Job summary
We currently have a fixed term vacancy covering maternity leave for a forward thinking, dynamic and compassionate senior registered nurse. We are interested in hearing from people who feel they can make a difference with their expertise and positive outlook and would like to contribute to Nottingham CityCares vision of providing excellent care.
This post is working 20 hours per week.
Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of personalised care plans, to ensure high quality care is given as well as provide a high standard of general nursing care to all patients, ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect while promoting a safe environment.
For further information please call Elaine Belshaw Clinical Services Manager elaine.belshaw1@nhs.net (Mob 07815 700669)
Main duties of the job
- To have continuing responsibility for the maintenance of a high standard of care to the patients and carers on the DN caseload.
- To contribute to the continuing responsibility/management of the caseload, DN team and related resources.
- To contribute to strategies and policies for DN service improvement and development.
- To take an active role in the delivery of Public Health agenda.
About us
We are a
provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the
health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and
care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a
passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference
everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of
kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,
guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently
deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add
social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to
make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value
the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications
from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or
Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented
within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly
organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and
military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you
bring.
CityCare is an
equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with
disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please
contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the
protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- To have continuing responsibility for the maintenance of a high standard of care to the patients and carers on the DN caseload
- To contribute to the continuing responsibility/management of the caseload, DN team and related resources
- To contribute to strategies and policies for DN service improvement and development
- To take an active role in the delivery of Public Health agenda
- To deliver training and education sessions to care home staff
Dimensions
- To be cost conscious
- The case load size will be variable
- To provide mentorship and leadership to clinical staff working within the specialty
- To work collaboratively and across organizational boundaries to provide evidence based practice and holistic care to patients in a variety of settings
Key Responsibilities
- To be responsible for the holistic assessment of the health and wellbeing needs of referred patients and carers, using analytical and interpretive techniques.
- Contribute to the Health Equity Needs Assessment of the local community. (Community Health Profile)
- Contribute to the Public Health agenda by raising awareness of health and wellbeing in the local community
- To have continuing responsibility supporting the District Nurse Team Leader with the planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care to address the complex and changing health and wellbeing needs of individuals and communities.
- Utilise enhanced skills and knowledge to provide specialist technical services and advice in relation to care e.g. palliative care, leg ulcers, continence.
- Implement the provision of evidence based/best practice.
- To deliver training and education to staff within a care home setting
- Participate in public health and health promotion activities in response to identified local need.
- Contribute to the involvement of the public in the planning and evaluation of the District Nursing Service.
- Actively encourage patient and carer feedback about the DN service.
- Act as a role model, setting, monitoring and evaluating the high standards and continual improvement to the DN service.
- Maintain a professional image as outlined in the NMC Code of Conduct
- Promote the Clinical Governance agenda and apply risk management and reporting systems.
- Participate in relevant research and audit activity.
- Promote the provision of care by the team, which is consistent with evidence based/ best practice.
- Identify needs and prioritises work appropriately to manage the delivery of the service.
- Take responsibility for the appropriate delegation and supervision of work according to the skills and abilities of team members
- To be responsible for ensuring that the standard of record keeping by self and the team meets PCT and Professional standards.
- Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings and situations at all levels within the organisation and the wider health and social care community.
- Establish and maintain effective team working within the DN and Primary Health Care Team.
- Motivate the team and implement change management processes
- Set team objectives to continuously improve the standard of care and develop the service.
- To have continuing responsibility for performance monitoring of team members e.g. sickness and absence, competencies, complaints
- Regularly has responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the PCT wide DN service at weekends and bank holidays
- Contribute to the recruitment of staff through involvement with short-listing and interviews.
- To be responsible for the development of own and teams knowledge and clinical practice.
- To be responsible for the performance review and development interviews of the team in order to identify training and development needs.
- Participate in the supervision framework both as a supervisor and supervisee.
- Maintain a portfolio to demonstrate continuing professional development
- Mentor and assess a variety of students including nursing and allied professionals.
- To be actively involved in the continuous development of the DN service and policies procedures and guidelines.
- Represent the PCT DN service on multi-professional developments which support interprofessional working
- To be responsible for the promotion of best practice that ensures the health, safety and security of self, patients and colleagues in accordance with the policies procedures and guidelines of the PCT.
- Practise in accordance with procedures and guidelines for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection.
- Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- To have continuing responsibility for the maintenance of a high standard of care to the patients and carers on the DN caseload
- To contribute to the continuing responsibility/management of the caseload, DN team and related resources
- To contribute to strategies and policies for DN service improvement and development
- To take an active role in the delivery of Public Health agenda
- To deliver training and education sessions to care home staff
Dimensions
- To be cost conscious
- The case load size will be variable
- To provide mentorship and leadership to clinical staff working within the specialty
- To work collaboratively and across organizational boundaries to provide evidence based practice and holistic care to patients in a variety of settings
Key Responsibilities
- To be responsible for the holistic assessment of the health and wellbeing needs of referred patients and carers, using analytical and interpretive techniques.
- Contribute to the Health Equity Needs Assessment of the local community. (Community Health Profile)
- Contribute to the Public Health agenda by raising awareness of health and wellbeing in the local community
- To have continuing responsibility supporting the District Nurse Team Leader with the planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care to address the complex and changing health and wellbeing needs of individuals and communities.
- Utilise enhanced skills and knowledge to provide specialist technical services and advice in relation to care e.g. palliative care, leg ulcers, continence.
- Implement the provision of evidence based/best practice.
- To deliver training and education to staff within a care home setting
- Participate in public health and health promotion activities in response to identified local need.
- Contribute to the involvement of the public in the planning and evaluation of the District Nursing Service.
- Actively encourage patient and carer feedback about the DN service.
- Act as a role model, setting, monitoring and evaluating the high standards and continual improvement to the DN service.
- Maintain a professional image as outlined in the NMC Code of Conduct
- Promote the Clinical Governance agenda and apply risk management and reporting systems.
- Participate in relevant research and audit activity.
- Promote the provision of care by the team, which is consistent with evidence based/ best practice.
- Identify needs and prioritises work appropriately to manage the delivery of the service.
- Take responsibility for the appropriate delegation and supervision of work according to the skills and abilities of team members
- To be responsible for ensuring that the standard of record keeping by self and the team meets PCT and Professional standards.
- Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings and situations at all levels within the organisation and the wider health and social care community.
- Establish and maintain effective team working within the DN and Primary Health Care Team.
- Motivate the team and implement change management processes
- Set team objectives to continuously improve the standard of care and develop the service.
- To have continuing responsibility for performance monitoring of team members e.g. sickness and absence, competencies, complaints
- Regularly has responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the PCT wide DN service at weekends and bank holidays
- Contribute to the recruitment of staff through involvement with short-listing and interviews.
- To be responsible for the development of own and teams knowledge and clinical practice.
- To be responsible for the performance review and development interviews of the team in order to identify training and development needs.
- Participate in the supervision framework both as a supervisor and supervisee.
- Maintain a portfolio to demonstrate continuing professional development
- Mentor and assess a variety of students including nursing and allied professionals.
- To be actively involved in the continuous development of the DN service and policies procedures and guidelines.
- Represent the PCT DN service on multi-professional developments which support interprofessional working
- To be responsible for the promotion of best practice that ensures the health, safety and security of self, patients and colleagues in accordance with the policies procedures and guidelines of the PCT.
- Practise in accordance with procedures and guidelines for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection.
- Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Level 1 on the NMC register
- 2 years community experience
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance
- Car driver in possession of current full driving licence.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date general clinical knowledge
- Current knowledge of local, regional and national policies
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
- Able to record accurately, clearly, and concisely
- Involvement in research and audit
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Evidence of working with external agencies and networking skills
- Teaching experience
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work in a variety of settings
- Good time management skills
- Flexibility to fit in with the needs of the service
- Able to work under pressure
- To work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience in development of services to meet community needs
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge or experience of audit, evaluation, and research
- Experience of supervising and supporting health professionals
- Evidence of previous experience of mentoring and preceptorship
Experience
Essential
- Experience of team working and caseload management
- Evidence of good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse population
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Level 1 on the NMC register
- 2 years community experience
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance
- Car driver in possession of current full driving licence.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date general clinical knowledge
- Current knowledge of local, regional and national policies
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
- Able to record accurately, clearly, and concisely
- Involvement in research and audit
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Evidence of working with external agencies and networking skills
- Teaching experience
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work in a variety of settings
- Good time management skills
- Flexibility to fit in with the needs of the service
- Able to work under pressure
- To work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience in development of services to meet community needs
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge or experience of audit, evaluation, and research
- Experience of supervising and supporting health professionals
- Evidence of previous experience of mentoring and preceptorship
Experience
Essential
- Experience of team working and caseload management
- Evidence of good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse population
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
