Job summary
Are you a motivated Registered Nurse looking for a fresh challenge working for Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust as an autonomous practitioner? If the answer is yes, then we have the ideal post for you.
The Care Home Support Team (CHST) have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of their dynamic team which visits and supports local care homes across the Borough of Richmond. You will work with residents and care home staff to assess resident's needs, putting a plan of care place, and deliver training with the purpose of reducing avoidable ambulance call outs and hospital admissions.
We are looking for a self-motivated, autonomous, proactive registered nurse committed to their professional development, bringing their skills and knowledge to the team.
You will be based in the community working in collaboration with a network of health and social care professionals.
Main duties of the job
To support the Team leader in professional leadership, management, recruitment, supervision and development and monitoring of service delivery and performance within the CHST. T
To work collaboratively with and support members of the MDT in the management of complex health and social care issues within care homes in the Borough of Richmond.
To be responsible for ensuring the timely provision of a high standard of assessment, advice, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and reviews, considering the social context in which the person lives, using locally agreed tools and documentation.
To work as an autonomous practitioner and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work within agreed national, local, and professional standards and guidelines.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies including acute, primary, and voluntary sectors.
To ensure a provision of an equitable, responsive, high quality and effective service for the needs of residents in care homes are met.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in relevant health profession (i.e. Adult Nursing or AHP)
- Evidence of post registration development (i.e. BSc Community Nursing Qualification or relevant Post Graduate qualification)
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
- Current professional registration (NMC, HCPC etc.)
Desirable
- Advance Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making Skills
- V100/150 Community Prescriber
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Undertaking Complex assessments, the planning, implementation and evaluation of care packages
- Ability to problem solve and decision making
- Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working)
- Managing and working effectively as part of a team
- Understanding of Clinical governance/ risk management and implications for practice
- An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
Desirable
- Experience of using research and other evidence to inform practice
- Performance management and staff development through the appraisal process.
- Experience of lone working in the community environment.
Skills and ability
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the KRFT values
- Ability to work independently in community setting
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and electronically to individuals and groups.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively including balancing management and clinical work.
- Good IT skills, including use of Excel, presentation software, electronic patient record systems and digital health solutions
- Ability to perform and demonstrate expanded clinical skills
- Basic clinical audit skills
- Ability to teach other professionals and carers
- Ability to act as a catalyst to promote change and demonstrate innovative practice.
- Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
- Ability to work with a diverse workforce and demonstrate an awareness of equal opportunities in delivery of patient care.
- Patient focused and person-centered approach, working in partnership with individuals, families and carers,
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of local and national policy governing the delivery of adults and older people's Health and Social care.
- Knowledge and understanding of audit and application to practice
personal qualities
Essential
Other
Essential
- Car driver/owner with current full valid UK driving license
- Ability to work flexibly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in relevant health profession (i.e. Adult Nursing or AHP)
- Evidence of post registration development (i.e. BSc Community Nursing Qualification or relevant Post Graduate qualification)
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
- Current professional registration (NMC, HCPC etc.)
Desirable
- Advance Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making Skills
- V100/150 Community Prescriber
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Undertaking Complex assessments, the planning, implementation and evaluation of care packages
- Ability to problem solve and decision making
- Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working)
- Managing and working effectively as part of a team
- Understanding of Clinical governance/ risk management and implications for practice
- An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
Desirable
- Experience of using research and other evidence to inform practice
- Performance management and staff development through the appraisal process.
- Experience of lone working in the community environment.
Skills and ability
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the KRFT values
- Ability to work independently in community setting
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and electronically to individuals and groups.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively including balancing management and clinical work.
- Good IT skills, including use of Excel, presentation software, electronic patient record systems and digital health solutions
- Ability to perform and demonstrate expanded clinical skills
- Basic clinical audit skills
- Ability to teach other professionals and carers
- Ability to act as a catalyst to promote change and demonstrate innovative practice.
- Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
- Ability to work with a diverse workforce and demonstrate an awareness of equal opportunities in delivery of patient care.
- Patient focused and person-centered approach, working in partnership with individuals, families and carers,
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of local and national policy governing the delivery of adults and older people's Health and Social care.
- Knowledge and understanding of audit and application to practice
personal qualities
Essential
Other
Essential
- Car driver/owner with current full valid UK driving license
- Ability to work flexibly
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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