Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Community Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a Senior community nurse within the Garstang District Nursing Team. This appealing role will enable the successful person to support the integrated leadership and management of staff and the caseload within the community care home arena to meet the needs of the population.

Interested applicants will need to be registered nurses who have relevant nursing qualifications to degree level, specialist post registration education and leadership training or equivalent experience.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for the successful candidate to be able to:

  • assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a defined caseload
  • ensure that the care needs of the caseload are met by effective management and appropriate delegation of work to other members of the team
  • work in partnership with the primary health care team and liaise and cooperate with everyone involved in holistic patient care.
  • be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge, advanced analytical and practical skills, and the ability to communicate in a non-judgemental, empathetic way with patients, carers and other professionals.
  • Provide clinical supervision to junior staff and support staff development

The post holder will need to have good communication skills both written and verbal, have evidence of ongoing professional development and be able to work independently.

If you would like to work in a forward thinking area where your opinions and clinical judgements are valued, then this could be the job for you.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire and offers a full range of District Hospital services and Community Health services to this population.

Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen an ensure that you are part of a defined preceptorship programme.

If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have the personal qualities and characteristics as outlined in the Blackpool person then this could be the post for you.

Details

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-FICC85-24

Job locations

Garstang Medical Practice

Kepple Lane

Garstang

PR3 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

When applying for this position, it is essential that you read the full job description and person specification which are attached. Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience.

Clinical care includes

Assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individuals and families over a 24 hour period, involving the patient, family and other carers at all stages of care and taking into account complex care needs.

Undertake and be competent in complex clinical skills and case management to meet the needs of the patients on the caseload.

Provide palliative and terminal care to patients and support and advice to carers.

Undertake Registered Nursing Care Contribution Determinations (RNCC), Health Assessments and Continuing Care Needs Assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team and write a detailed report following a case conference.

Verify expected deaths and complete the relevant documentation.

Practice within current guidelines for the management of medication.

Ensure adherence to patient group directions.

Manage the polypharmacy and other medication issues with liaison with GPs as required.

Optimise access to investigations and treatment of patients in keeping with evidence based practice.

Provide specialist clinical advice based on evidence to members of the team and others involved in holistic patient care.

Liaise with other health and social care professionals caring for patients in the community.

Support the avoidance of unnecessary hospital admissions and also liaise with secondary care teams in order to facilitate continuity of care for patients, facilitating early discharge and evaluating the process.

Please note, people reviewing your application will be seeking evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the Trust operates a strict smoke free policy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

When applying for this position, it is essential that you read the full job description and person specification which are attached. Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience.

Clinical care includes

Assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individuals and families over a 24 hour period, involving the patient, family and other carers at all stages of care and taking into account complex care needs.

Undertake and be competent in complex clinical skills and case management to meet the needs of the patients on the caseload.

Provide palliative and terminal care to patients and support and advice to carers.

Undertake Registered Nursing Care Contribution Determinations (RNCC), Health Assessments and Continuing Care Needs Assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team and write a detailed report following a case conference.

Verify expected deaths and complete the relevant documentation.

Practice within current guidelines for the management of medication.

Ensure adherence to patient group directions.

Manage the polypharmacy and other medication issues with liaison with GPs as required.

Optimise access to investigations and treatment of patients in keeping with evidence based practice.

Provide specialist clinical advice based on evidence to members of the team and others involved in holistic patient care.

Liaise with other health and social care professionals caring for patients in the community.

Support the avoidance of unnecessary hospital admissions and also liaise with secondary care teams in order to facilitate continuity of care for patients, facilitating early discharge and evaluating the process.

Please note, people reviewing your application will be seeking evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

In line with the Department of Health guidelines, the Trust operates a strict smoke free policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • District Nurse Certificate/Diploma/Degree
  • V150 Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

  • 18-24 months of community nursing experience
  • Able to deal with difficult situations
  • Ability to identify and assess patient's needs
  • Ability to use resources appropriately

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organize self and others by prioritizing and delegating as needed
  • Ability to teach
  • IT literate.
  • Clinical audit knowledge or ability to participate
  • Approachable, Enthusiastic and Motivated
  • Car driver and access to a vehicle
  • Up to date knowledge of current NHS issues and aware of current trends in the NHS
  • Good hand/eye coordination.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to make decisions on evidence-based practice.
  • Ability to ensure equality and value diversity.
  • Evidence of self-development

Desirable

  • Analytical ability.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • District Nurse Certificate/Diploma/Degree
  • V150 Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

  • 18-24 months of community nursing experience
  • Able to deal with difficult situations
  • Ability to identify and assess patient's needs
  • Ability to use resources appropriately

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organize self and others by prioritizing and delegating as needed
  • Ability to teach
  • IT literate.
  • Clinical audit knowledge or ability to participate
  • Approachable, Enthusiastic and Motivated
  • Car driver and access to a vehicle
  • Up to date knowledge of current NHS issues and aware of current trends in the NHS
  • Good hand/eye coordination.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to make decisions on evidence-based practice.
  • Ability to ensure equality and value diversity.
  • Evidence of self-development

Desirable

  • Analytical ability.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Garstang Medical Practice

Kepple Lane

Garstang

PR3 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Garstang Medical Practice

Kepple Lane

Garstang

PR3 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

District Nurse Team Leader

Karen Lawson

karen.lawson7@nhs.net

01995607359

Details

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-FICC85-24

Job locations

Garstang Medical Practice

Kepple Lane

Garstang

PR3 1PB


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