Job summary
Full-Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week & Part-Time Post Available
Do you have the commitment & drive to make a difference? Can you think on your feet? Make effective clinical decisions? Community Nursing could be the career for you.
Whether you are an experienced registered nurse or newly qualified, community nursing offers you the opportunity to learn, develop & progress.
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic & motivated Registered Nurses to join our innovative Neighbourhood Nursing Service throughout the Barnsley area.
The service is responsible for delivering a wide range nursing care to housebound patients, which includes wound management, chronic disease management, promotion of self-care, terminal/palliative care & the administration of IV anti-biotics for admission avoidance.
Successful candidates will maintain high quality effective nursing care in the community as part of the wider integrated care team.
The team is committed to personal development, training & wellbeing.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
Main duties of the job
As a Neighbourhood Staff Nurse you will support the District Nurse in carrying out nursing care for patients primarily within their home but you will also participate in clinic sessions.
Enthusiasm and the ability to use your own initiative are essential, along with good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage your time effectively.
You will need the ability to work both as part of a team and as a lone worker, along with the use of a vehicle to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post.
You will be allocated to a specific Neighbourhood; however, it should be noted that you are employed to work across the service and may be required to move bases if/when required.
You will be required to work flexibly as the service operates 8am-8pm.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake duties under the supervision of the District Nurse delivering skilled nursing care over a 24 hour period.
- Deliver evidence based planned care, which is safe, effective, in a manner which is caring, compassionate and enables individuals to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation and recovery.
- Adapt and provide a wide range of nursing care in home and community based settings
- Be accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients, reporting and escalating relevant information to appropriate health and social care professionals.
- Work in in an integrated and partnership way with primary, secondary, social care, the independent and voluntary sector and others to improve the health and care of individuals, families and communities, particularly the most vulnerable.
- Undertake and maintain the required statutory, mandatory and core training and preparation to meet the specific clinical needs of the service.
- Participate with the training of learners and participate in staff inductions where appropriate.
- Delegate work to other staff members within the team.
- Establish good working relationships with the Primary Health Care Teams.
Key Result Areas
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as the named nurse under the supervision of the District Nurse. This includes the first and continuing assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care given to individuals in their own homes.
- In the absence of the District Nurse, manage the caseload and the Neighbourhood Team, monitoring standards of care and deploying and supervising team members as appropriate.
- Participate in the planning and delivery of packages of care, including liaison with other health professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver skilled nursing care and support any changes.
- Record all patient contacts and activities accurately and contemporaneously maintaining accurate records and statistical returns as required by the Trust including entering data onto the Trusts systems within the required timeframes.
- Advise patients on health promotion issues in order to achieve pre-determined local and national health targets.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake duties under the supervision of the District Nurse delivering skilled nursing care over a 24 hour period.
- Deliver evidence based planned care, which is safe, effective, in a manner which is caring, compassionate and enables individuals to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation and recovery.
- Adapt and provide a wide range of nursing care in home and community based settings
- Be accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients, reporting and escalating relevant information to appropriate health and social care professionals.
- Work in in an integrated and partnership way with primary, secondary, social care, the independent and voluntary sector and others to improve the health and care of individuals, families and communities, particularly the most vulnerable.
- Undertake and maintain the required statutory, mandatory and core training and preparation to meet the specific clinical needs of the service.
- Participate with the training of learners and participate in staff inductions where appropriate.
- Delegate work to other staff members within the team.
- Establish good working relationships with the Primary Health Care Teams.
Key Result Areas
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as the named nurse under the supervision of the District Nurse. This includes the first and continuing assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care given to individuals in their own homes.
- In the absence of the District Nurse, manage the caseload and the Neighbourhood Team, monitoring standards of care and deploying and supervising team members as appropriate.
- Participate in the planning and delivery of packages of care, including liaison with other health professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver skilled nursing care and support any changes.
- Record all patient contacts and activities accurately and contemporaneously maintaining accurate records and statistical returns as required by the Trust including entering data onto the Trusts systems within the required timeframes.
- Advise patients on health promotion issues in order to achieve pre-determined local and national health targets.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence of meeting revalidation requirements
Desirable
- V150 nurse prescribing qualification
- Evidence of skills in:
- Male catheterisation
- Venepuncture
- Syringe driver
- Ear syringing
- Mentor Prep
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of motivation and enthusiasm
- Ability to work on own Initiative
Desirable
- Community Nursing experience
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Evidence of IT skills
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Understanding of government legislation/documentation affecting NHS and primary care
- Evidence of health promotion skills
- Demonstrate Innovative Practice
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Teaching Skills
- Health Education/Promotion Skills
- Time Management
- Relevant Clinical and Assessment Skills
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence of meeting revalidation requirements
Desirable
- V150 nurse prescribing qualification
- Evidence of skills in:
- Male catheterisation
- Venepuncture
- Syringe driver
- Ear syringing
- Mentor Prep
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of motivation and enthusiasm
- Ability to work on own Initiative
Desirable
- Community Nursing experience
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Evidence of IT skills
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Understanding of government legislation/documentation affecting NHS and primary care
- Evidence of health promotion skills
- Demonstrate Innovative Practice
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Teaching Skills
- Health Education/Promotion Skills
- Time Management
- Relevant Clinical and Assessment Skills
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
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).
