About this role
Job summary
Day Units & MPU Qualified Nurse (Maryport)- 37.5 Hours
The day units are Nurse lead , highly skilled clinical sites, aimed to prevent patient admission to hospital and to facilitate timely discharge from hospital.Working largely alone and unsupervised, assess patients, plan and implement care in the day Unit, provide advice and education to patients, carers and colleagues, maintain associated records. Carry out complex nursing procedures.
Carry out delegated management tasks including line management of other team members. Flexible working is required to meet the needs of the patients group. As part of the Community Collaborative we are commissioned to provide 7/7 nursing services between 8am and 8pm.
Main duties of the job
To prioritise referrals and manage workload. To deliver scheduled care according to work rotas. To support colleagues across all Day unit & MPU sites- and cross cover rotas if required. To assess, deliver and evaluate all aspects of clinical nursing care based on best practice. To actively participate in training, competency achievement and delivery of new nursing interventions to further develop the Day Unit Service. Ability to cannulate patients and administer IV medication and blood products as prescribed and as per Trust Policy and Standard Operating Procedures specific to the Department. Management of central lines Management and delivery of a large variety of complex nursing procedures. To have sound knowledge base of medication and effects on conditions. To be responsible for appropriate and cost effective nurse prescribing. To administer medications, reviewing and monitoring effects. To communicate closely with patients and all parties involved in delivery of services. To order and ensure effective management of specialist nursing equipment. To work within safe parameters, referring to SOP's, CG's, Policies and national guidelines. To liaise and communicate effectively with a variety of specialist clinicians and other referral sources.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information:
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 1 registered nursing qualifications
Desirable
Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent experience Non-Medical Prescribing V300 (achieved or working towards)
Experience Essential
Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively. Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team Demonstrable recent Nursing experience. Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers. Evidence of clinical/professional development. Demonstrate evidence of working autonomously, utilising Standard operating procedures and Clinical Guidelines Leadership of a team
Desirable
Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing Recent nursing experience - Day unit services and management of complex procedures Both acute and community nursing experience
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role. Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions. Understanding of scope of professional practice. Understanding of reflective practice and its application. Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations. Demonstrate ability of change management. Problem solving skills
Desirable
Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing
Skills & Aptitudes Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to delegate effectively. Ability to maintain confidentiality Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team. IT skills Post registration clinical skills (competent or working towards) - Cannulation, catheterisation, Mid line management, Spirometry, Venesection, Nurse prescribing, Wound assessment and care, Venepuncture, Blood product administration, Biological Therapy administration. Immediate Life support trained Student Mentorship
Desirable
Previous post Qualification experience
Other Requirements Essential
Able to travel independently. Able to work 24/7 and flexibly across a range of in-patient and community settings. Promote equality and value diversity (level 3)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Maryport Day Unit
Ewanrigg Road, Maryport
Maryport
CA15 8EJ
Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)