Job summary
This post is available to LWSW employees only. Please do not share these details outside of the organisation.
Interview date 28.03.2025
A new opportunity has arisen for 9 month FTC or secondment (if your manager is supportive)up to 37.5 hours, to support patients on the caseload in their homes in the community & our Care Home Service, working in our community teams with a particular focus on TEP &enhance care planning, alongside the core work of our community teams.
Our core hours are 0800 17:30 &open to discuss any working pattern within these hours, to enable you to get the balance of home & work life that suits you.
The role requires
positivity & excellent communication, leadership, & caseload management
abilities. You will need to demonstrate integrity &initiative, sound
clinical knowledge with evidenced based practice &the ability to manage a
team, approaching your work in a coordinated way.
We work integrated with primary
care, ASC, therapists, urgent & intermediate care services alongside
our specialist services informing our ageing well MDTs. With a focus on TEP &enhance care planning. In patients homes &part of the Care Home Service.
If you have
an interest in community nursing, preventing hospital admissions, &caring
for people with complex long-term disease, through to the last stages of their
life, this role is for you.
We may close the job advert earlier than the specified deadline.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Main duties of the job
We provide opportunity for continued learning/career progression, if this ignited your interest we would like to hear from you
As a Community Sister/Charge Nurse your
role is vital in terms of coordinating peoples care & delegating to your
team.
You will be required to be an autonomous practitioner, provide holistic patient centred care. To champion for patients,
whilst demonstrating highly motivated leadership skills with ability to
influence/inspire others. The candidate must have the knowledge and confidence to have delicate conversations around advanced care planning in anticipation of end of life care including treatment escalation and have the skills required to make clinical decisions around resuscitation status based on the persons clinical presentation.
We you be required to undertake a robust induction, allocated
a supervisor to support your learning to develop in your role
We offer training in line with the required competencies
for you to build on your past knowledge/experience/skills. You will be
expected to undertake continued learning with accessibility to accredited courses
You will be required to be competent/diagnose/investigate.
Have sound knowledge/judgement providing evidence-based wound management/pressure ulcer prevention. Continence management, palliative & end of
life care, Tep & enhance care planning.
Have a full driving licence/the ability to travel across
Plymouth.
All LWS staff are expected to able/willing to work across a 7 day service
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the provision of planned and unplanned care to patients and theirCarers in a defined geographical area working as part of a twenty four hour District Nursing Service
Be able to respond to urgent referrals for patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
To triage and accept appropriate referrals directly from other disciplines, patients, carers and members of the public and / or refer to other agencies where appropriate
Be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, organising & reviewing complex packages of care including case conferences
the candidate must have the knowledge and confidence to have delicate conversations around advance care planning in anticipation of end of life care including treatment escalation and have the skills required to make clinical decisions around resuscitation status based on the persons clinical presentation.
Ensure privacy, dignity and human rights are respected for all patients and carers.
Undertake comprehensive risk assessments of all situations associated with the care ofpatients in order to ensure nurses and the carers safety
Assessments might include the provision of equipment ensuring it is used safely
Be responsible for overseeing, monitoring of equipment and ensuring maintenance &repair.
To report and records all incidents and near misses relating to health, safety, security, fire,physical violence, aggression and verbal abuse.
Maintain accurate records, which are confidential, up to date , legible and that all caregiven has to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must bemaintained as specified in the Trust Policies, NMC guidelines and Government directives. Thepost holder will be expected to oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members.
The post holder is required to comply with all infection control policies and guidance,attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager if no action orexplanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate to Director of Operationsor Chief executive office
To monitor & maintain the health, safety and security of self and others
Be responsible for organising own time management on a daily basis in line withcaseload demands balancing patient needs with the non clinical aspect of the role
Work within challenging and unpredictable environments e.g. patients homes, whichmay have constraints that require adaptability
Act as a clinical advisor on health care issues within their area of expertise.
Undertake health promotion whenever possible to all age groups and also contribute toplanned health promotion activities.
Nurse Prescriber and takes responsibility for prescribing in line with Non-medical Prescribing policy and within the Devon Formulary.
Identify community health needs and participate in new projects, research and audit.
Act as a role model for other staff and students demonstrating high standards of practice and professional conduct.
Be involved with the development, implementation and monitoring of standards.
Develop links with other professional and voluntary bodies to ensure maximumeffectiveness of the service and patient care.
Work alongside the Community Matron for Long Term conditions if appropriate in monitoring complex health needs of the patients and reduce hospital admissions
Ensure that work which is often unpredictable is prioritised and suitably delegated to othermembers of the multi-disciplinary team.
Implement, participate and facilitate Clinical Supervision as per organizational Policy.
Participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and SkillsFramework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with theannual development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training ordevelopment required to fulfil their role.
Be conversant and adhere to the vulnerable adult and child protection procedures &Organizational polices.
Support the District Nursing Manager regarding equity of workload throughout the largerTeam & deputise in his/her absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the provision of planned and unplanned care to patients and theirCarers in a defined geographical area working as part of a twenty four hour District Nursing Service
Be able to respond to urgent referrals for patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
To triage and accept appropriate referrals directly from other disciplines, patients, carers and members of the public and / or refer to other agencies where appropriate
Be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, organising & reviewing complex packages of care including case conferences
the candidate must have the knowledge and confidence to have delicate conversations around advance care planning in anticipation of end of life care including treatment escalation and have the skills required to make clinical decisions around resuscitation status based on the persons clinical presentation.
Ensure privacy, dignity and human rights are respected for all patients and carers.
