Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic nurse or therapist with the necessary skills, experience and vision to work within our busy intermediate care team. Based within the South East Essex area, this team works to facilitate hospital discharge and prevent avoidable admissions working with our Virtual Frailty Ward and community and acute providers.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Band 6 or Band 7 nurse depending on experience to come and join us.
You will have experience in working within a multidisciplinary environment. You will be able to demonstrate your commitment to effective team working and preferably have experience working in a community setting.
If you have a passion for intermediate care, an interest in patient discharge and admission avoidance, are looking for a challenge we would love to hear from you. The role does include weekend working and following the completion of competencies there is the ability to progress to a Band 7 unless you are applying with the relevant experience to commence directly at a band 7. This could be an excellent development opportunity for the right person and at the gateway of community and secondary care.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an experienced Health Care Professional you will have: - excellent communication skills verbal and written; be proficient with using various computer systems and programmes; a good manager of time and be able to work under pressure and under own initiative; whilst being a good team player also preferred working experience and knowledge of working with adults and older people.
For full role details see Job description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an experienced Health Care Professional you will have: - excellent communication skills verbal and written; be proficient with using various computer systems and programmes; a good manager of time and be able to work under pressure and under own initiative; whilst being a good team player also preferred working experience and knowledge of working with adults and older people.
For full role details see Job description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC or alternative HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Relevant teaching and mentorship qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of local and national agenda pertaining to the NHS
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of System One
- Knowledge of the national agenda related to intermediate care and discharge
Skills
Essential
- Range of NHS based experience as a registered nurse or therapist
- Experience and ability to prioritise / facilitate own and others daily work activities
- Experience working in and a multidisciplinary team
- Proven decision making ability
Desirable
- Experience working in a discharge environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC or alternative HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Relevant teaching and mentorship qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of local and national agenda pertaining to the NHS
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of System One
- Knowledge of the national agenda related to intermediate care and discharge
Skills
Essential
- Range of NHS based experience as a registered nurse or therapist
- Experience and ability to prioritise / facilitate own and others daily work activities
- Experience working in and a multidisciplinary team
- Proven decision making ability
Desirable
- Experience working in a discharge environment
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).
