Job overview

The post will involve working with healthcare assistants and clinicians to provide nursing interventions to patients in their home environment, maximising their independence and providing care to manage long term conditions as well as acute situations.

You must be innovative in your approach and willing to work with other members of the integrated team to ensure a high quality service delivery. You must be willing to develop your own knowledge and skills, you will be supported in your personal development with training to  extend your community nursing skills.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is received, we advise your submit your application early to avoid disappointment. 

Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for community nursing, as well as a desire for on-going professional development. We also actively encourage newly qualified nurses to join our team as well as those looking for a change in direction. In return we offer a preceptorship programme and support professional development in a nurturing environment, allowing you to reach your full potential.

The team provides nursing care to housebound patients, over the age of 18, within their own homes or chosen place of residence. You will work autonomously supported by your Community Nursing Sister and Team lead delivering a range of nursing interventions and patient centred care.

We are committed to clinical support, CPD & training. The post is covering 7 days, 8am to 8pm service - flexible working available on request to support work/life balance.

Car owner/driver with insurance cover to include business use is essential.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.