Job summary
Part time (X2
posts 18 hours working between 17:30-23:30 over 7-day rota)
This role
as a band 6 Senior Community Nurse
Or as part
of the evening team working 17:30-23:30 over 3 evenings a week.
The team
is a countywide team which is centrally based in Droitwich with satellite bases
in Evesham, Bromsgrove and Kidderminster, they visit patients in their own home
and support them in remaining at home and preventing admission to hospital, and
supporting early discharge from hospital.
The post
is all worked as unsocial hours hence picking up pay enhancements for all hours
worked which makes this post more attractive. more money for less hours!!
These
working hours offer perfect work life balance particularly if you have a young family,
you will have the daytime to enjoy hobbies and activities but remain in a
progressive career.
we pride ourselves in providing
outstanding care to patients across Worcestershire. We will provide you with
resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility,
continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and
support. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for
you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top
right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
Working with the Evening Team most of the work allocated to you will be unplanned. The on-call service covers Worcestershire taking direct referrals from patients, 111, Ambulance Service
and discharging hospitals. You will have a comprehensive induction and
work along side peers until you are confident to work alone.
You will primarily work alone, and have
work allocated via a handheld tablet by the triage nurse based at Droitwich.
You will be able to start your visits from home if the geographics dictates. You will rotate into the triage role based at Droitwich Health Centre
at least once a week. The triage nurse takes the lead for that shift & allocates the work to the team working across the area. The county is covered
as 2 parts with a triage nurse for the North and South both based in
Droitwich.
The patients vary immensely and no 2 shifts are the same. We see catheters,
palliative care, wound care, administration of medication, diabetics, and
patients requiring intensive support rehabilitation following discharge from
hospital/admission prevention. As a team we often undertake initial
assessments of patient in the community.
As part of a new initiative, we are working closely with
West Mids ambulance service and 111 and assist with urgent care
response. These can be patients that have fallen, or patients requiring further
assessment to aid prevention in admission to hospital.
You will supervise and
support staff and will be expected to carry out annual appraisals.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be
joining the Evening element of one of our dynamic and supportive Neighbourhood
Teams to provide a 24-hour admission avoidance service to the population of
Worcestershire which encompasses both urban and rural areas.
The successful
candidate will deliver independently a high standard of nursing care for
patients in their own homes. Ensuring that care provided maintains the
individuals privacy and dignity, values diversity and respects cultural and
individual rights and choices.
We are looking
for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and
enthusiasm to work within the team. You
should be a committed, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is
a good team player.
The successful
candidate will also assist the team to develop and achieve team and
organizational objectives. They will also participate in staff meetings and
training & development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and
knowledge are up to date.
Due to the
nature of the post the applicant must be able to travel independently and have
access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Whilst a base will be
identified, staff can be asked to work anywhere within the Business Unit or
Service if necessary.
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
You will be
joining the Evening element of one of our dynamic and supportive Neighbourhood
Teams to provide a 24-hour admission avoidance service to the population of
Worcestershire which encompasses both urban and rural areas.
The successful
candidate will deliver independently a high standard of nursing care for
patients in their own homes. Ensuring that care provided maintains the
individuals privacy and dignity, values diversity and respects cultural and
individual rights and choices.
We are looking
for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and
enthusiasm to work within the team. You
should be a committed, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is
a good team player.
The successful
candidate will also assist the team to develop and achieve team and
organizational objectives. They will also participate in staff meetings and
training & development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and
knowledge are up to date.
Due to the
nature of the post the applicant must be able to travel independently and have
access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Whilst a base will be
identified, staff can be asked to work anywhere within the Business Unit or
Service if necessary.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- Graduate Nursing Qualification at Academic Level 6 or working towards.
- Preceptorship training
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
Desirable
- Accredited courses in palliative care, tissue viability, Diabetes
- Mentor award
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
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical knowledge and skill
- Understanding of personal contribution to the achievement of organisational objectives within the business plan
- 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 Mental Capacity Act and Care Act
- Understanding of an Integrated Care System and the teams role in the wider system.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour that supports teamworking
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- High level of clinical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of teamwork
- Time management and organisational skills
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to work independently and set own priorities
- IT skills
- Innovative approach to care and management
- Teaching skills
Desirable
- Advanced assessment skills
- Root Cause Analysis investigation skills
- Ability to manage a budget and help improve productivity and cost effectiveness
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Assertive
- Resilience under pressure
- Enthusiastic and forward thinking
- Reliable with a flexible attitude
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- Graduate Nursing Qualification at Academic Level 6 or working towards.
- Preceptorship training
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
Desirable
- Accredited courses in palliative care, tissue viability, Diabetes
- Mentor award
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
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical knowledge and skill
- Understanding of personal contribution to the achievement of organisational objectives within the business plan
- 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 Mental Capacity Act and Care Act
- Understanding of an Integrated Care System and the teams role in the wider system.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour that supports teamworking
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- High level of clinical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of teamwork
- Time management and organisational skills
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to work independently and set own priorities
- IT skills
- Innovative approach to care and management
- Teaching skills
Desirable
- Advanced assessment skills
- Root Cause Analysis investigation skills
- Ability to manage a budget and help improve productivity and cost effectiveness
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Assertive
- Resilience under pressure
- Enthusiastic and forward thinking
- Reliable with a flexible attitude
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training
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
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
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)