Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Community Staff Nurse
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Community Staff Nurse - District Nursing Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the District Nursing Service in Northumberland for a full-time Community Staff Nurse.
We are looking for an enthusiastic staff nurse to join our district nursing team in the Tweedmouth District nursing team based in Berwick. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a team member in an exciting service committed to providing patient-centred care to patients in their own homes, residential care settings, and in clinics. Working closely with GP surgeries and local care homes.
We are committed to providing our staff with meaningful development opportunities that enhance their skills, knowledge, and career progression within the District Nursing Service. By investing in our workforce, we aim to support professional growth while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective care that reflects the Trust's values and commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and support to patients with terminal illnesses and their families, including emotional support and bereavement care.
- Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and deliver skilled nursing interventions, including wound management, palliative care, and catheter care.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) measurements using Doppler equipment, and take appropriate action based on clinical findings.
- Carry out clinical procedures requiring a high level of skill and dexterity, including venepuncture, administration of injectable medications, and removal of sutures.
- Provide patients and carers with clear information regarding treatment plans and care interventions.
- Maintain and promote high standards of professional nursing practice through evidence-based care, continuous professional development, and the sharing of knowledge and experience with colleagues.
- Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred care.
- Maintain a duty of care to patients, carers, and colleagues by exercising personal and professional accountability in accordance with relevant professional standards, policies, and guidelines.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support the achievement of organisational objectives and quality standards.
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We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres.
We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High-quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Michelle Hutchinson
- Job Title: Team Lead
- Email Address: Michelle.Hutchinson2@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 07812395316
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