About this role
Job summary
Part time 16 hours 2300 -0730 over two nights
This role as a band 5 Community Staff Nurse will be within the countywide night nursing team working 23:00 07:30 over 2 nights. The team is a countywide team which is centrally based in Droitwich with satellite bases in Evesham, Bromsgrove and Kidderminster, (this post is primarily based in Droitwich covering the county of Worcestershire) they visit patients in their own home and support them in remaining at home, preventing admission to hospital and supporting early discharge from hospital. The post is all worked as unsocial hours hence picking up pay enhancements for all hours worked which makes this post more attractive. more money for less hours!!
These working hours offer perfect work life balance particularly if you have a young family, you will have the daytime to enjoy hobbies and activities but remain in a progressive career. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
As a community Nurse working with the Countywide night Team, most of the work allocated to you will of an unplanned nature. The service works as an on-call service covering the County of Worcestershire taking direct referrals from patients, 111, Ambulance Service and discharging hospitals. You can expect to have a comprehensive induction and work alongside peers until you are confident to then work alone. The nurses within the Countywide Nursing Team work doubled up with a Health Care Assistant, you will commence your shift at the Droitwich hub and have work allocated via a handheld tablet by the triage nurse based at Droitwich. The patients that are seen during the evening and night vary immensely and no two shifts are the same. For example, we see catheters, palliative care, wound care, administration of medication, diabetics, and patients requiring intensive support rehabilitation following discharge from hospital or admission prevention. As a team we often undertake initial assessments of patient in the community.
As part of a new initiative, we are working closely with West Midlands ambulance service and 111 and assist in responding to Urgent Community Responses. These can be patients that have fallen, or patients requiring further assessment to aid prevention in admission to hospital.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description Job responsibilities
You will be joining the night element of one of our dynamic and supportive Neighbourhood Teams to provide a 24-hour admission avoidance service to the population of Worcestershire which encompasses both urban and rural areas.
The successful candidate will deliver independently a high standard of nursing care for patients in their own homes. Ensuring that care provided maintains the individuals privacy and dignity, values diversity and respects cultural and individual rights and choices.
We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team. You should be a committed, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is a good team player.
The successful candidate will also assist the team to develop and achieve team and organizational objectives. They will also participate in staff meetings and training & development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date.
Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes and hold a valid UK driving licence. Whilst a base will be identified, staff can be asked to work anywhere within the Business Unit or Service if necessary.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour that supports team working A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic IT skills Flexible, lateral thinker Reflective practitioner Proven ability to motivate others Able to work competently without supervision and set own priorities Responsible for own professional development Ability to understand professional and ethical issues Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
Experience Essential
Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
2 years post registration experience Community nursing experience Experience of management of caseloads
Knowledge Essential
Variety of evidence based clinical skills Confidence to teach student nurses, trainee nursing associates, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance
Desirable
Competence in male and suprapubic catheterisation Venepuncture and IV therapy Cannulation Management of syringe drivers
Additional Criteria Essential
Versatile and adaptable Self-motivated and able to motivate others Team player Able to cope under pressure Compassion and empathy skills Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RN1) I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
Accredited courses in palliative care, tissue viability, Diabetes Mentor award
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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Droitwich Medical Centre
Ombersley Street East
DROITWICH
Worcestershire
WR9 8RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)