Community Staff Nurse (Band 5)

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided for patients referred to the team for District Nursing Services which is delivered over a 24 hour period.

In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution

1 x Full Time post (37.5 hours)

1 x Part Time post (22.5 hours)

The NHS Plan sets a challenging agenda of improvement, expansion and reform for health and

social care providers. This includes devolution of power and resources to the front line to give

health professionals who deliver care the freedom to innovate. The competencies described are

based on the NatPACT PCT Competency Framework for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors

(2003). The post holder will support the Team Leader in the provision of strong clinical leadership

and in ensuring the principles of clinical governance are implemented at a local level within the

designated team. The post holder must adhere at all times to the Code of Conduct as published

by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and must work within the policies and guidelines as laid

down by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Health and Wellbeing

Extensive Reward Scheme

Counselling Service

Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream

Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our Values

We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity
  
  

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katie Ashton Job title: Team Leader Email address: katie.ashton6@nhs.net Telephone number: 01756701754