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
Job Purpose:
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
Standard Information to be
included in all job specifications
Information Governance
Employees of the Trust must
comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. The postholder
must not; either during the course of their employment, or following
termination of their employment, disclose any information relating to service
users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation.
The
postholder will be required, when and where appropriate to the role, to
comply with the processing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act
2000
The
postholder must comply with Trust policies that protect the information
assets of the organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification,
destruction, inappropriate access or use and must pay due regard to the
requirements of the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice.
The
postholder will be responsible for maintaining the clinical and or corporate
records that fall within the remit of this role to the standards in Trust
records management polices, and data quality processes and standards.
Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health
& Safety at Work Act 1974 the postholder is required to fulfil a
proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This
entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate
actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own
personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or
omissions.
Mental
Capacity Act 2005
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to all Trust
staff. It is the responsibility of every person to ensure that they keep up
to date with the Act and that the delivery of patient care/services are
conducted in line with local and national policy and the MCA Code of
Practice.
Safeguarding is Everyones
Business
The Trust has a responsibility
to ensure that all children / young people and adults are adequately
safeguarded and protected. As a consequence, all Trust employees are required
to adhere to national and local safeguarding policies / procedures and to act
upon any concerns in accordance with them.
Infection Control
It is Trust policy to reduce
the risk of Healthcare Associated Infection by having in place Infection
Prevention and Control Policies. These policies must be adhered to by all staff
to ensure patients are cared for in a clean environment and receive the
highest standards of clinical care.
Smoke Free NHS
The NHS
is Smoke - Free. Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises or the
surrounding land including car parking facilities.
Training
The postholder must attend any
training that is identified as mandatory to their role.
The range of duties and
responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give
an overview of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are
subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development
requirements of the postholder.
Equality, Diversity & Human Rights
It is the responsibility of
every person to act in ways to support equality and diversity and to respect
human rights, working within the spirit and detail of legislation including
the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998. The Trust is an equal
opportunities employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality
and respect human rights.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
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
Standard Information to be
included in all job specifications
Information Governance
Employees of the Trust must
comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. The postholder
must not; either during the course of their employment, or following
termination of their employment, disclose any information relating to service
users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation.
The
postholder will be required, when and where appropriate to the role, to
comply with the processing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act
2000
The
postholder must comply with Trust policies that protect the information
assets of the organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification,
destruction, inappropriate access or use and must pay due regard to the
requirements of the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice.
The
postholder will be responsible for maintaining the clinical and or corporate
records that fall within the remit of this role to the standards in Trust
records management polices, and data quality processes and standards.
Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health
& Safety at Work Act 1974 the postholder is required to fulfil a
proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This
entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate
actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own
personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or
omissions.
Mental
Capacity Act 2005
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to all Trust
staff. It is the responsibility of every person to ensure that they keep up
to date with the Act and that the delivery of patient care/services are
conducted in line with local and national policy and the MCA Code of
Practice.
Safeguarding is Everyones
Business
The Trust has a responsibility
to ensure that all children / young people and adults are adequately
safeguarded and protected. As a consequence, all Trust employees are required
to adhere to national and local safeguarding policies / procedures and to act
upon any concerns in accordance with them.
Infection Control
It is Trust policy to reduce
the risk of Healthcare Associated Infection by having in place Infection
Prevention and Control Policies. These policies must be adhered to by all staff
to ensure patients are cared for in a clean environment and receive the
highest standards of clinical care.
Smoke Free NHS
The NHS
is Smoke - Free. Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises or the
surrounding land including car parking facilities.
Training
The postholder must attend any
training that is identified as mandatory to their role.
The range of duties and
responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give
an overview of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are
subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development
requirements of the postholder.
Equality, Diversity & Human Rights
It is the responsibility of
every person to act in ways to support equality and diversity and to respect
human rights, working within the spirit and detail of legislation including
the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998. The Trust is an equal
opportunities employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality
and respect human rights.
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
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Newly qualified nurse with Intermediate Care Interest
Desirable
- Experience in Intermediate Care
Right to Work
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Nurse
- Current licence to practice
- (or willingness to undertake return to practice)
Desirable
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:
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
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Newly qualified nurse with Intermediate Care Interest
Desirable
- Experience in Intermediate Care
Right to Work
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Nurse
- Current licence to practice
- (or willingness to undertake return to practice)
Desirable
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:
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).
