Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen toappoint aBand6enthusiastic and motivated Registered Learning Disability orAdult Nurseto join our teamatGranvilleCourt.This isa very attractivepost for anapplicant whois passionate aboutpositive changes and would like to help the continued development of this home.
Granville Court is a specialist nursing home for adults who have profound and multiple learning disabilities alongside complex physical health needs that require nursing care to be constantly available. Granville Court also provides respite care toa number ofservice users.
At Granville Court Care is provided by a team of qualified nurses, HCA's, careworkersand associated team members, who all work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide bespoke healthcare and support to ourresidents .As a band 6 nurse you will be a pivotal member of the nursing team and work closely alongside the Operational Lead and Registered Manager.
The nursing teamrequiresa colleague who is reliable,competentand conscientious with the ability to motivate a staff team. Werequiresomeone who is passionate,self motivated, flexible and candemonstrateahigh levelof communication skills to the residents, families,colleaguesand partner agencies.
Main duties of the job
As an enthusiastic and motivated team memberyou will provide clinical guidance andexpertiseto the nurses and health care assistants. You will work closely alongside the Operational Lead, Registered Manager and wider MDT to ensure that evidence based, high quality care isdelivered at all timesand staff have theappropriate skillsand support to be able to achieve this.
You will be an excellent role model to the staff that you supervise and to the widerMDT, andwill nurture junior members of staff in the development ofastrong nursing team.
You will receive support from the Operational Lead and Registered Manager as well as the Learning Disability Senior Leadership team.
Working hours will include shifts which are long days and nights.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regards to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regards to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Learning Disability Nurse or Registered Adult Nurse
- Post registration/graduate diploma or equivalent experience in related work area, to demonstrate advanced level of practice
- Demonstrable experience of mentoring pre-registration students
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. The Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2013; Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g. Postgraduate/Masters level
- Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/change that impacts within own area of work/responsibility
- Leadership training/qualification/experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Desirable
- Development of specialist/advanced level of practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Leadership/management experience which has had a positive impact and created change within the service delivery/practice
- Ability to effectively Chair meetings
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Learning Disability Nurse or Registered Adult Nurse
- Post registration/graduate diploma or equivalent experience in related work area, to demonstrate advanced level of practice
- Demonstrable experience of mentoring pre-registration students
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. The Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2013; Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g. Postgraduate/Masters level
- Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/change that impacts within own area of work/responsibility
- Leadership training/qualification/experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Desirable
- Development of specialist/advanced level of practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Leadership/management experience which has had a positive impact and created change within the service delivery/practice
- Ability to effectively Chair meetings
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change
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).
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).
