About this role
Job summary
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has become available in South West Yorkshire Teaching Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, for a Community Staff Nurse in the Wakefield Tuberculosis Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated nurse to work under the guidance of a Specialist TB Nurse, working with patients across the community and their homes.
We are looking for a team player, who can work on their own initiative and provide a person-centred, holistic approach to patients independence and well-being.
We are a small, supportive team, who genuinely look out for one another. Everyone brings something different, and we celebrate that. If you are passionate about making a difference, and want to feel part of something meaningful and rewarding, this could be the right place for you.
The goals of the service are to identify and reduce the risk of people being newly diagnosed with Tuberculosis and provide high quality treatment and care for all people with TB
To support the senior nurses in carrying out health assessments and prescribed and supportive care.
The post will be based in Wakefield with close links to all relevant hospitals, community agencies and the health security agency.
Exciting opportunity to work with diverse and cultural backgrounds in a trauma informed way.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be part of a proactive team assisting with the orientation of people new to the country referred for new entrant screening clinics and helping people navigate mainstream health services
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
There is a requirement to visit adults, children and families to support with active or latent TB at home across Wakefield during their treatment, including those with multi or extensively drug resistance TB
Deliver TB screening clinics, using phlebotomy skills for QuantiFERON testing in accordance with the Trust Clinical Standards and Guidelines and the NMC Code of Conduct/Guidelines
Record all patient contacts and activities accurately and contemporaneously using SystmOne
Participate in health promotion activities on all aspects of TB across health and social care, third sector organisations and any other organisation as necessary
Support and facilitate the direct or video observation therapy of patients undergoing prescribed treatment for TB, in line with TB management guidelines
Travel in a timely manner across Wakefield to undertake home visits and deliver clinics
Participate in large health screening programmes and disease management of patients under the direction of the senior nurses
Carry out BCG Vaccinations in clinic where appropriate
Work as a member of the Team and where appropriate liaise with regional TB teams to support and obtain clinical supervisions
Deputise for the Specialist Nurse in MDT clinics and meetings as required
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To carry out designated duties in a skilled and competent manner in order to provide an appropriate level of skilled nursing care to clients in the community and within the clinic setting.
Establish working relationships within the Primary Care / Asylum Seekers Team and take regular responsibility of managing the caseload in the absence of senior nurses.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
To support the senior nurses in carrying out health assessments and prescribed care. Participate in clinical sessions delegated by Senior Nursing Staff. Participate in the training of clinical staff and other professionals. Participate in the development of the service under the supervision of senior nurses
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Act as the named nurse under the supervision of the senior nurses. This includes the first and continuing care assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care given to individuals in their own homes and within the clinic.
2. In the absence of the senior nurses manage the caseload including clients within clinic, monitoring standards of care and deploying and supervising team members as appropriate.
3. Carry out packages of care identified by senior nurses, including liaison with other health professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies in order to improve the quality of life for the individual.
4. To be aware of, and act in accordance with the Trust Clinical Standards and Guidelines and the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidelines.
5. Record all patient contacts and activities accurately and contemporaneously maintaining accurate records and statistical returns as required by the Trust including entering data onto the Trusts systems within the required time frames.
6. Advise patients on health promotion issues, offer support and teach patients, carers and induction centre staff to promote positive help as appropriate to meet identified health needs.
7. Participate in health screening programmes and disease management of patients under the direction of the senior nurses.
8. Participate in all aspects and levels of training in order to consolidate theoretical and practical teaching of staff and learners.
9. Work as a member of the Team and where appropriate liase with Primary Care to support and link with other nursing teams.
10. To have knowledge of and be able to effectively use available resources.
11. To participate in Clinical Supervision on a regular basis with a designated person.
COMMUNICATION WITH OTHERS
All Primary Care staff and people in other disciplines Patients and their carers and families. All members of Primary Care in order to maintain professional relationships and sharing of information. Colleagues within the larger team under the direction of senior nurses to provide workload cover and professional support. Other health professionals (Hospital and Community) and statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure a team approach to client care. The caseload holder, senior nurse and management team to provide managerial support and advice in the problem solving process and to facilitate professional development.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
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Person Specification
Physical Attributes Essential
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Training Essential
Appropriate Clinical skills
Experience Essential
Experience of working in community settings Substantial secondary care experience Evidence of relevant clinical skills Ability to work as part of a team Evidence of motivation and enthusiasm Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions as required
Desirable
Venepuncture Experience of working with people from different cultural backgrounds Experience of working with interpreters Evidence of IT skills Evidence of teaching skills
Personal Attributes Essential
Responsive attitude and approach Dress appropriately for the environment A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Evidence of meeting revalidation requirements
Desirable
Teaching qualification
Special Knowledge/Skills Essential
Understanding of government legislation/documentation affecting the NHS Evidence of health promotion skills Awareness of the issues facing people from different cultural backgrounds Demonstrate Innovative Practice Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills Excellent communication skills written and verbal Evidence of good time management Track record of reliability/good attendance Ability to work flexibly to accommodate the needs of the service including occasional out of hours work.
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 South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address Agbrigg and Belle Vue Community Centre
Montague Street
Wakefield
WF15BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)