Job summary
We are looking for an
enthusiastic team player to come and join our nursing team. If you have an
interest in elderly care and rehabilitation and want to work in a high functioning
team to support patients and their families during the most challenging of
times, this could be the post for you. Tenbury Community Hospital is a rural
inpatient setting of 22 beds that supports patients as a step down to receive ongoing
medical treatment, rehabilitation, discharge planning or end of life care which
no longer requires acute support but cannot be managed in the community
Tenbury Community Hospital is :-
- A team that champions the
culture of inclusive and supportive teamwork
- Working in an environment that
is passionate about holistic patient focused care
- Caring for a caseload of
patients with varying needs, supporting dynamic practice and professional
experience and development
- Working collaboratively with colleagues
- Ward environment up to date
and spacious.
- Strong community links
If you would like to discuss informally if
this is the right role for you get in touch with the recruiting manager,
details can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
As a registered nursing associate you will be responsible for
providing care to people admitted to our ward for rehabilitation. We work
closely as a multi-disciplinary team. Our focusispromoting the
comfort and wellbeing of patients, enablingthemto live as independently
as possible. Tenbury is a small but friendly team to work with. As a team we
encourage ongoing learning and development through reflection and clinical
supervision which we try and embed in our daily practice. Our nurses and nursing
associates are required to facilitate the day to day running of the ward,
administering medications, working alongside all members of the MDT as well as
patients, their families and carers to provided 24/7 rehabilitation to enable
the highest level of independence and quality of life. Our nurses are required
to attend meetings as needed such as MDT and CHC or Discharge Planning.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Behave consistently with the values and
beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
- Act as a role model to colleagues,
always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use their initiative and take
responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service
they provide to patients.
- Work with the wider nursing and
health care team to:
- Participate in the delivery of patient
care
- Contribute towards ward/department
organisation
- Give support to registered nurses in
the provision of a safe and caring environment
- Assist in the induction, supervision
and training of Healthcare Support Workers and student nurses and nursing
associates.
- Demonstrate a level of skill and
understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the
nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with
relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake
both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained
and assessed as competent.
- It is expected that Nursing
Associates will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in
the job description but their duties and competencies will vary according to
speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be
undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed.
- Supervise, assess and mentor
Healthcare Support Workers, Trainee Nursing Associates and other unregistered
staff and assist in the supervision and learning of other healthcare students
with the exception of their assessment.
For full
details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree Nursing Associate qualification
- NMC Nursing Associate registration
- GCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalent
- GCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in prioritising own workload
- Experience in working without direct supervision
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker involved in direct patient care in a care environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work competently without supervision
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Tenbury Community Hospital
Worcester Road
Burford
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
WR15 8AP