Job summary
Employer heading
Bank Staff Nurse
Band 5
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.
Job overview
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust's Temporary Worker Service (TWS) is looking to recruit Registered Nurses (General) and Registered Nursing Associates within all localities in the trust. We require Adult (General) Nurses to work in our Inpatient units and within our community teams. The Trust also has an Out of Hours night service which require Staff Nurses.
You must have a current NMC registration and a minimum of 6 months experience post registration.
You will be caring, compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic, as well as having a keen interest in patient care and possess good communication skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised with a positive attitude towards flexibility.
Please also provide confirmation within your supporting statement whether you wish to be considered for a community or inpatient role within the TWS.
Also that the closing date given is a guide, so we do advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Community Role - To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and/or in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.
Inpatient Role - Responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual plans of care, working effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team, maintain high standards of patient care under the direction of a Senior Nurse and work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing/Midwifery Professional Bodies and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
Working for our organisation
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care using clinical reasoning skills.
- Assess patients’ holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and/or carers as to their assessment and treatment plan.
- To be sensitive to patient needs in respect of courtesy, dignity and privacy.
- Provide information and education, which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle (in an appropriate manner to meet patients learning needs).
- Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
- Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, community teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
- Ensure own workload is planned and prioritised according to service targets and patient need.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
- Recommend innovative changes in clinical practice, to enhance patient care.
- Ensure the safe control and custody of drugs within the workplace in line with Trust policy.
- Ensure that all patient care is documented accurately and legible and that information systems are maintain in a timely manner e.g. inputting to SystmOne on a daily basis.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma in Nursing
- Registered General Nurse with UK Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Completion of Preceptorship programme
Desirable criteria
- 1st level degree in Nursing
- ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of assessing planning implementing, evaluating packages of care to meet the individuals’ needs
Desirable criteria
- Wound care
- Compression therapy
- Venepuncture
- Palliative care
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Able to provide and maintain high standards of care
- Tact, diplomacy, empathy and sensitivity
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical/professional issues
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
- A team player
- Competent in the use of IT hardware and software such as the Microsoft Office Package
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Good time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Full UK Driving License and access to vehicle
- Highly motivated
Desirable criteria
- Aware of Assistive Technology
- Diabetes Management
Communication
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively using the English Language in both verbal and written forms
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bank Staff Team
- Job title
- Bank Staff Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603 272525
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Room 218, Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU
- Telephone
- 01603 697444
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