Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered nurse or Paramedic to join The Joint Emergency Team [ JET] , to support with urgent community 2 hour response for patients in their own homes. Advanced Clinical skills and community experience working autonomously are essential.
You will be required to work over a 7 day working week, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Hours- 07.30-20.00 hrs and 09.00 - 21.30 hrs. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, motivated with excellent communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in holistic/clinical assessment .
Main duties of the job
Supporting patients in their own homes working with a multidisciplinary team with our system partners in the Urgent Community Response [ UCR] , preventing ED attendances and unnecessary hospital admissions.
The role is to work collaboratively with other team members offering holistic, high level Clinical assessments and reviews for patients who may be in crisis. To act as patients advocate facilitating choice and patient empowerment. To provide evidence based clinical/therapeutic interventions based on best practice. To work with all health professionals to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users. To triage referrals on a rotational basis for the Urgent Community Response Team and the Urgent Emergency Care Hub [ UEC Hub].
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To provide a high quality of care to patients who have a wide range of physical needs affecting their ability to maintain a level of independence. With an age range of 18 years and upwards with long term conditions.
- 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 patients medical condition ensuring that an effective communication pathway exists.
- To support and help the JET Practitioners with ensuring the delivery of a safe effective service.
- To provide professional and clinical support acting as a role model for colleagues.
- To provide clinical supervision and undertake appraisals.
- To carry out complex clinical triage. Providing assessment, advice and information whilst utilising professional judgement, decision making and referring to other agencies/services as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To provide a high quality of care to patients who have a wide range of physical needs affecting their ability to maintain a level of independence. With an age range of 18 years and upwards with long term conditions.
- 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 patients medical condition ensuring that an effective communication pathway exists.
- To support and help the JET Practitioners with ensuring the delivery of a safe effective service.
- To provide professional and clinical support acting as a role model for colleagues.
- To provide clinical supervision and undertake appraisals.
- To carry out complex clinical triage. Providing assessment, advice and information whilst utilising professional judgement, decision making and referring to other agencies/services as appropriate.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RN Degree/Paramedic qualification in adult physical health
- Mentorship Qualification
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Advanced Clinical assessment qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent Supplementary Prescribing
- Experience of teaching in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of complex care planning and MDT/Long term conditions
- Evidence Autonomous practice
- Extensive post qualification experience within rapid response/ED or similar
- Experience of Triaging
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working with people with Long Term conditions
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and IT
- Able to calmly manage complex and stressful situations and adapt accordingly
- Able to priorities work load for self and others
- Decision making, delegation and problem solving skills
- Understanding of safeguarding and knowledge of the safeguarding Act
Desirable
- Evidenced interest in developing practice
- Evidence of contributing towards developing practice
- The ability to interpret ECG's
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Valid Full UK Driving License
- Physical Moving and Handling
- Ability to travel independently across the CPFT area
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RN Degree/Paramedic qualification in adult physical health
- Mentorship Qualification
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Advanced Clinical assessment qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Independent Supplementary Prescribing
- Experience of teaching in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of complex care planning and MDT/Long term conditions
- Evidence Autonomous practice
- Extensive post qualification experience within rapid response/ED or similar
- Experience of Triaging
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working with people with Long Term conditions
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and IT
- Able to calmly manage complex and stressful situations and adapt accordingly
- Able to priorities work load for self and others
- Decision making, delegation and problem solving skills
- Understanding of safeguarding and knowledge of the safeguarding Act
Desirable
- Evidenced interest in developing practice
- Evidence of contributing towards developing practice
- The ability to interpret ECG's
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Valid Full UK Driving License
- Physical Moving and Handling
- Ability to travel independently across the CPFT area
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).
