Job summary
***previous applicants need not apply***
Are you a passionate and motivated nurse interested in helping patients reach their personal goals to achieve a good quality of life on leaving hospital? Are you looking for the next step on the career ladder and wanting to join a friendly innovative team with plenty of opportunities for learning?
If the answer is yes, then we have a great opportunity for you!
Swindon Intermediate Care Centre (SWICC) encompasses two wards, specialising in rehabilitation, and complex discharge planning for adults. We now have a vacancy for a Band 6 to join the team on Forest, a 30 bedded ward specialising in rehabilitation.
We are seeking an experienced registered Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team of therapists, social workers and wider specialists such as Tissue Viability and Parkinson's. Previous experience in Rehabilitation would be very helpful but not essential. We would also be very interested in hearing from dual Register RMN/RN nurses or those with Learning Disabilities experience .Whatever your previous experience, you must have robust clinical skills and experience of co coordinating a ward and staff management.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will act as a clinical leader and role model for the nursing team, setting standards and expectations of high quality care. You will provide clinical advice and support to all staff within the multidisciplinary team, educating and developing the junior team.
We believe that developing staff is at the heart of providing high quality care and to support this we have our own Clinical Practice Educator who can help you with each your own career aspirations.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in providing effective nursing leadership to a ward, ensuring that all practice is delivered within the guidance of the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care, thus improving patient outcomes and experience. This is a clinical role primarily but will support with the operational running of the ward and contribute to improving standards of care, acting in a professional manner at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in providing effective nursing leadership to a ward, ensuring that all practice is delivered within the guidance of the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care, thus improving patient outcomes and experience. This is a clinical role primarily but will support with the operational running of the ward and contribute to improving standards of care, acting in a professional manner at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC 1st Level registration qualification
- A teaching qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Highly effective communication skills - able to communicate verbally and in writing to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict and distress
- Significant post registration experience
- Demonstrates sound understanding of professional accountability.
- Time management and prioritisation skills
- Shows initiative, able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate.
- Works well under pressure
Desirable
- To have an awareness of up to date trust projects and issues.
- Mentor
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team.
- Able to build effective working relationships with clinicians and managers at all levels
- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience.
- Understand own professional responsibilities/accountabilities
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
- Experience of inpatient care of the elderly /patients with long term conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC 1st Level registration qualification
- A teaching qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Highly effective communication skills - able to communicate verbally and in writing to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict and distress
- Significant post registration experience
- Demonstrates sound understanding of professional accountability.
- Time management and prioritisation skills
- Shows initiative, able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate.
- Works well under pressure
Desirable
- To have an awareness of up to date trust projects and issues.
- Mentor
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team.
- Able to build effective working relationships with clinicians and managers at all levels
- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience.
- Understand own professional responsibilities/accountabilities
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
- Experience of inpatient care of the elderly /patients with long term conditions.
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).
