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Job summary

Main area
Community Teams
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working - Ad hoc
Job ref
848-BHC-008-24-V
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bromley (various)
Town
Bromley Area
Salary
£34,521 - £41,956 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59
Interview date
06/01/2025

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Bromley Healthcare logo

Bank Community Staff Nurse

Band 5

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

BANK - Community Nurse - Band 5

£34,521 - £41,956 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

Flexible working - Ad hoc

Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley?  To find out what its like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube, search for Bromley healthcare and you will get a flavour of Bromley healthcare.

We are currently looking for Bank Community Staff Nurses to join our dynamic, friendly team who are patient focused and thrive on providing quality care.

Bromley Healthcare are currently recruiting for Bank Band 5 Community Nurses. The teams consist of District Nurses, Community Nurses, Nurse Associates, Apprentice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Phlebotomy.  They are a busy & dynamic team who have patient care at the heart of all they do. Our work is crucial to the community as we aim to prevent unnecessary hospital admission for our patients.

Proposed interview date week commencing 6th January 2025

Main duties of the job

The Community Nurse role is a highly skilled role which involves skills such as Picc lines/IV’s as these are skills that are very much key to being an excellent Community Nurse.

As a Community Nurse you will deal with a variety of patients in their own homes, the role will involve but is not limited to: 

  • Responsibility for contributing to the holistic assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
  • Implementing, monitoring and maintaining our high standards of care.
  • Re-assessing and re-evaluating programmes of care when needed.
  • Supporting our in-house mentorship training scheme with placement students and staff.
  • Being an active member of the team sharing best practice whenever possible. 

This is a challenging but ultimately rewarding position where you will be supported both within your teams and by regular reflection & professional training.

Available shifts Monday - Sunday

8.15am – 4.15pm

10.45am – 6:45pm

Please note that all Community Nursing roles are designated essential car users therefore applicants should have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle to be considered for this position.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme,  access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To contribute to the clinical delivery of the service. This will include completing holistic patient assessments, designing and regularly reviewing care plans, delivering effective clinical care.

To assist with the daily coordination of the team to include daily handover, allocation of work and managing referrals and telephone messages.

To develop good working relationships with Allied Health Professionals, specialist and other clinical services in Bromley Healthcare and contribute to the development of policies and procedure that cover related services. 

To proactively monitor and manage a daily patient caseload making autonomous decisions about patient care and seeking support from colleagues as appropriate.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • RN (Adult Branch)
  • Current NMC Registration (or awaiting confirmation of qualification and registration at time of application)
  • Preparation for mentorship/ENB 998/ equivalent or willing to undertake.
Desirable criteria
  • Degree

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of writing accurate records.
  • Evidence of provision of high standards of clinical care.
  • Valid UK Driving Licence and the use of a vehicle for work purposes and the ability to competently use a ‘satnav’.
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching and assessing skills.
  • Experience in administration of drugs or be willing to attend study days.
  • Knowledge of standard setting/clinical audit.
  • Community experience/ Community placement

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sandra Firth
Job title
Clinical Lead (District Nursing)
Email address
[email protected]