Job summary
Are you an experienced qualified nurse who enjoys working in partnership with patients and their families? We are seeking a passionate and motivated Registered General Nurse to join our Night community nursing teams working in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. You will be based at Becccles Hospital and will work with a Health Care Assistant to deliver care to patients across the Great Yarmouth and Waveney areas. The successful candidate will be an experienced practitioner who is able to support patients and their families in challenging situations. As a clinician working out of core hours the role will require an ability to work closely with professionals from other organisations. The night service currently works between the hours of 20.00 and 07.00.
The service delivers unplanned care to patients and will require the successful candidate to be resilient and resourceful. You will be working within an established team of clinicians who visit patients in their own homes and Residential Care, visits are completed by a registered and a non registered nurse working in partnership. The desire to deliver excellent end of life care is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful nurse will have competence in assessment of patients, who may be in distress, and proven skills in symptom management within end of life care. Competence in urethral and supra-pubic catheter care is also advantageous. The team respond to urgent community response requests including people who have fallen and care crisis.
If you are compassionate, caring and this opportunity interests you please apply. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate how they embody East Coast Community Healthcare values and commitments.
A pool car is provided for use when on duty.
The post is for 25 hours per week, 5 X 10 hours shifts over 2 weeks which may be rostered as 5 nights consecutively.
About us
ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.
We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - www.ecch.org. We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.
At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.
We recognise that AI tools are increasingly used in professional settings. While we encourage strong applications, we value authenticity and an accurate reflection of skills and experience.
Applicants must declare if AI has been used to complete their application, including responses that are directly copied or significantly shaped by AI tools.
By submitting this application, you confirm that all information provided is a true and accurate representation of your own skills, knowledge, and experience.
We encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities
-
To work
with other members of the multidisciplinary team to strengthen the emerging Out
of Hospital System.
-
To
work autonomously at a level appropriate to clinical competence and within the
scope of professional practice.
-
To
develop links between key partners, Out of Hours GP service, care homes, acute
trusts and specialist services within and outside of ECCH.
-
To
assist others with the continuous evaluation of the service to ensure it is fit
for purpose and increases access and choice
-
To
provide clinical and professional support to the community nursing teams across
ECCH localities
KEY
RESULT AREAS
Role
Specific
- Act as a resource for health care
professionals on all matters relating to community nursing.
- Plan and organise a range of complex activities
in a wide range of settings to ensure best practice is delivered across your
designated area of responsibility and the wider community
-
Work
on a rota basis as member of a multidisciplinary team providing access to
services on a 24/7 basis
-
Support
the leadership and management of community nursing teams.
-
Work
collaboratively with residential home colleagues to promote high standards of
healthcare.
-
Participate
in teaching and clinical supervision of support workers and other provider
staff as required
-
Contribute
to the clinical governance agenda through participation in clinical risk
assessment and management, clinical audit
-
Work
with colleagues to develop care pathways for patients with a range of
healthcare needs
-
Develop
excellent internal and external networks in order to promote the community
nursing service.
-
Undertake
continuous professional developments as identified through appraisal and
personal development planning
- Work with ECCH
Colleagues, and other partner agencies and stakeholders including the acute
trust to contribute to the development and delivery of new innovative models of
service delivery.
- Contribute to the review of current
policies/protocols/guidelines and the development of clinical pathways and
outcomes for this client group.
-
Critically
evaluate research findings, national guidelines and implement changes in clinical practice as appropriate
-
Create
an environment conducive to effective working, respecting and supporting staff
to deliver high quality clinical services.
-
Ensure
staff compliance with ECCH risk Management systems, proactively identifying
risk within specialist services and ensuring actions to reduce and manage risk.
-
Ensure
a high standard of record keeping is achieved in line with ECCH and
professional standards.
-
Contribute
to, support and promote ECCHs, strategic direction, values and culture in
relation to community nursing
-
Make
positive contribution to excellent communications across the organisation
-
Represent
the Community nursing service at external bodies as required.
-
Take
responsibility to ensure compliancy with Health and Safety Policy, Fire and
Environmental Waste Regulations.
-
Ensure
own compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Codes of Conduct and Competence
and the NHS Managers Code of Conduct.
Organisational
Culture
As a member of the organisation the post holder will:
- Own their
individual responsibilities and develop team objectives.
- Contribute to
creating improvement, transformation and innovations of services.
- Contribute to
creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and
collaboration.
- Contribute to
financial performance and target delivery.
- Lead by action
and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership
behaviours, values and commitments identified by ECCH.
- Communicate
positively and effectively.
- Actively give
and receive feedback in a constructive manner.
- Be adaptable,
work with integrity and be trustworthy.
- Show
constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the vision and aims of ECCH.
- Actively
contribute to improving the health and well-being of the populations that is
served.
Communication and stakeholders
-
Patients
and carers
-
Provider
staff including: Out of Hospital Teams, Specialist Nursing/ District Nursing
Teams, Community Matrons, Discharge Liaison Nurses, CCG Pharmacy Team/community
pharmacists, School Nurses, Health Visitors
-
ECCH
Executive Team
-
GPs,
and their out of hours deputising service.
-
Practice
Nurses
-
Nursing
and care home staff
-
Governance
& Patient Safety Directorate
-
Acute
Hospital Provider
-
Social
Services
-
Voluntary
Sector
- All roles
within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our
Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to
patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff
should consider these as an essential part of their job role.
- Our Values outline the core behaviours that we
can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word CARE. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.
