Job summary
We are pleased to be seeking 2 Full-time (37.5 hours) posts; 1 in Peterborough and 1 in Cambridge.
We are looking for dynamic RNs or Paramedics with amazing interpersonal skills to join our 2 - 4 hour admission avoidance service.
JETs aim is to prevent unnecessary hospital admission by providing high quality holistic assessments and diagnosis managing patients with sub-acute conditions to aid their recovery within their own home.
We are looking for experienced clinicians with a passion for a high quality care and experience in either acute medicine emergency medicine or community.
You will work alongside colleagues with real expertise in this area of the community care. The team has a passion for improvement innovation and delivery of a high quality of care to patients in their own home and working within the wider multi-disciplinary team within the local community.
Main duties of the job
Working across the county visiting patients within their usual place of residence you will be a valued member of the service.
The purpose of the role:
- To provide a high quality standard of care to patients who have a wide range of physical needs affecting their ability to maintain a level of independence.
- To deliver patient centered care that empowers individuals to achieve their optimum physical, psychological, social and emotional wellbeing.
- To provide a holistic and clinical assessment, investigate, diagnose and implement patient centered care working in partnership with the MDT.
- To provide advice and support to patients, families, carers and voluntary agencies regarding the patient's medical condition ensuring that an effective communication pathway exists.
- To provide a holistic person centered approach to care that meets the specific needs of individuals by enabling an increase in their independence, improving health outcomes and reducing hospital admissions or long term care
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- Ensure there are robust and strong lines of communication with GP, MDT, Ambulance Service, Neighbourhood teams, as well as the wider team.
- Ability to communicate complicated and sensitive information in an appropriate manner to patients, families and carers promoting understanding whist recognising barriers to communication that may exist (e.g. hearing impairment, literacy)
- Be aware of physical barriers to patient and carers understanding, due to intellectual, cultural or physical limitations and work to overcome these.
- To negotiate with carers/clients and others around individual case management, particularly in relation to complex cases.
- To recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs, seek advice and support and demonstrate established negotiation skills in the management of conflict.
- To establish professional relationships and communicate complex information to other health, education and social care professionals involved with the patient
- To demonstrate the ability to form productive relationships with others who may be under stress/and or having challenging communication difficulties.
- To ensure competency in medicine management with skills kept up to date and carried out in compliance with policy and procedures
- To demonstrate care and compassion in your work
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- Ensure there are robust and strong lines of communication with GP, MDT, Ambulance Service, Neighbourhood teams, as well as the wider team.
- Ability to communicate complicated and sensitive information in an appropriate manner to patients, families and carers promoting understanding whist recognising barriers to communication that may exist (e.g. hearing impairment, literacy)
- Be aware of physical barriers to patient and carers understanding, due to intellectual, cultural or physical limitations and work to overcome these.
- To negotiate with carers/clients and others around individual case management, particularly in relation to complex cases.
- To recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs, seek advice and support and demonstrate established negotiation skills in the management of conflict.
- To establish professional relationships and communicate complex information to other health, education and social care professionals involved with the patient
- To demonstrate the ability to form productive relationships with others who may be under stress/and or having challenging communication difficulties.
- To ensure competency in medicine management with skills kept up to date and carried out in compliance with policy and procedures
- To demonstrate care and compassion in your work
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Person Specification
Education/qualification
Essential
- RN/Paramedic degree/diploma/adult qualification
- Mentorship qualification/equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience of complex care planning and MDT
- Experience working with older people and long term conditions
- Experience in autonomous practice
Desirable
- Acute and/or Community experience
- Wound management
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Effective IT/communication skills
- Motivating team members
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to demonstrate a high commitment to quality care and service provision
- Able to demonstrate competency in a number of clinical skills
- Good decision making skills
- Prioritise workload
- Flexible in approach to support service
Knowledge & understanding
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of services across the healthcare setting
- Demonstrates reflective practice
- Has understanding of safeguarding (MCA/DOLS
- Understands won limitations and capabilities
- Able to question/challenge whilst remaining respectful of others and acts as an advocate
- knowledge of research and evidence based learning
Physical requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the CPFT area
- Physical moving and handling
Person Specification
Education/qualification
Essential
- RN/Paramedic degree/diploma/adult qualification
- Mentorship qualification/equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience of complex care planning and MDT
- Experience working with older people and long term conditions
- Experience in autonomous practice
Desirable
- Acute and/or Community experience
- Wound management
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Effective IT/communication skills
- Motivating team members
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to demonstrate a high commitment to quality care and service provision
- Able to demonstrate competency in a number of clinical skills
- Good decision making skills
- Prioritise workload
- Flexible in approach to support service
Knowledge & understanding
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of services across the healthcare setting
- Demonstrates reflective practice
- Has understanding of safeguarding (MCA/DOLS
- Understands won limitations and capabilities
- Able to question/challenge whilst remaining respectful of others and acts as an advocate
- knowledge of research and evidence based learning
Physical requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the CPFT area
- Physical moving and handling
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).
