About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to progress your career? We are looking for an experienced nurse to work within our Urgent Community Response Service (UCR)
You will:
Work as an advanced Nurse delivering high level clinical assessments & reviews to patients in their own home, implementing a comprehensive plan of care to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
Involved in the delivery of care for patients as part of ongoing developments including UCR response standards & out of hours provision, supporting virtual ward patients
Work as part of a wider MDT of AHPs, specialist nurses, primary care, acute & social care colleagues
Monitor & improve standards of care through supervision, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, learning & development, & provision of clinical leadership
You will be expected to work across a seven-day week shift pattern including weekends & bank holidays
The shift pattern predominantly includes days & afters, but you may be required to work occasional nights
You will need to be able to travel independently between sites & to patients homes
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Be an experience nurse, have completed the Nurse Prescriber course & Advanced Physical Assessment & Consultation Skills (APACS) qualification
Demonstrate a broad range of specialist nursing clinical expertise supporting high quality person-centred care. This role requires resilience & ability to problem solve quickly & effectively
Be expected to provide & deliver cover across our neighbourhood footprint, working in an integrated way with therapy, community nursing & acute, adult social care as part of the wider system
Work autonomously & be able to suggest & contribute to improvements within the pathway/team
Contribute to the on-going development of clinical practice & standards
Have a key role in training & education, participate in regular supervision & appraisals contributing to clinical leadership facilitating a culture of learning/reflective practice
Have line management responsibility for staff with health & wellbeing a key consideration
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The postholder will:
The Neighbourhood Teams Advanced Nurse (ANP) will be responsible for the delivery of safe and effective nursing practice across our Neighbourhood Teams, ensuring a 2-hour response to crisis call outs, providing ongoing support as appropriate.
Working as part of the multi-disciplinary urgent community response service to support unwell patients in domiciliary care homes and their own homes. To undertake face-to-face assessment, diagnosis and treatment for community patients presenting as unwell to prevent hospital admission, where appropriate and keep patients safe within their own homes.
The Advanced Nurse (ANP) will ensure clinical systems are in place to support and monitor practice and performance and support the Clinical Team Leader in the operational delivery of the service.
The Advanced Nurse (ANP) will hold accountability for all service user allocations across the Crisis 2 hour nursing pathway having shared responsibility for the clinical caseload management for the team.
Working with other lead Nurses the post holder will provide trust wide leadership and support within their own discipline or urgent crisis response.
1.1Care/service/function provision:
Providing specialist nursing assessment and intervention within individuals professional expertise to an allocated caseload of more complex cases, requiring a 2-hour crisis response and potential support or signposting. Utilising specialist and advanced knowledge of nursing practice to guide intervention and assessment methods appropriate to individual service user needs. Practice as an independent prescriber within the bounds of current legislation, independently prescribing medicines and appliances where appropriate and within scope of practice.
Working with service users to identify goals as part of the overall care plan, using assessment tools based on current evidence based best practice. Having the flexibility and skill set, with appropriate training, to work across planned and Urgent crisis pathways supporting patients to remain well in their own homes, or long-term place of residence and / or prevent hospital admission.
Supporting the culture and implementation of service user led care plans to achieve therapeutic goals. Ensuring the nursing team monitors, evaluates and modifies treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. Showing a working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Urgent Community Response standards, safeguarding adults/Vulnerable Adult, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 etc. Ensuring that the nursing team keep abreast of new approaches and treatment developments, ensuring that staff establish and maintain effective documentation processes in line with Trust and Professional standards regarding Clinical Record Keeping. Utilising resources effectively to resolve complex clinical and non-clinical situations. Broadening clinical research and development skills by leading on the evaluation of the service via service evaluation, audit and research projects to promote evidence-based practice. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
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Person Specification
Training Essential
To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge, and expertise Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Clinical Supervision training and experience
Desirable
Moving and Handling training Positive Behaviour Management Training Specialist training in areas relevant to the patient group, e.g. Long Term conditions, minor illness, minor ailments and injuries. Relevant qualification Community Nursing Management training.
Experience Essential
Experience at senior level and ability to demonstrate development of advanced leadership and management skills. Experience of providing nursing services to patients in community settings. Experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and behaviours that challenge. Experience of managing and assessing risk whilst working independently. Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary environment. Experience of Nurse-led triage
Desirable
Work with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Special Knowledge/Skills Essential
Evidence of a wide range of clinical skills, abilities, and experience. Understanding of the specific health needs of people with complex nursing needs. Awareness of current philosophies and legislation relating to community nursing / urgent community response pathways. Knowledge and understanding of current government legislation and NHS policy. Awareness of up-to-date nursing practices. Ability to lead and motivate a team of staff. Ability to work within budget frameworks. Ability to self-motivate and work independently. Ability to organise team and delegate appropriately. Ability to manage caseloads on short- and longer-term basis. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and negotiation skills. Able to direct junior staff and students as appropriate. Ability to represent the service in the absence of senior managers. Effective time management. Good communication skills and can adapt working practices to meet the cross-section of society. Flexibility. Good team worker. Reliable and caring. Able to work unsupervised.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues. Able to demonstrate evidence-based practice. Experience of service improvement and change management
Qualifications Essential
RGN Relevant Teaching Qualification Postgraduate study to Masters Level or equivalent experience in a field related to Nursing Current NMC Registration Advanced Physical Assessment and Consultation Skills (APACS) qualification Nurse Independent Prescriber V300 Prescribing course
Personal Attributes Essential
A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) Ability to work flexibly including weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.
Physical Attributes Essential
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address Priory Campus
Pontefract Road, Lundwood
Barnsley
S715PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)