Job summary
Intermediate care is a service that helps people during a period of severe or sudden illness, or when they have been discharged from a general hospital, so they can be cared for and recover in their own homes or as an interim in Clayponds Hospital.
- To provide evidenced based clinical care to patients whilst they recover from a period of poor health or a functional decline and leadership to the MDT.
- To contribute to and ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
- To ensure the successful implementation of care as prescribed by the MDT or yourself.
Main duties of the job
- To access, plan and implement care to patients in line with MDT
- Undertake advanced clinical assessments and clerk patients on admission.
- To create an environment conducive to learning and 'no blame' culture and communicate effectively with all healthcare colleagues, patients and carers.
- To ensure that documentation meets the NMC standards for record keeping and confidentiality.
- To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned implemented and evaluated.
- Work with senior staff to develop and implement care pathways, clinical practice, guidelines and protocol in line with NICE guidance and evidence to deliver quality care.
- To be accountable for own professional action adhering to The Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct.
- To be readily accessible to each service user.
- To report to the Ward Manager/Matron and work in line with Trust Policies and protocols.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse, Adult Branch and current NMC Registration
- oExperience and evidence of teaching and assessing e.g. Preceptorship/Mentor
- oCommitment to complete Independent Nurse Prescriber course
- oAdvanced clinical assessment skills at minimum level 6 study or similar course or commitment to complete.
- oEvidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- oAdvanced clinical skills - ability to assess, diagnose and treat as an independent practitioner minimum level 6 study or similar
- oIndependent Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience and work qualification, preferably within an Intermediate Care or community environment.
- oExperience of supervising junior staff in the team
- oExperience of quality improvement processes including audit, risk management and a good understanding of clinical governance and change management
- oExperience of and ability to communicate effectively with variety of partners stakeholders - verbal, written and electronically and
- oAbility to problem solves and prioritise.
- oExperience of complaints handling
Desirable
- oEvidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the nurse role e.g. venepuncture, palliative care, IV therapy
Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrates an understanding of Intermediate Care.
- oAware of current professional nursing issues.
- oDemonstrates sound application of clinical knowledge
- oBe able to critically analyse research and use this to substantiate best practice
- oKnowledge and experience of equal opportunities and evidence of collaboration and co-operation with others, valuing the diversity of contributions that others give.
- oAbility to influence service delivery and policy
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oTime management and ability to prioritise work
- oGood decision-making skills
- oEffective team working skills
- oKnowledge of government policy and how this affects service delivery.
- oKnowledge of care pathways and models of practice and their application in this field.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oSelf-motivated
- oAwareness of limitations to own competence and able to seek support
- oAssertiveness
- oAbility to adapt to change in the work environment
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse, Adult Branch and current NMC Registration
- oExperience and evidence of teaching and assessing e.g. Preceptorship/Mentor
- oCommitment to complete Independent Nurse Prescriber course
- oAdvanced clinical assessment skills at minimum level 6 study or similar course or commitment to complete.
- oEvidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- oAdvanced clinical skills - ability to assess, diagnose and treat as an independent practitioner minimum level 6 study or similar
- oIndependent Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience and work qualification, preferably within an Intermediate Care or community environment.
- oExperience of supervising junior staff in the team
- oExperience of quality improvement processes including audit, risk management and a good understanding of clinical governance and change management
- oExperience of and ability to communicate effectively with variety of partners stakeholders - verbal, written and electronically and
- oAbility to problem solves and prioritise.
- oExperience of complaints handling
Desirable
- oEvidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the nurse role e.g. venepuncture, palliative care, IV therapy
Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrates an understanding of Intermediate Care.
- oAware of current professional nursing issues.
- oDemonstrates sound application of clinical knowledge
- oBe able to critically analyse research and use this to substantiate best practice
- oKnowledge and experience of equal opportunities and evidence of collaboration and co-operation with others, valuing the diversity of contributions that others give.
- oAbility to influence service delivery and policy
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oTime management and ability to prioritise work
- oGood decision-making skills
- oEffective team working skills
- oKnowledge of government policy and how this affects service delivery.
- oKnowledge of care pathways and models of practice and their application in this field.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oSelf-motivated
- oAwareness of limitations to own competence and able to seek support
- oAssertiveness
- oAbility to adapt to change in the work environment
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).
