About this role
Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge, more hours, or greater flexibility to support your work life balance?
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we have exciting Bank opportunities across our Community Hospital sites.
We are committed to delivering safe, high quality care and an excellent patient experience. We're looking for compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic nurses to join our Bank team, working flexibly across our community hospitals. If you enjoy variety and are passionate about making a difference, this could be the role for you.
Why join our Bank?
Flexible shifts - work around your lifestyleWeekly pay - simple and reliableSupportive teams - inclusive environments where you are valuedDevelopment opportunities - gain experience across servicesMake an impact - every shift supports patient careJoin us and be part of something that truly matters. Apply today - we'd love to welcome you.
Please note: You must have completed your preceptorship to apply. Current Trust staff should contact [email protected] for guidance.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality patient care and participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs for the patient group.
To demonstrate Trust values whilst deliver safe and compassionate person centered care, treating patients, service users and their family with consideration and respect.
To provide relevant forms of care with minimal supervision and participate in the supervision, teaching and assessment of junior staff and students.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly and in other areas of the Trust to meet service needs.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, and not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we're able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.
We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:
Multicultural Network
Women's Network
Armed Forces' Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
Autistic Colleague Network
We offer a form of weekly pay via Wagestream. Bank Pay is an easy way to automatically get paid a percentage of the money you've already earned from any bank shifts completed the previous week. It means you don't have to wait until the end of the month for your bank shift pay, giving you more flexibility.
Don't worry - the remaining portion of your pay is set aside to make sure your tax contributions are paid in full and if your tax contributions amount to less than the money set aside you'll receive it all back at the end of each month.
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Hospital Matron/Manager
Patients and Carers
Multidisciplinary team
Temporary Staffing Team
External contacts
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans whilst working alongside other professionals within the multidisciplinary team. High quality care and effective communication will be maintained throughout.
This role will require the nurse to practice autonomously and make decisions under their own initiative using past professional judgment and drawing on their clinical expertise.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Practice in line with the NMC's Code at all times.
Deliver safe and compassionate patient centred care being responsible for the assessment, reassessment, implementation and evaluation of this care.
To be responsible and accountable for ensuring care plans are amended as patients care needs dictate and evaluated on a daily basis and when clinical need demands.
Ensure clinical skills remain up to date and evidence based recognising and escalating learning needs and seeking training when required.
Administer prescribed medicines and treatment in a timely manner in accordance with Trust policy.
Maintain accurate clinical observations and records, interpret the significance of these and action or escalate as appropriate.
Make decisions, following discussion with appropriate staff members with regard to the clinical intervention required, based on the analysis and interpretation of complex clinical facts on a daily basis and in crisis situations.
Be aware of what mandatory training is required for role and ensure mandatory training remains up to date.
Carry out and document all relevant assessments in a timely manner.
To ensure that patients are treated with dignity and respect.
To access and implement as necessary all Trust policies/protocols and guidelines.
To support and assist in audits / monitoring / collecting data / transferring data to other sources; in collaboration with the ward manager & matron. To maintain Quality Assurance initiatives by playing an active role with self checks on equipment and attending annual training sessions.
To work in partnership with Multi-disciplinary team ensuring effective communication is maintained.
Share and cascade learnt knowledge to others where appropriate and support the development of other staff members.
Work safely and autonomously. To delegate where appropriate, prioritise, make decisions and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
GENERAL
Continue to relevant projects in relation to the development of the Trusts business plan and organisational objectives as required.
Comply with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures where exercising the duties of the role.
Undertake any necessary skills training, professional updates/continuing professional development and mandatory training as appropriate to the post, in agreement with line manager.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The post will involve a combination of sitting, standing and walking. There will be frequent contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and treatments.
Person Specification
REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications and Training
Registered Nurse.
Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements.
Teaching /Assessor qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Recent clinical experience in area relevant to role.
Experience post qualification.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Recent rehabilitation experience.
Skills and Abilities
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate empathetically with patients, relatives and/or carers when discussing or explaining clinical conditions and potentially distressing and sensitive information.
Ability to role model/demonstrate leadership skills.
Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrates high standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Able to work flexibly.
Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic.
Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual needs.
Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities.
Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronic records as appropriate.
High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Personal Qualities
Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
Intuitive and caring nature.
Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients.
Ability to inspire hope, support recovery and make a difference.
Act in a ways that support equality and diversity.
Other
Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE POST HOLDER
CHANGES TO THE JOB
This post may be subject to changes/review as the needs of the service/department /unit change. Any changes will be made following consultation with the individual before the changes are made.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse.
Experience Desirable
Recent rehabilitation experience.
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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide
The Crescent
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)