Community Nurse

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Community Nurse to in Birmingham. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in their own homes or community settings, supporting them to maintain independence and achieve their healthcare goals.

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing a range of nursing interventions and supporting the holistic needs of patients with acute, chronic, or complex health conditions. The role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a passion for delivering patient-centred care in a community setting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Care
• Deliver a range of nursing interventions, including wound care, medication administration, catheter care, and end-of-life care.
• Conduct holistic assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs to develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate patients progress, adapting care plans as necessary to achieve the best outcomes.
• Provide health education and advice to patients and carers to support self-management and promote independence.
2. Community-Based Care
• Work autonomously in patients homes and community settings, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Manage a daily caseload, prioritising tasks and responding to changes in patients conditions.
• Use digital tools and systems to plan, record, and report on care delivery in line with organisational policies.
3. Team Collaboration
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as GPs, therapists, social workers, and voluntary sector partners, to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to support care planning and review.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring their preferences and needs are central to care planning and decision-making.
4. Professional Development
• Commit to continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and training sessions provided by the organisation.
• Support the development of students, healthcare assistants, and less experienced colleagues through mentoring and guidance.
5. Compliance and Governance
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Adhere to local and national policies, guidelines, and regulations, including infection control and safeguarding protocols.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Clinical experience in a relevant setting, such as community, primary care, or acute services.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload in a community environment.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes (if applicable).
• A commitment to patient-centred care and promoting independence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience in community nursing.
• Knowledge of long-term condition management, palliative care, or wound care.
• Completion of relevant post-registration training (e.g., venepuncture, IV therapy, or non-medical prescribing).

Benefits:

• Weekly Payroll.
• Flexible working hours.
• 247 support from your own dedicated consultant.
• Access to CPD and career development pathways.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Mileage reimbursement for community travel (if applicable).