Job summary
Part time (Nights
23:00-07:30 over 3 nights over 7 day rota)
This role
as a band 5 Community Staff Nurse
Or as part
of the Night team working 23:00-07:30am over 3 nights 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
also 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
As a community Nurse
working with the Night Team most of the work allocated to you will of an
unplanned nature. The service works as an on-call service covering the County
of Worcestershire taking direct referrals from patients, 111, Ambulance Service
and discharging hospitals. You can expect to have a comprehensive induction and
work alongside peers until you are confident to then work alone.
The night service work in pairs so as a registered nurse
you will either work with another nurse or a Health care assistant. Work is
allocated and communicated to you but the triage nurse based at Droitwich in
the hub, and you will carry a handheld device which will have all the patient
details.
The
patients that are seen during the night vary immensely and no 2 shifts are the
same. For example, we see catheters, palliative care, wound care,
administration of medication, diabetics, and patients requiring intensive
support rehabilitation following discharge from hospital or 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 Midlands ambulance service and 111 and assist in responding
to urgent Care response. These can be patients that have fallen, or patients
requiring further assessment to aid prevention in admission to hospital.
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 Night 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 Night 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
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour that supports team working
- 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Flexible, lateral thinker
- Reflective practitioner
- Proven ability to motivate others
- Able to work competently without supervision and set own priorities
- Responsible for own professional development
- Ability to understand professional and ethical issues
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
- 2 years post registration experience
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of management of caseloads
Knowledge
Essential
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills
- Confidence to teach student nurses, trainee nursing associates, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance
Desirable
- Competence in male and suprapubic catheterisation
- Venepuncture and IV therapy
- Cannulation
- Management of syringe drivers
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Versatile and adaptable
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Team player
- Able to cope under pressure
- Compassion and empathy skills
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- NMC Registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Accredited courses in palliative care, tissue viability, Diabetes
- Mentor award
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour that supports team working
- 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Flexible, lateral thinker
- Reflective practitioner
- Proven ability to motivate others
- Able to work competently without supervision and set own priorities
- Responsible for own professional development
- Ability to understand professional and ethical issues
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
- 2 years post registration experience
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of management of caseloads
Knowledge
Essential
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills
- Confidence to teach student nurses, trainee nursing associates, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance
Desirable
- Competence in male and suprapubic catheterisation
- Venepuncture and IV therapy
- Cannulation
- Management of syringe drivers
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Versatile and adaptable
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Team player
- Able to cope under pressure
- Compassion and empathy skills
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- NMC Registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Accredited courses in palliative care, tissue viability, Diabetes
- Mentor award
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).
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)