Undertake comprehensive risk assessments of all situations associated with the care ofpatients in order to ensure nurses and the carers safety
Assessments might include the provision of equipment ensuring it is used safely
Be responsible for overseeing, monitoring of equipment and ensuring maintenance &repair.
To report and records all incidents and near misses relating to health, safety, security, fire,physical violence, aggression and verbal abuse.
Maintain accurate records, which are confidential, up to date , legible and that all caregiven has to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must bemaintained as specified in the Trust Policies, NMC guidelines and Government directives. Thepost holder will be expected to oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members.
The post holder is required to comply with all infection control policies and guidance,attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager if no action orexplanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate to Director of Operationsor Chief executive office
To monitor & maintain the health, safety and security of self and others
Be responsible for organising own time management on a daily basis in line withcaseload demands balancing patient needs with the non clinical aspect of the role
Work within challenging and unpredictable environments e.g. patients homes, whichmay have constraints that require adaptability
Act as a clinical advisor on health care issues within their area of expertise.
Undertake health promotion whenever possible to all age groups and also contribute toplanned health promotion activities.
Nurse Prescriber and takes responsibility for prescribing in line with Non-medical Prescribing policy and within the Devon Formulary.
Identify community health needs and participate in new projects, research and audit.
Act as a role model for other staff and students demonstrating high standards of practice and professional conduct.
Be involved with the development, implementation and monitoring of standards.
Develop links with other professional and voluntary bodies to ensure maximumeffectiveness of the service and patient care.
Work alongside the Community Matron for Long Term conditions if appropriate in monitoring complex health needs of the patients and reduce hospital admissions
Ensure that work which is often unpredictable is prioritised and suitably delegated to othermembers of the multi-disciplinary team.
Implement, participate and facilitate Clinical Supervision as per organizational Policy.
Participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and SkillsFramework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with theannual development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training ordevelopment required to fulfil their role.
Be conversant and adhere to the vulnerable adult and child protection procedures &Organizational polices.
Support the District Nursing Manager regarding equity of workload throughout the largerTeam & deputise in his/her absence.
Person Specification
Behavioural Attributes & Competencies
Essential
- Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
- Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
- Consistently put clinicians at the heart of decision making.
- Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
- Values diversity and difference.
- Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation.
- Demonstrates commitment to partnership working.
- Flexible approach to working.
- Attention to detail.
- Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
- Outcomes focused.
- Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification
- Registered Nurse with a minimum 3-years post registered experience
- Community experience
- Teaching skills
- Nursing prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake nurse prescribing education
- Mentorship Module or equivalent or willingness to undertake this
Experience
Essential
- Clinical and Management skills
- Leadership skills
- Innovative and Assertive
- Current experience and knowledge in all relevant areas of clinical practice.
- Experience in managing sensitive issues and overcoming obstacles in communication.
Desirable
- Management/Leadership qualification
- Management/Leadership study days and Clinical Supervision training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Holistic, patient centred assessment skills
- Ability to assess acute/chronic patient conditions
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Caseload/Team Management Skills
- Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
- Background and development knowledge of Government Policies and changes in Primary Care
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of appropriate clinical competence and ongoing professional development including all clinical aspects of community skills for the role.
Desirable
- Competent to the level for post in each of the dimensions of the knowledge and skills framework
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of recent study
- To be able to respond to urgent calls in different parts of the city
- Evidence of Good multi-agency liaison skills Good time management
- Delegation skills
- Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence based practice
- IT literate
- Ability to work with difficult and complex situations
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Team player
- Ability to act as a role model
- Ability to motivate others
- Non-judgemental
- Ability to travel across Plymouth
- Full Driving Licence
- The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving license and access to a car for work purposes is required. We will consider reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act for those with a disability who are successful for the post.
Desirable
- Evidence of using initiative to put innovation into practice.
- Management of change
- Clinical Supervision training
Person Specification
Behavioural Attributes & Competencies
Essential
- Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
- Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
- Consistently put clinicians at the heart of decision making.
- Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
- Values diversity and difference.
- Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation.
- Demonstrates commitment to partnership working.
- Flexible approach to working.
- Attention to detail.
- Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
- Outcomes focused.
- Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification
- Registered Nurse with a minimum 3-years post registered experience
- Community experience
- Teaching skills
- Nursing prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake nurse prescribing education
- Mentorship Module or equivalent or willingness to undertake this
Experience
Essential
- Clinical and Management skills
- Leadership skills
- Innovative and Assertive
- Current experience and knowledge in all relevant areas of clinical practice.
- Experience in managing sensitive issues and overcoming obstacles in communication.
Desirable
- Management/Leadership qualification
- Management/Leadership study days and Clinical Supervision training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Holistic, patient centred assessment skills
- Ability to assess acute/chronic patient conditions
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Caseload/Team Management Skills
- Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
- Background and development knowledge of Government Policies and changes in Primary Care
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of appropriate clinical competence and ongoing professional development including all clinical aspects of community skills for the role.
Desirable
- Competent to the level for post in each of the dimensions of the knowledge and skills framework
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of recent study
- To be able to respond to urgent calls in different parts of the city
- Evidence of Good multi-agency liaison skills Good time management
- Delegation skills
- Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence based practice
- IT literate
- Ability to work with difficult and complex situations
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Team player
- Ability to act as a role model
- Ability to motivate others
- Non-judgemental
- Ability to travel across Plymouth
- Full Driving Licence
- The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving license and access to a car for work purposes is required. We will consider reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act for those with a disability who are successful for the post.
Desirable
- Evidence of using initiative to put innovation into practice.
- Management of change
- Clinical Supervision training
Additional information
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).
