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Bank Community NurseEast of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust • Norwich, United Kingdom
Bank Community Nurse

Bank Community Nurse

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust • Norwich, United Kingdom
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job summary
East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust's Temporary Worker Service (TWS) is looking to recruit Registered Nurses (General) and Registered Nursing Associates within the West Locality of the trust.

We require Adult (General) Nurses to work in our within our community teams in the following areas: Kings Lynn, Coastal, Downham Market, Swaffham, Fens & Brecks.

You must have a current NMC registration and a minimum of 6 months experience post registration.

You will be caring, compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic, as well as having a keen interest in patient care and possess good communication skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised with a positive attitude towards flexibility.

Also that the closing date given is a guide, so we do advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job
Community Role - To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and/or in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.

Working effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team, maintain high standards of patient care under the direction of a Senior Nurse and work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing/Midwifery Professional Bodies and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Details
Closing date: 10 August 2026
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 839-6257471-BSN
Job locations: Norwich Community Hospital, Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care using clinical reasoning skills.
  • Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and/or carers as to their assessment and treatment plan.
  • To be sensitive to patient needs in respect of courtesy, dignity and privacy.
  • Provide information and education, which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle (in an appropriate manner to meet patients learning needs).
  • Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
  • Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, community teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
  • Ensure own workload is planned and prioritised according to service targets and patient need.
  • Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
  • Recommend innovative changes in clinical practice, to enhance patient care.
  • Ensure the safe control and custody of drugs within the workplace in line with Trust policy.
  • Ensure that all patient care is documented accurately and legible and that information systems are maintain in a timely manner e.g. inputting to SystmOne on a daily basis.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Diploma in Nursing
  • Registered General Nurse with UK Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • Completion of Preceptorship programme

Desirable
  • 1st level degree in Nursing
  • ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent

Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of assessing planning implementing, evaluating packages of care to meet the individuals' needs

Desirable
  • Wound care
  • Compression therapy
  • Venepuncture
  • Palliative care

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
  • Highly motivated
  • Able to provide and maintain high standards of care
  • Tact, diplomacy, empathy and sensitivity
  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical/professional issues
  • Understanding of resource management
  • Knowledge and understanding of learner needs
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Good observational and reporting skills
  • Concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
  • Good time management skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • A team player
  • Competent in the use of IT hardware and software such as the Microsoft Office Package
  • Be able to kneel, bend and stoop, and work in cramped environments
  • Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
  • Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids

Desirable
  • Aware of Assistive Technology
  • Diabetes Management

Communication
Essential
  • Able to communicate effectively using the English Language in both verbal and written forms

Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
  • Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Other
Essential
  • Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (for community working only)

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address: Norwich Community Hospital, Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Temporary Worker Placement Officer, Amanda Drummee, eec.temporaryworkerservice@nhs.net, 01603272525
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