Job summary
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to use your
clinical skills and make a difference, while working in a community
environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Droitwich, Ombersley and Rurals
Neighbourhood Team (DOR). We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed
Nurse into the role of Senior Band 6 Triage Nurse based within the DOR
Neighbourhood Team. It is envisaged that
the individual appointed will be primarily based at Droitwich Medical Centre,
but will also work across the Neighbourhood Team, including at our satellite
base in Tenbury. Whilst the Post will be
mainly on Triage there will be necessity to carry out clinical visits to
patients within their own homes depending on the needs of the service, making
this a really exciting and diverse Role.
Our Neighbourhood
Team is an integrated team of Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational
Therapists, Health Care Assistants, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and
Administrators and work together in our local Neighbourhood and alongside our
GP partners to support people in their home environment
Main duties of the job
The role will require:
- The ability to communicate effectively
with others at all levels
- Working flexibly to provide the
service delivery need across the local area. The service operates from 7:30am
6:30pm, Monday to Sunday including bank holidays. Some weekend work will be
required.
- An enthusiastic, motivated, and
innovative thinker to become part of a primary care facing community
- The ability to work autonomously and whilst
supervising others and working within a multi-disciplinary team
- The ability to problem-solve and
manage time effectively
- Experience of working in a fast paced
and varied environment
- The ability to travel to deliver care
services
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave
consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these
on day-to-day basis.
Act
as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards
of professionalism.
Use
their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of
their work and the service they provide.
Work
as an autonomous practitioner with the integrated care team providing rapid and
planned expert professional assessment and treatment interventions to patients
in their own homes or other community settings to enable patients to maximise
their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as
long as possible. This will be achieved through a combination of hands on
expert clinical skills and knowledge to treat, educate and support patients on
a designated caseload and by working with patients and their carers to assess,
plan and implement appropriate packages of care.
Demonstrate
expert clinical knowledge, health promotion and holistic assessment skills and
will work with the patient and their carers to assess, plan, implement and
evaluate their ongoing care and support needs in their own home or
temporary/usual place of residence.
Support
the Operational and Clinical Team leaders in the delivery of best nursing
practice, be involved in triage, allocation of work and leadership of other
staff, manage team resources and deputise in their absence.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave
consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these
on day-to-day basis.
Act
as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards
of professionalism.
Use
their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of
their work and the service they provide.
Work
as an autonomous practitioner with the integrated care team providing rapid and
planned expert professional assessment and treatment interventions to patients
in their own homes or other community settings to enable patients to maximise
their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as
long as possible. This will be achieved through a combination of hands on
expert clinical skills and knowledge to treat, educate and support patients on
a designated caseload and by working with patients and their carers to assess,
plan and implement appropriate packages of care.
Demonstrate
expert clinical knowledge, health promotion and holistic assessment skills and
will work with the patient and their carers to assess, plan, implement and
evaluate their ongoing care and support needs in their own home or
temporary/usual place of residence.
Support
the Operational and Clinical Team leaders in the delivery of best nursing
practice, be involved in triage, allocation of work and leadership of other
staff, manage team resources and deputise in their absence.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical knowledge and skill
- Clinical Governance
- Good knowledge of community services and care pathways
- Health Improvement
- Good working knowledge of positive risk taking and effective risk management strategies
Desirable
- Understanding of National and local health and social care strategies
- Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act
- Understanding of an Integrated Care System and the Neighbourhood Teams role within the wider system
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling good behaviour that supports teamworking
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in both written and verbal formats
- Ability to work independently and set own priorities
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- High level of clinical skills
- Time management and organisation skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
Desirable
- Advanced assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a clinical setting able to demonstrate transferability of experience to community setting
- Experience of management of caseloads or wards and organisation of staff
- Clinical audit/service improvement and development work
- Experience of active participation in interdisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Previous community nursing experience
- Transcribing medication training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- Graduate Nursing Qualification at Academic Level 6 or working towards.
- Preceptorship training
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification
- Prescribing Qualification or willingness to undertake
- Post graduate modules in Leadership
- Practice educator
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical knowledge and skill
- Clinical Governance
- Good knowledge of community services and care pathways
- Health Improvement
- Good working knowledge of positive risk taking and effective risk management strategies
Desirable
- Understanding of National and local health and social care strategies
- Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act
- Understanding of an Integrated Care System and the Neighbourhood Teams role within the wider system
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling good behaviour that supports teamworking
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in both written and verbal formats
- Ability to work independently and set own priorities
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- High level of clinical skills
- Time management and organisation skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
Desirable
- Advanced assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a clinical setting able to demonstrate transferability of experience to community setting
- Experience of management of caseloads or wards and organisation of staff
- Clinical audit/service improvement and development work
- Experience of active participation in interdisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Previous community nursing experience
- Transcribing medication training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- Graduate Nursing Qualification at Academic Level 6 or working towards.
- Preceptorship training
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification
- Prescribing Qualification or willingness to undertake
- Post graduate modules in Leadership
- Practice educator
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
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
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Droitwich Medical Centre
Ombersley Street East
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8RD
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
