Job summary
To work as part of the Integrated Community overnight nursing team to prevent inappropriate hospital admissions and support patients out of hours. The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver a high standard of patient care using an evidence-based framework to support patients with complex needs.
The post holder will support and manage the overnight team
Main duties of the job
- Support the operational management and day-to-day running of the team.
- Assess patient understanding, gain valid informed consent and engage with significant others to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under the care of HCT
- Be responsible for the accurate maintenance of patient records in line with HCT Policy.
- Develop and provide advanced clinical leadership and education to all clinicians and support staff working in the community setting
- Support the induction of new staff and the supervision, education and assessment of other clinicians.
- Ensure safe clinical practice and use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
- Identify areas for development and implement/be involved in initiatives which lead to changes in service provision which benefit our community.
- Communicate effectively, sensitively and professionally with patients/carers/colleagues in a non-judgemental form that is appropriate to them and the situation including the exchange of factual information, using advanced communication techniques which respect barriers and patient's dignity, wishes and beliefs.
- Build relationships across professional and organisational boundaries, using influencing and negotiating skills to coordinate with others to ensure our patients receive care that respects their wishes.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Autonomous practitioner who must also work collaboratively to provide advanced and comprehensive assessments,
- Support the operational management and day-to-day running of the team.
- Assess patient understanding, gain valid informed consent and engage with significant others to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under the care of HCT.
- Be responsible for the accurate maintenance of patient records in line with HCT Policy.
If appropriate to the role/profession, practice as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber within current HCT policies/guidelines or have a willingness to undertake this as part of the role.
- Develop and provide advanced clinical leadership and education to all clinicians and support staff working in the community setting
- Support the induction of new staff and the supervision, education and assessment of other clinicians.
- Ensure safe clinical practice and use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
- Take a lead role in audit, research and Quality Assurance activities in line with HCT Clinical Quality Strategy.
- Identify areas for development and implement/be involved in initiatives which lead to changes in service provision which benefit our community.
- Communicate effectively, sensitively and professionally with patients/carers/colleagues in a non-judgemental form that is appropriate to them and the situation including the exchange of factual information, using advanced communication techniques which respect barriers and patients dignity, wishes and beliefs.
- Build relationships across professional and organisational boundaries, using influencing and negotiating skills to coordinate with others to ensure our patients receive care that respects their wishes.
- Support HCT recruitment activities of other clinicians that wish to work in the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Autonomous practitioner who must also work collaboratively to provide advanced and comprehensive assessments,
- Support the operational management and day-to-day running of the team.
- Assess patient understanding, gain valid informed consent and engage with significant others to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under the care of HCT.
- Be responsible for the accurate maintenance of patient records in line with HCT Policy.
If appropriate to the role/profession, practice as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber within current HCT policies/guidelines or have a willingness to undertake this as part of the role.
- Develop and provide advanced clinical leadership and education to all clinicians and support staff working in the community setting
- Support the induction of new staff and the supervision, education and assessment of other clinicians.
- Ensure safe clinical practice and use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
- Take a lead role in audit, research and Quality Assurance activities in line with HCT Clinical Quality Strategy.
- Identify areas for development and implement/be involved in initiatives which lead to changes in service provision which benefit our community.
- Communicate effectively, sensitively and professionally with patients/carers/colleagues in a non-judgemental form that is appropriate to them and the situation including the exchange of factual information, using advanced communication techniques which respect barriers and patients dignity, wishes and beliefs.
- Build relationships across professional and organisational boundaries, using influencing and negotiating skills to coordinate with others to ensure our patients receive care that respects their wishes.
- Support HCT recruitment activities of other clinicians that wish to work in the community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Mentor/Preceptor/998 or equivalent
- Specialist Nursing Practice (District Nursing) Degree or will undertake training
- Nurse Prescribing or will undertake training
- Evidence of personal development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience at band 6 Community Nurse level
- Management of a team
- Management of change within a complex environment
- Experience of teaching others
Skills
Essential
- Communicating within a multi discipline team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Management of change
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Mentor/Preceptor/998 or equivalent
- Specialist Nursing Practice (District Nursing) Degree or will undertake training
- Nurse Prescribing or will undertake training
- Evidence of personal development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience at band 6 Community Nurse level
- Management of a team
- Management of change within a complex environment
- Experience of teaching others
Skills
Essential
- Communicating within a multi discipline team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Management of change
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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
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).
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