About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Urgent Care / Intermediate Care Clinical Nurse to work part-time (22.5 hours per week) for 12 months covering maternity leave. You will be working within an integrated team, working across the community, this includes: Urgent Care Response Team, Intermediate Care and covering the rehab unit at Jack Sears if required.
This is a fast paced exciting position with focus on admission avoidance, enabling hospital discharge and providing short term nursing input to patients while under intermediate care.
You will be based primarily at Kings Ash house in Paignton however, you may be providing visits to patients across the whole of Torbay. A full driving licence and access to a car is imperative for the role.
You will be involved in delegating work to non-registered colleagues and have a supervisory role within the team.
The post holder will be expected to plan and implement care/treatment to ensure safe and effective delivery of care. In consultation with the IC/Duty Team, this may require placing the patient in a place of safety, or arranging immediate care support in their own home.
Main duties of the job
To undertake holistic, comprehensive assessments including both risk assessment on behalf of the team, and nursing assessments involving a thorough examination of the patient's medical, social, and emotional state, in order to determine the most appropriate plan of intervention To provide ongoing assessment of nursing needs of patients and carers in the community. Appropriate delegation of tasks to members of the team within their scope of practice To work as an autonomous practitioner in the planning and implementation of nursing treatment programmes. To advise and instruct carers and patients on health and well-being issues, and self-care strategies To carry out specialist and shared complex nursing assessments, to include continuing and palliative care. To develop a focused, patient-centred, goal orientated plan of treatment and/or rehabilitation to avoid unnecessary admission or to facilitate early discharge To participate in provision of equipment and completion of manual handling plans following appropriate training
About us
Paignton and Brixham Intermediate Care and Urgent Response Team are a large, supportive and welcoming team that is committed to mentoring colleagues and students. We are passionate about delivering high quality patient-centre care to individuals within our community.
We work collaboratively within an integrated multidisciplinary team alongside a range of allied health professionals across the locality, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Our team is motivated, caring, and supportive of both patients and colleagues. We value flexibility and actively promote a healthy work-life balance, creating a positive and rewarding working environment where staff can thrive. Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com)
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Job description Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
Qualified Registered Nurse Evidence of continuing professional development Substantial post registration experience
Desirable
BSC (hons) in Community Health Nursing (District) or equivalent Nurse prescribing (or willingness to undertake training) Comprehensive understanding of Health Care services Knowledge and understanding in frailty and long-term condition management Nursing Mentor Team management skills Undergone training in frailty and long-term condition management
Knowledge and experience Essential
A broad range of clinical skills including complex and specialist skills. To communicate complex information Maintain timely and accurate written records Prioritise workload, demonstrating appropriate delegation Holistic client assessment using specialist knowledge across a wide range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge. Ability to make sound clinical judgements and decisions in response to complex or crisis situations Able to work as an autonomous practitioner Ability to manage a caseload Mentorship Module Experience of clinical leadership I.T. knowledge/experience Awareness of budget management skills Good understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
Awareness of local and government agendas Experience working in acute care (secondary Care and community care
Specific Skills Essential
Assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care of the unwell adult Knowledge of principles of Research and Audit. Negotiating skills Health and Safety/Risk Assessments Current driving licence and access to transport Acute care nursing skills Ability to assess, prioritise and co-ordinate care for people with complex needs Teaching and presentation skills
Desirable
Cannulation and IV administration Palliative Care Nursing 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.
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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kings Ash House
Kings Ash Road
Paignton
TQ3 3XZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)