Job summary
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust's Temporary Worker Service (TWS) is looking to recruit Registered Nurses (General) and Registered Nursing Associates within all localities in the trust. We require Adult (General) Nurses to work in our Inpatient units and within our community teams. The Trust also has an Out of Hours night service which require Staff Nurses.
You must have a current NMC registration and a minimum of 6 months experience post registration.
You will be caring, compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic, as well as having a keen interest in patient care and possess good communication skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised with a positive attitude towards flexibility.
Please also provide confirmation within your supporting statement whether you wish to be considered for a community or inpatient role within the TWS.
Also that the closing date given is a guide, so we do advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Community Role - To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and/or in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.
Inpatient Role - Responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual plans of care, working effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team, maintain high standards of patient care under the direction of a Senior Nurse and work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing/Midwifery Professional Bodies and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care using clinical reasoning skills.
- Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and/or carers as to their assessment and treatment plan.
- To be sensitive to patient needs in respect of courtesy, dignity and privacy.
- Provide information and education, which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle (in an appropriate manner to meet patients learning needs).
- Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
- Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, community teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
- Ensure own workload is planned and prioritised according to service targets and patient need.
- Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
- Recommend innovative changes in clinical practice, to enhance patient care.
- Ensure the safe control and custody of drugs within the workplace in line with Trust policy.
- Ensure that all patient care is documented accurately and legible and that information systems are maintain in a timely manner e.g. inputting to SystmOne on a daily basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Nursing
- Registered General Nurse with UK Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Completion of Preceptorship programme
Desirable
- 1st level degree in Nursing
- ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of assessing planning implementing, evaluating packages of care to meet the individuals' needs
Desirable
- Wound care
- Compression therapy
- Venepuncture
- Palliative care
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to provide and maintain high standards of care
- Tact, diplomacy, empathy and sensitivity
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical/professional issues
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care and inputting data/patient records
- A team player
- Competent in the use of IT hardware and software such as the Microsoft Office Package
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Good time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Full UK Driving License and access to vehicle
- Highly motivated
Desirable
- Aware of Assistive Technology
- Diabetes Management
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively using the English Language in both verbal and written forms
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU