Job overview

A new opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse or Paramedic to join our Responsive Services team based in Worthing.

We are a friendly multi-disciplinary team providing nursing support across Admission Avoidance and Supported Discharge pathways for the local population.

We have recently implemented a 2- hour Urgent Community Response model to further prevent admissions, supporting patients to continue living independently in their own homes.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities!

The service operates 0800-2000 with flexible shift patterns spread across 7 days. You need to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle with business insurance.

Working for our organisation

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

  • Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
  • Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Flexible working patterns offered across all services
  • Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
  • Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

    • SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities
    We would like an autonomous, enthusiastic Nurse or Paramedic with the ability to demonstrate a range of core assessment skills and understanding how to apply them practically in the community setting.

    A strong candidate will have a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn and develop their skills within our service under the guidance of our Senior Nurses, Clinical Leads and Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

    Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, we welcome applications from all candidates .

    Person specification

    Qualifications
    Essential criteria

  • Nursing or Paramedic Qualification
  • Relevant registration
  • Driving license

    • Experience
    Essential criteria

  • Post-graduate experience working in different clinical settings
  • Experience in similar roles – community or responsive services

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience supervising junior colleagues

    • Skills
    Essential criteria

  • Understanding the service “Admission Avoidance” or “Supported Discharge”
  • Range of practical core nursing skills

    • Desirable criteria

  • End of Life patient management

    • This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

    Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails, including your junk folder, on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically as well; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

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