About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Intermediate Care Team in South East Essex. The current vacancy is within the Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre (CICC).
CICC is a 22 bedded Intermediate Care Unit which currently provides Stroke Rehabilitation. We are looking for a passionate, dynamic individual who is self-motivated and looking for a challenge. If you are an experienced nurse with excellent communication skills this may be the challenge you have been looking for.
The successful candidate will work as part of a large and dynamic MDT, comprising of Senior and Junior Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Healthcare Assistants and Therapy Assistants.
Applicants who wish to work part time will be considered.
In this team, you will have the time and opportunity to make a real difference to a patient's level of independence and quality of life.
If successful you would be required to work on long day and night shifts as per non fixed roster
Shifts are 0700-1930 - Day
1930-0700 - Night
Main duties of the job
The post holder is instrumental in supporting the Ward Manager in all aspects of care and management within this 22 bedded Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. It is vital to provide visible support to the entire multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and rehabilitation. This role will work closely with the nursing team, in partnership with therapist, GP's and facilities staff.
Delivery of compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times
Ensuring that the values of the organisation are adhered to and any concerns are raised with the relevant manager to the necessary process within the Trust.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs
Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL
1. Responsibility for Patient Care
Assist with the development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care.
Assist the Ward Manager to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infection.
Ensure agreed standard of ward cleanliness by reporting any concerns to the ward manager/matron.
Work collaboratively with patients families, MTD and social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharge.
Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity.
Discharge patients following the Trusts Discharge Policy.
Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care.
2. Communication Skills
Handle conflicts, grievance and complaints in an effective and professional manner and refer to ward manager/matron.
Ensure that nursing records are completed accurately.
Work as a team member and promote multi-disciplinary team approach.
Promote ward and Trust in the most positive manner to patients and public at all times.
3. Education and Research
Participate in learning opportunities for healthcare assistants and student nurses as well as student therapist.
Assist in orientation programs, individualised teaching programs for junior staff.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of specialty; nursing older people.
Maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge.
4. Managerial Responsibilities
Work closely with ward manager /matron for the management of patient care by providing good leadership and managerial skills.
Comply with all policies and guidelines by the Trust. Assist in management of change in an effective manner and ensure smooth transition.
Monitor standards of nursing care and be a patient advocate.
Attend meetings and ensure effective communication at all times.
Advise the ward manager / Matron on any problems concerning staff, their working practices and environment.
Minimise risk in the ward and adhere to the Trusts Risk Management Policy.
Assist in maintaining custody of controlled drugs.
5. Professional Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of operational processes to ensure effective time management is in use to deliver the service in accordance to needs
Understanding of physical impairment and how this impacts on independent living.
Act as a source of professional advice for both the nursing team and the wider MDT
Ensure student nurses are supported with their education and learning when allocated to the unit
Participate in the supervision and appraisal process personally
Ensure all mandatary training is maintained
Be responsible for updating own knowledge and personal development
Willingness to undertake professional development, updating knowledge and skills in line with this role, when identified via the appraisal process.
6. Finance and Physical Resources
Understand budgeting costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and efficiently.
Ensure the maintenance of stock levels of appropriate consumables needed with the unit
Recruit staff in line with the skill mix prepared for the unit in line with the budget.
Book bank and agency staff in line with agreed numbers of staff per shift or in extreme circumstances being mindful of both the budget and the agency cap
Person Specification
Skills and Experience Essential
Ability to carry out detailed clinical examinations and assessments Expert clinical skills (as per JD) Innovative approach to patient care Ability to problem solve and prioritise
Desirable
Experience relevant to Intermediate Care and Care of Older People Use of SystmOne Experience of complaints handling
Personal Qualities Essential
Positive: optimistic; noticing and appreciating good work; and aiming to improve services and customer experience Welcoming: friendly, responsive, courteous and on time Kind: compassionate, helpful and understanding Respectful: respecting others and not judging; respecting people's dignity and privacy Involving: listening and communicating clearly; able and willing to involve, and work together with, others
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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre (CICC) Rochford Hospital
Union Lane
Rochford
SS4 1RB
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)