Job summary
A dynamic dedicated nurse is
required to compliment our current team of staff within our intermediate care
bed base. Providing rehabilitation for both step down and step up patients you
need to have a good all round skill set to support the needs of these patients.
Working as part of a dedicated
integrated health and social care team you will develop a variety of skills. A
foundation of basic nursing skills is required.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring a
high standard of care with intermediate care bed based facility.
Liaises with the Intermediate
Care Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure information in relation to patient care/changes
to care plan and the continuity of care.
Provides mentoring, teaching and
assessing to support staff.
Liaises with
all health care professionals and other agencies to ensure effective service
delivery in the intermediate care facility.
Perform comprehensive assessment
of patient nursing needs.
Assess, plan, implement and
evaluate programmes of care according to changing health needs under the
direction of the Intermediate Care Sister / Charge Nurse.
Maintain accurate records in
accordance with NMC.
Attend a multi-disciplinary case
conference as the named nurse if appropriate.
To communicate and collaborate
with other members of the Integrated Intermediate Care Team, PHCT, voluntary
and statutory organisations to support individual patient care.
To establish and maintain
effective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex and
potentially challenging situations.
To competently perform clinical
skills related to the post.
To be professionally responsible
for delegated visits under the supervision of the Intermediate Care Sister /
Charge Nurse
To
work without direct supervision.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principle Responsibilities
Ensuring a high standard of care
with intermediate care bed based facility.
Liaises with the Intermediate
Care Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure information in relation to patient
care/changes to care plan and the continuity of care.
Provides mentoring, teaching and
assessing to support staff.
Liaises with
all health care professionals and other agencies to ensure effective service
delivery in the intermediate care facility.
Managerial
To be responsible
for work allocations of support staff.
To complete monthly supervisions
for support staff.
To be responsible for organising
and prioritising own caseload.
Leadership
Act as a mentor for
pre-registration nursing students.
Support the development of the
nursing team by teaching and assessing members of the team including nursing
assistants.
Undertake mandatory in-house
training and other training that supports the role.
Access clinical supervision.
Undertake training that is
specific to the post.
Teaching of patients / carers and other
professionals to support patients to maintain their optimum level of
independence
Clinical
Perform comprehensive assessment
of patient nursing needs.
Assess, plan, implement and
evaluate programmes of care according to changing health needs under the
direction of the Intermediate Care Sister / Charge Nurse.
Maintain accurate records in
accordance with NMC.
Attend a multi-disciplinary case
conference as the named nurse if appropriate.
To communicate and collaborate
with other members of the Integrated Intermediate Care Team, PHCT, voluntary
and statutory organisations to support individual patient care.
To establish and maintain
effective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex and potentially
challenging situations.
To competently perform clinical
skills related to the post.
To be professionally responsible
for delegated visits under the supervision of the Intermediate Care Sister /
Charge Nurse
To work without direct
supervision.
Professional
Responsibilities
Current
NMC registration
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principle Responsibilities
Ensuring a high standard of care
with intermediate care bed based facility.
Liaises with the Intermediate
Care Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure information in relation to patient
care/changes to care plan and the continuity of care.
Provides mentoring, teaching and
assessing to support staff.
Liaises with
all health care professionals and other agencies to ensure effective service
delivery in the intermediate care facility.
Managerial
To be responsible
for work allocations of support staff.
To complete monthly supervisions
for support staff.
To be responsible for organising
and prioritising own caseload.
Leadership
Act as a mentor for
pre-registration nursing students.
Support the development of the
nursing team by teaching and assessing members of the team including nursing
assistants.
Undertake mandatory in-house
training and other training that supports the role.
Access clinical supervision.
Undertake training that is
specific to the post.
Teaching of patients / carers and other
professionals to support patients to maintain their optimum level of
independence
Clinical
Perform comprehensive assessment
of patient nursing needs.
Assess, plan, implement and
evaluate programmes of care according to changing health needs under the
direction of the Intermediate Care Sister / Charge Nurse.
Maintain accurate records in
accordance with NMC.
Attend a multi-disciplinary case
conference as the named nurse if appropriate.
To communicate and collaborate
with other members of the Integrated Intermediate Care Team, PHCT, voluntary
and statutory organisations to support individual patient care.
To establish and maintain
effective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex and potentially
challenging situations.
To competently perform clinical
skills related to the post.
To be professionally responsible
for delegated visits under the supervision of the Intermediate Care Sister /
Charge Nurse
To work without direct
supervision.
Professional
Responsibilities
Current
NMC registration
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Range of extended clinical skills and ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge
- Able to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients relatives and carers
- Able to demonstrate organisational and managerial skills
- Able to develop effective interpersonal skills relationships across the health and social care setting
- Proven teaching and assessing skills verbal and written skills
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Audit and research
- Venepuncture Course
- Wound Care Course
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered First Level Nurse
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Newly qualified nurse with Intermediate Care Interest
Desirable
- Experience in Intermediate Care
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Range of extended clinical skills and ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge
- Able to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients relatives and carers
- Able to demonstrate organisational and managerial skills
- Able to develop effective interpersonal skills relationships across the health and social care setting
- Proven teaching and assessing skills verbal and written skills
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Audit and research
- Venepuncture Course
- Wound Care Course
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered First Level Nurse
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Newly qualified nurse with Intermediate Care Interest
Desirable
- Experience in Intermediate Care
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
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).
