About this role
Job summary
The Unplanned Community Nursing Team reflects an integrated approach that has been designed in response to the changing needs of the local population, with a special emphasis being placed on the proactive vision of care for patients in the community setting. The Unplanned Community Nursing Team provide a 7 days a week service; 24 hours a day, which can react to the patients needs as and when required.
As the unplanned care team, we cover the whole borough of Doncaster and provide all aspects of nursing care to patients in their own homes. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for further career development, a strong in-house training programme, including excellent links with our partner Universities and opportunities to gain further qualifications. We offer a comprehensive 12-month preceptorship for all staff new to post.
We believe in care that treats the whole person, not just the condition. We enable patients to stay at home longer and leave hospitals faster. Our community nurses work closely with members of the wider multi-disciplinary teams, including our GP's, local hospice, Clinical Lead Nurses, and specialist nurses.
We are seeking to appoint a Staff Nurse who can demonstrate the vision and skills to work innovatively, flexibly and in partnership with other agencies supporting the MDT team assessment and provision of care to the high standard we aim for.
Main duties of the job
This role not only involves assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care in the patients own home but also over the telephone. The post holder will have the ability to utilise excellent communication skills, IT skills, clinical expertise, telephonic clinical assessment, diplomacy skills and judgement to ensure that referrals into Community Nursing are managed effectively and the relevant services are involved within appropriate timeframes.
Setting, maintaining and delivering high standards of care in a variety of locations. Under the supervision of a Senior Nurse, triage incoming referrals assessing the patient's needs and determining the priority of care accordingly. A multi system's approach to case management, linking in with case managers and the wider health and social care community, to ensure a seamless patient journey for a wide variety of care needs across the Doncaster area. The first line management of junior staff within the team, offering support, mentorship, acting as a positive role model, having a solution focused 'can do' approach to any challenge, ensuring that standards are maintained and the best practice evidence base is adhered to.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse NMC Registered
Desirable
Mentorship Qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines necessary Experience of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously Evidence of effective team working
Desirable
Post registration experience Community Nursing Experience
Skills / Abilities Essential
Reflective Practitioner Excellent IT skills Able to work with minimal supervision Able to provide evidence-based care that is responsive to patient need Able to use own initiative and make decisions Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Team player
Desirable
Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff Experience of coping with change. Able to prioritise own work and that of the nursing team.
Knowledge Essential
Ability to demonstrate and show evidence of effective clinical skills Able to move and handle patients in accordance with Organisation Manual handling policy and with sufficient mobility for a community role
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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address Opal Centre
Tickhill Road Hospital Site
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)