Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Community Staff Nurse The ARC
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Nursing Team at the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC)
Due to the advancement and progression of our existing staff, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Nursing Team at the Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC).
The ARC is a multidisciplinary assessment and rehabilitation facility delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to support recovery, maximise independence and facilitate timely discharge from hospital services. Working within a collaborative and integrated model of care, the successful post holder will work closely alongside colleagues from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool Council, therapy services, social care teams and other community partners to deliver the Better Care Model, ensuring patients receive seamless, coordinated care across health and social care systems.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Registered Nurse who demonstrates a positive approach to change, excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to delivering holistic care.
Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.
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Please note the ARC is a 24 hour 7 day a week service and there will be an expectation of internal rotation.
As a community nurse you will gain a unique set of skills. As a team we will support you to gain these skills by providing the appropriate training.
We Will Also Provide The Following To Ensure Your Transition To a New Area / Team Is As Smooth As Possible By:
- Robust induction period
- Buddy/Mentor
- Preceptorship programme
- Protected supernumerary time
- Clinical 1 to 1 and supervision sessions with Clinical Supervisor
- In House and external training provision
- Professional Nurse Advocate Support as required
The main duties of the role are to provide holistic, patient centred, evidence based care to individuals in their own home setting. This Will Include:
- Administration of medications
- PEG care
- Wound care
- Drain management
- Venous & arterial leg ulcer care including doppler and compression
- Catheter & nephrostomy care
- Holistic assessments and risk bundles
- Observations
- Venepuncture
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today’s health system.
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We are not underestimating the challenges facing today’s health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Iain Byrom Jones
- Job title: Team Leader
- Email address: Iain.byrom-Jones@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01253 455877
Please Contact
- Iain Byrom Jones (Team Leader)
- Lorna Campbell (Sister)
- Moira Gorton (Sister)
to arrange informal visit prior to interview if desired
01253 455877
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