, as well as excellent professional skills. We are able to consider tailored working hours in practice to meet those required for registration and to meet personal needs, we can consider those who can only work weekends, evenings or Nights.
Working within the integrated community care team, you will undertake duties involving delivery of nursing services and holistic assessments of patients health needs using a person centered approach. This includes providing quality and seamless nursing care to housebound patients and being proactive in coordinating their care needs as appropriate, avoiding unnecessary admission to hospital or long term care institutions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery.
An enthusiasm to support our teams to deliver high quality services is a must for this role, and you will also need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable.
In return to develop your career in Community Nursing, we can offer you excellent learning and development, clinical supervision and preceptorship for newly qualified nurses.
We pride ourselves in providing safe, clean and friendly care, and recruit to our Locala values
Interviews will take place 23th and 24th March 2021.
Previous applicants in the last 6 months need not apply.
Closing date: Sunday 14 March (Midnight)
For further information please contact either:
Sonya Armitage on 0776356890 email: sonya.armitage@locala.org.uk
Janet Bland on 07763558857 (Night team only) janet.bland@locala.org.uk
Please ensure you read the Application Guidance Document on the right hand side of this page prior to filling out this form to help you.
To minimise delays please ensure your application is submitted with valid email addresses for referees, one of whom MUST be your current or most recent employer.
Our offer to you
In return for becoming part of our team we offer a full induction and training package to support your needs, we will develop and motivate you to enable you to have the right skills to do your job, we offer great working conditions along with supporting you to achieve a good work life balance. We offer a competitive contributory pension scheme with Royal London. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society regardless of disability, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. For further information about our benefits, please click on the Locala Benefits for applicants on the right hand side of this vacancy to read more.
Please apply as soon as possible as posts will be closed once sufficient applications are received.
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Salary
£24.907k - £30.615k Per Year
Job Type
full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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Children’s Community Nurse - Band 5
Children’s Community Nursing Team
Full/Part time available. Permanent
Are you a highly motivated and innovative individual who is focused upon delivering a high standard of nursing care to children and their families? If so then the Bradford Children’s Community Nursing Team is the place for you.
We are looking to recruit Children’s Nurses (RSCN/RN Child) with recent, extensive experience in caring for children in the community and/or acute setting. You will need to possess excellent communication skills, practical clinical skills, as well as a clear and compassionate approach to children and their families. A flexible approach to care delivery and the ability to manage change in a positive and effective way is also essential in this constantly changing environment. You will be expected to work autonomously and hold your own caseload of patients and in return we will ensure that you are well supported through our extensive training and preceptorship package.
The team delivers care to 2 broad types of patients:
Community Nursing Needs - As part of the community nursing role we care for children with a range of conditions/ needs which include but are not limited to: Care of the gastrostomy/naso-gastric tube/ gastro-Jejunostomy /cystostomy /caecostomy /complex wound care / IV antibiotics/ oncology patients – portacaths and central venous access devices (CVAD) /TPN/home oxygen subcutaneous and IM injections/ school training and tracheostomy care.
Continuing Healthcare Patients- These children have complex healthcare needs and have care delivered in the homes by the healthcare support workers to offer support and respite to families; this may include caring for children with tracheostomies and on ventilators or palliative children.
Our Children’s Community Nursing service provides nursing support for children, young people and their families with complex health care needs wherever they may require it. Our Continuing Care Service also delivers packages of care to these children to support their being cared for within their own homes.
The main aim of our service is to care for children at home and to prevent them being admitted to hospital.
This exciting role will allow you to gain knowledge and experience in the community setting working in a dedicated, friendly team who strive to provide an excellent nursing service to children and their families in the Bradford and Airedale District.
For further information please contact Sharon Howarth (Team Leader) on 01274 365051
We welcome applications from disabled people or those with long term health conditions. If you need the application form in a different format or need to discuss any reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, please telephone 01274 276823 or Fax: 01274 274025.
We also welcome applications from people with a lived experience of providing unpaid care/support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction and or other health and care needs.
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.
You should receive continuous notifications throughout the application process and of the outcome of your application (and details of interview, if shortlisted) via the NHS Jobs Website. However, if you have not been invited to attend for interview within four weeks of the closing date for this post you may therefore assume that you have not been shortlisted.
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Please note that all posts recruited to by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust covered by Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions (whether on a fixed term or substantive basis) are subject to a probationary period. For more information and guidance about the length of your probationary period please see the terms and conditions section of the Job Description.