Job Details
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Trust
Trusted to deliver, feeling valued and safe.
Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high quality community health and care services which are responsive to the needs of our local population. Services are delivered by our dedicated and innovative multi disciplinary professionals and supported by equally committed staff behind the scenes. We strive to continue developing and improving our services by working with and listening to our populations, partners, commissioners and staff.
WCHC offers you a great opportunity to be a part of a talented, passionate and committed team delivering excellent community based services across Cheshire and Merseyside.
We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and are pleased to share that we recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation, in the . We support the armed forces as an employer; recognising the experiences and skills ex-military personnel have gained through their service.
Job overview
The Bank plays a vital role in supporting ongoing service provision in the event of absence, vacancies or unpredictable increases in workload.
Main duties of the job
Bank Staff Nurse
If you’re tempted to try community nursing, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a go…you’ll love it.
We are looking to recruit Registered Nurses to our Community Nurse Bank. This is to support Community Nursing Teams across the Wirral.
The Bank plays a vital role in supporting ongoing service provision in the event of absence, vacancies or unpredictable increases in workload.
Experience is desirable but not essential. You should be motivated and be able to deliver high quality evidence based skilled nursing care within the community setting to meet the needs of the housebound patient. You will have good communication skills and be able to work autonomously but also work in an integrated way; as close working with our integrated rapid response teams, Community Matrons and social services colleagues is essential to ensure seamless care to out patient.
In addition to a structured mandatory training package, Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust will provide a comprehensive induction strategy and local orientation to the service. There is an excellent in house training allowing each individual the opportunity for further learning and development.
Access to a car for work purposes is essential as is a full driving licence.
Working for our organisation
We are looking to recruit Registered Nurses to our Community Nurse Bank. This is to support Community Nursing Teams across the Wirral.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You should be motivated and be able to deliver high quality evidence based skilled nursing care within the community setting to meet the needs of the housebound patient. You will have good communication skills and be able to work autonomously but also work in an integrated way; as close working with our integrated rapid response teams, Community Matrons and social services colleagues is essential to ensure seamless care to out patient.
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Important Information
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record system.
For further information explaining how we use your information in line with GDPR please see our ‘Guidance for applicants’ document under the section 'Additional documentation'.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. WCHC is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of disability, age, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender status. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and are keen to support reasonable adjustments to support our new and existing staff.
We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and are pleased to share that we recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation, in the . We support the armed forces as an employer; recognising the experiences and skills ex-military personnel have gained through their service.
Further Information:
Closing Dates: Candidates are advised to apply early. The Trust reserves the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received.
Reference Information: Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/ education history over the last three years and include valid business email addresses for them. The Trust will not accept personal references from friends or family.
Salary Expectations: The Trust pays staff in line with national NHS Terms and Conditions. Relevant experience may be considered when salary offers are made.
