Community Staff Nurse - Upper Lea Valley

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust ,
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

Overview

Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to be part of a progressive team within Hertfordshire Community Trust? Would you like the opportunity for professional development? We have a Community Nursing position available in Upper Lea Valley ICT, covering Hoddesdon, Hertford, Ware, Standon and surrounding villages. Whilst this is a full time post, we welcome applications from part time candidates. We provide routine and rapid response nursing between the hours of 8am and 10pm, 7 days per week. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join our friendly, supportive team and work alongside GPs, Therapists, Social Workers and CPN's. This is a great place to start your nursing career or gain experience in community nursing. Our nurses gain skills in wound care, medication administration including IV therapy, bladder and bowel management and palliative care. Successful candidates will be supported by experienced senior staff and specialist nursing services. There is a varied training programme to develop your community skills, including courses provided by the University of Hertfordshire such as mentorship and prescribing. Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is voted as one of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' (HSJ/Nursing Times). In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of 1,034 and a maximum payment of 1,791 per annum (pro rata where applicable). Please call us to discuss how we can meet your career needs. 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum payment of 1,034 and a maximum payment of 1,791 per annum pro rata where applicable) 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable) One of the UK's best pension schemes Special Leave for family and personal reasons NHS Car Lease Scheme Eye Care Vouchers Employee Assistance Programme NHS Discounts Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is voted as one of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' (Health Service Journal). Our CQC rating is of 'Good' A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). For further details / informal visits contact: Kate Cote - 01992 474675 Employment Type: FULL_TIME