- Underpinning our Values are our Signature
Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a
strong culture. Our four Signature
Behaviours are: Compassion
- We Listen, We Learn,
We Lead| Action - My
Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect
Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities
-
To work
with other members of the multidisciplinary team to strengthen the emerging Out
of Hospital System.
-
To
work autonomously at a level appropriate to clinical competence and within the
scope of professional practice.
-
To
develop links between key partners, Out of Hours GP service, care homes, acute
trusts and specialist services within and outside of ECCH.
-
To
assist others with the continuous evaluation of the service to ensure it is fit
for purpose and increases access and choice
-
To
provide clinical and professional support to the community nursing teams across
ECCH localities
KEY
RESULT AREAS
Role
Specific
- Act as a resource for health care
professionals on all matters relating to community nursing.
- Plan and organise a range of complex activities
in a wide range of settings to ensure best practice is delivered across your
designated area of responsibility and the wider community
-
Work
on a rota basis as member of a multidisciplinary team providing access to
services on a 24/7 basis
-
Support
the leadership and management of community nursing teams.
-
Work
collaboratively with residential home colleagues to promote high standards of
healthcare.
-
Participate
in teaching and clinical supervision of support workers and other provider
staff as required
-
Contribute
to the clinical governance agenda through participation in clinical risk
assessment and management, clinical audit
-
Work
with colleagues to develop care pathways for patients with a range of
healthcare needs
-
Develop
excellent internal and external networks in order to promote the community
nursing service.
-
Undertake
continuous professional developments as identified through appraisal and
personal development planning
- Work with ECCH
Colleagues, and other partner agencies and stakeholders including the acute
trust to contribute to the development and delivery of new innovative models of
service delivery.
- Contribute to the review of current
policies/protocols/guidelines and the development of clinical pathways and
outcomes for this client group.
-
Critically
evaluate research findings, national guidelines and implement changes in clinical practice as appropriate
-
Create
an environment conducive to effective working, respecting and supporting staff
to deliver high quality clinical services.
-
Ensure
staff compliance with ECCH risk Management systems, proactively identifying
risk within specialist services and ensuring actions to reduce and manage risk.
-
Ensure
a high standard of record keeping is achieved in line with ECCH and
professional standards.
-
Contribute
to, support and promote ECCHs, strategic direction, values and culture in
relation to community nursing
-
Make
positive contribution to excellent communications across the organisation
-
Represent
the Community nursing service at external bodies as required.
-
Take
responsibility to ensure compliancy with Health and Safety Policy, Fire and
Environmental Waste Regulations.
-
Ensure
own compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Codes of Conduct and Competence
and the NHS Managers Code of Conduct.
Organisational
Culture
As a member of the organisation the post holder will:
- Own their
individual responsibilities and develop team objectives.
- Contribute to
creating improvement, transformation and innovations of services.
- Contribute to
creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and
collaboration.
- Contribute to
financial performance and target delivery.
- Lead by action
and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership
behaviours, values and commitments identified by ECCH.
- Communicate
positively and effectively.
- Actively give
and receive feedback in a constructive manner.
- Be adaptable,
work with integrity and be trustworthy.
- Show
constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the vision and aims of ECCH.
- Actively
contribute to improving the health and well-being of the populations that is
served.
Communication and stakeholders
-
Patients
and carers
-
Provider
staff including: Out of Hospital Teams, Specialist Nursing/ District Nursing
Teams, Community Matrons, Discharge Liaison Nurses, CCG Pharmacy Team/community
pharmacists, School Nurses, Health Visitors
-
ECCH
Executive Team
-
GPs,
and their out of hours deputising service.
-
Practice
Nurses
-
Nursing
and care home staff
-
Governance
& Patient Safety Directorate
-
Acute
Hospital Provider
-
Social
Services
-
Voluntary
Sector
- All roles
within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our
Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to
patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff
should consider these as an essential part of their job role.
- Our Values outline the core behaviours that we
can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word CARE. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.
- Underpinning our Values are our Signature
Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a
strong culture. Our four Signature
Behaviours are: Compassion
- We Listen, We Learn,
We Lead| Action - My
Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect
Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to demonstrate a comprehensive level of clinical knowledge and competence within the sphere of practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
- Diploma in Higher Education (Nursing Practice) or equivalent
Desirable
- Mentorship/ preceptorship qualification/ ENB 998
- Evidence of working towards a nursing degree
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible team orientated approach to work
- Passion and enthusiasm to deliver person centred care
- Self-motivated, solution and results focused
- Ability to work confidently on own initiative
- Ability to organise and manage a delegated caseload effectively
- Ability to work in a variety of community environments
- Available to participate on a rota providing 24/7 services to clients
- Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
- (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).
- Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to prioritise and allocate own workload
- Ability to positively support and educate staff, patient and their families and carers
- Ability to use various IT packages to a good standard in connection with the roles
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Excellent record keeping skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to demonstrate a comprehensive level of clinical knowledge and competence within the sphere of practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
- Diploma in Higher Education (Nursing Practice) or equivalent
Desirable
- Mentorship/ preceptorship qualification/ ENB 998
- Evidence of working towards a nursing degree
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible team orientated approach to work
- Passion and enthusiasm to deliver person centred care
- Self-motivated, solution and results focused
- Ability to work confidently on own initiative
- Ability to organise and manage a delegated caseload effectively
- Ability to work in a variety of community environments
- Available to participate on a rota providing 24/7 services to clients
- Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
- (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).
- Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to prioritise and allocate own workload
- Ability to positively support and educate staff, patient and their families and carers
- Ability to use various IT packages to a good standard in connection with the roles
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Excellent record keeping skills
Desirable
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).
Additional information
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).
