About this role
Job summary
Bury Town Integrated Neighbourhood Team has had a significant investment which has seen the development of multiple new roles within the team.
On the back of this there is an exciting opportunity to join the community Nursing Teams based in Bury Town as a Band 6 Junior Sister, having a total of 45hrs per week to recruit into. Part time and full time working considered.
The nursing teams form part of the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) and would see the successful applicant joining one of our dynamic and friendly team of community nurses, therapists, community matrons and colleagues across social care.
You will be providing nursing services to patients in the community and have the chance to work in an autonomous manner with the support of the wider multidisciplinary team including the Community Matrons, tissue viability team and diabetic nurse specialists.
Within your role you will be able to provide clinical and supervisory leadership to staff and students within the team. Supporting the management of the nursing staff by taking responsibility, in partnership with the District Nurse, for the day-to-day co-ordinating, planning and delivery of the nursing services within the INT.
You will be supporting the management of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions to improve patient health.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be:
To provide clinical and supervisory leadership to junior staff and students within the team.
To be responsible for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the nursing services within the Community Healthcare Team.
To manage a caseload of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, with the patient at the centre. To provide specialist Nursing input into planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the team. To support change and drive quality improvement through auditing.
You will be using a wide range of nursing skills and will need to be confident in your assessment skills and in your ability to provide safe, effective treatments whilst working in a community setting.
Experience in leadership as well as clinical experience in palliative care, wound management and catheter management will be an advantage.
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact Rob Moran, Health Team Lead for Bury Town, 07974854196 [email protected] for an informal discussion or visit.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details around the main responsibilities of the job role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification Essential
oDiploma or 1st level degree in Nursing, or equivalent experience oRGN oAssessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent oCurrent NMC registration oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
oIndependent/supplementary prescribing qualification oConsultation skills
Experience & Knowledge Essential
oEvidence of working at the relevant level within the community setting oKnowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training and short courses
Desirable
oExperience of working in a teaching role oAdditional teaching qualifications
Skills & Abilities Essential
oExcellent communication skills oAble to provide high standards of care oAble to work alone and under professional supervision. oDemonstrate tact and diplomacy oDemonstrate empathy and sensitivity oGood observational and reporting skills oAbility to manage stressful situations oFlexible approach to working hours/duties accommodate patient/service needs oThe ability to travel to rural locations
Desirable
oCannulation / IV Therapy administration
Personal Qualities Essential
oBe able to: Kneel, bend and stoop, and work in cramped environments oManoeuvre patients using handling aids
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address Technology House
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 3SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)