Job summary
The remit of the Rapid Response Team is to provide 'hospital at home' to people during periods of acute illness and or reablement in order to prevent hospital admission or to facilitate early discharge.The team works as a partner within a wider multi-disciplinary team which includes Consultants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Support and Wellbeing workers The post holder will work collaboratively with and support members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery, development and management of complex health and social care issues, to include the Newport's Ready to Go Community Unit (RTG).
The post holder is expected to demonstrate and apply a broad range of nursing knowledge, interventions and skills. Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and preventing illness will be fundamental as will having a comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care.The post holder will also support the Team Leader, in supporting the development of the Rapid Response Team and raising the profile of the Rapid Response Service within the Borough.An informal visit by anyone prior to application would be welcome by the team.
Main duties of the job
Please click on the Job description link for full details of the main duties of the role which you will find on ABUHB Vacancies
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Level 1 Nurse - Degree level education PLUS Diploma level specialist training and equivalent demonstrable experience
- Evidence of recent post registration, professional and portfolio development
- Assessor/mentorship competency /willingness to complete
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
- Specialist clinical training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a Registered Nurse
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Assessment and provision of care to people with complex needs
Desirable
- Involvement of undertaking a training needs assessment and analysis
- Staff caseload supervision
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate succinctly and effectively verbally, in writing and electronically
- Able to perform and demonstrate expanded clinical skills including: intravenous therapy, cannulation, syringe drivers, male and female supra-pubic catheterisation, removal of sutures
- Evidence of supervising other nurses on clinical practice
Desirable
- Able to lead a team or nurses and support workers
- IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Level 1 Nurse - Degree level education PLUS Diploma level specialist training and equivalent demonstrable experience
- Evidence of recent post registration, professional and portfolio development
- Assessor/mentorship competency /willingness to complete
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
- Specialist clinical training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a Registered Nurse
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Assessment and provision of care to people with complex needs
Desirable
- Involvement of undertaking a training needs assessment and analysis
- Staff caseload supervision
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate succinctly and effectively verbally, in writing and electronically
- Able to perform and demonstrate expanded clinical skills including: intravenous therapy, cannulation, syringe drivers, male and female supra-pubic catheterisation, removal of sutures
- Evidence of supervising other nurses on clinical practice
Desirable
- Able to lead a team or nurses and support workers
- IT skills
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).
