Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated experienced Staff Nurses to join the Community nursing Care Team.
The post holders will provide and maintain high quality, effective, person-centred health care to people in their own homes. Liaise closely with Community Nursing Team Leader and their Deputy, and provide clinical support to Community Health Care Support Workers. Participate in the assessment process and maintain high quality effective nursing care in the community as part of the wider integrated care team.
Other duties will be to support case management of complex patients within the wider team. Support Multi-Disciplinary Team working in collaboration with key partners. Ensure service delivery is in line with the Core Offer and the Standard Operating Procedures of the Community Nursing Service.
Working Pattern: 7 days working including weekends and bank holidays
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities. There are posts available across the Sheffield area.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the District Nurse Team Leader and their Deputy, determine and prioritise the health needs of the caseload, co-ordinate the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care programmes, reflecting the needs of individuals.
Participate in providing an equitable service for housebound patients working in partnership with the primary health care team, other members of the integrated care team and with statutory and voluntary agencies.
In collaboration with District Nurse Team Leader and their deputy, manage resources effectively and advise on skill mix requirements of the team.
Participate in care management for identified patients in order to prevent inappropriate hospital admissions and to facilitate timely discharge from secondary care.
Promote the principle of self-care and patient empowerment.
Positively participate in and promote Clinical Governance, thus ensuring the highest quality of practice is maintained within the service.
Take responsibility for personal competency, including participation in clinical supervision and updating knowledge on policies and procedures.
A willingness and ability to take charge when necessary and manage the caseload with indirect supervision from a senior.
To provide cover and support across the City dependent on service need.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
For those who are currently employed by the Trust as a Registered Nurse, you should instead apply through the Staff Nurse Transfer process via your line manager.
If you are a Newly Qualified applicant and are due to qualify before 31st December 2024, you should contact the recruitment team onsth.centralrecruitment@nhs.net and the team will advise further.
If you are due to qualify between January and June 25, please apply on our specific Newly Qualified Staff Nurse advert which will be live in September 24.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Attributes
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Flexibility
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
- Willingness to move base to support service requirements
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good level of clinical competencies
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills with ability to organise self and others
- Some leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse first level
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards
- IV therapy qualification or willingness to work towards
- Venepuncture or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber
- Male Catheterisation
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Ear Syringing
- Cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Proven team-working ability
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with Older people, Palliative Care, chronic disease
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of Primary care and multi agency working.
- Awareness of the value of audit/research and evidence based practice
- Awareness of NHS issues
Desirable
Person Specification
Attributes
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Flexibility
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits and transport non-portable equipment, the post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport.
- Willingness to move base to support service requirements
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good level of clinical competencies
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills with ability to organise self and others
- Some leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse first level
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards
- IV therapy qualification or willingness to work towards
- Venepuncture or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber
- Male Catheterisation
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Ear Syringing
- Cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Proven team-working ability
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with Older people, Palliative Care, chronic disease
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of Primary care and multi agency working.
- Awareness of the value of audit/research and evidence based practice
- Awareness of NHS issues
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Firth Park Clinic
Sheffield
S5 6NU
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
