Job summary
1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 12 months
Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse or AHP / Paramedic to join the team at Forest of Dean Minor Injury & Illness Unit.
Our ideal candidate will have recent experience in an MIiU /ED or acute clinical environment and whilst this is desirable it is not essential if transferable skills can be demonstrated.
You will also have a passion and commitment to the care you deliver & hold the patient experience at the heart of your practice and share our organisational values. You will need to be motivated and enthusiastic in your role & looking for an opportunity to join our highly skilled team of Emergency Practitioners who deliver evidence-based clinical care in our Practitioner Led Unit.
Informal Visits welcome.
Main duties of the job
Forest of Dean Hospital has a dedicated minor injury & illness unit (MIiU) open 7 days a week 08:00 - 20:00 hrs for Paediatrics & Adults with Minor Injury & illness presentations.
The Band 5 role includes the triage of patients using Manchester Triage and maintaining the safety of patients that are waiting to be assessed whilst working alongside the Emergency Practitioners to deliver care.
As a member of the Gloucestershire NHS, the unit offers a diverse range of training opportunities and is committed to personal as well as service development. We also offer the opportunity of training with a preceptor to support the transition induction period and ongoing professional development.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).
Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).
Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration or paramedic with current registration
- Relevant clinical experience (including that gained as a student nurse / Health Care Assistant
- Computer literate
- Willingness to undertake additional training as required, including the use of Patient Group Directives
- Evidence of on-going development
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of ability to plan care for a group of patients
Desirable
- Experience in Manchester Triage
- Experience of working in primary care and/or urgent care settings
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of local and national policies relevant to clinical area.
- Knowledge of clinical quality standards, i.e. CQC and evidence of implementing and monitoring these in practice
- Knowledge of Health and Safety within clinical practice and associated areas
Desirable
- Manchester Triage training
- Qualification in teaching and assessing/mentor supervision
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration or paramedic with current registration
- Relevant clinical experience (including that gained as a student nurse / Health Care Assistant
- Computer literate
- Willingness to undertake additional training as required, including the use of Patient Group Directives
- Evidence of on-going development
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of ability to plan care for a group of patients
Desirable
- Experience in Manchester Triage
- Experience of working in primary care and/or urgent care settings
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of local and national policies relevant to clinical area.
- Knowledge of clinical quality standards, i.e. CQC and evidence of implementing and monitoring these in practice
- Knowledge of Health and Safety within clinical practice and associated areas
Desirable
- Manchester Triage training
- Qualification in teaching and assessing/mentor supervision
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).
