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Band 5 Staff Nurse

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    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
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AI generated summary

  • You must meet essential criteria for a Band 5 Staff Nurse role in Kirklees, offering 37.5 hours per week, permanent position, salary £29,970 - £36,483.
  • You will provide nursing care, support rehabilitation, monitor patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe discharges and prevent hospital admissions in the community.

Requirements

  • Job Title - Staff Nurse
  • Band 5 (£29,970 - £36,483)
  • Job Location - Kirklees - Intermediate Care Beds (Ings Grove House Mirfield)
  • Hours per Week: 37.5 Hours/Week
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Responsibilities

  • Within Locala’s Health and Wellbeing Integrated Communities we deliver a range of multidisciplinary community services, including integrated health and social care with our colleagues in Kirklees Council.
  • We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our Intermediate Care Team!
  • The Intermediate Care Service supports medical and surgical service users from discharge from hospital, to their journey home.
  • Every day there is something different from complex wound care, to monitoring deteriorating patients and so much more in between.
  • If you are interested in skill and experience development and thrive on a service user journey, this is the role for you!
  • The Nursing Team boasts a variety of skills and experiences to enhance your knowledge and professional development within a supportive environment.
  • We pride ourselves on excellent standards of Nursing Care and service user satisfaction.
  • The Nursing Team works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team compromising of GPs, Physician Associates, Occupation Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Healthcare Support Workers and our Kirklees Care Team.
  • Together we rehabilitate service users to succeed in their home environment, preventing hospital admissions and preserving safety.
  • We offer a 7-day service, working 8am until 7pm in a rota pattern providing assessment, treatment and evaluation of clients’ needs using a holistic and patient centred approach.
  • The ultimate aim being to prevent unnecessary future admission to hospital and to ensure the swift appropriate discharge from hospital to offer rehabilitation and enable our clients to return home.
  • The team will also work with partner services, with the aim of avoiding premature admission to long term care.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Band 5 Staff Nurse.

What is the salary range for the Band 5 Staff Nurse position?

The salary range for this position is £29,970 - £36,483.

Where is the job location for this role?

The job location is Kirklees - Intermediate Care Beds (Ings Grove House, Mirfield).

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week.

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

This is a permanent position.

What kind of services does the Intermediate Care Team provide?

The Intermediate Care Team supports medical and surgical service users from discharge from hospital to their journey home, including complex wound care and monitoring deteriorating patients.

Does Locala Health and Wellbeing encourage diversity in its workforce?

Yes, Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

What kind of professional development opportunities are available for nursing staff?

There are various development opportunities available through a nursing framework that supports skill and experience development.

Is this role part of a multidisciplinary team?

Yes, the nursing team works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, including GPs, Physician Associates, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, Healthcare Support Workers, and the Kirklees Care Team.

What are the working hours for the service?

The service operates a 7-day schedule, working from 8 am until 7 pm in a rota pattern.

Do you offer flexible working options?

Yes, we are committed to supporting our colleagues to maintain a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.

What benefits do you offer for employees?

Benefits include flexible working, a generous pension scheme, development opportunities, and a Refer a Friend Scheme.

How can I discuss the role further?

To discuss the role further, you can contact Megan McDermott at megan.mcdermott@locala.org.uk.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 19th May 2025 at 23:55.

Are applications accepted from disabled individuals?

Yes, Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and guarantees that any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be invited to the assessment process.

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Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Locala is a not-for-profit social enterprise that is proud to provide a variety of NHS community healthcare services to people in Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford. Those services care for, and support people, from before birth to end of life, ranging from health visitors to physiotherapy, and sexual health to district nursing, as well as dental care, school nurses, and foot care. We’re a not-for-profit social enterprise, so we are in the great position of having the flexibility to tailor our services to meet the needs of our communities - and any financial surplus is re-invested straight back into supporting patient care.