Job summary
A new opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Nurse to join our Responsive Services Team based in Haywards Heath.
We are a friendly multi-disciplinary team providing nursing support across Admission Avoidance and Supported Discharge pathways for the local population.
We have recently implemented a 2- hour Urgent Community Response model to further prevent admissions, supporting patients to continue living independently in their own homes.
Main duties of the job
The service operates 0800-2000 with flexible shift patterns spread across 7 days. You need to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle with business insurance.
We would like an autonomous, enthusiastic nurse who can use enhanced clinical reasoning and apply a wide range of practical nursing skills. Strong candidates will demonstrate excellent leadership skills, the ability to react according to priority and remain calm under pressure.
We will offer you a wide range of opportunities to progress your clinical practice and career; under the guidance of our Clinical Leads and Advanced Clinical Practitioners, we will support you to further advance your practical skills, case management and leadership in line with our Trust values.
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, we welcome applications from all candidates.
About us
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of your responsibilities will include
- To assess patients with other members of the Responsive Services (RS) team to prevent admission to hospital and support the discharge from hospital.
- To provide nursing input for patients already on the caseload. Including medication management, wound care, catheter care and care of the deteriorating patient.
- Completion of further assessments such as respect process, CHC funding applications, and continence assessments
- To have a responsibility for ensuring that the MDT of Nurses, Therapists and Healthcare assistants work effectively in providing and facilitating a high standard of rehabilitative support for patients receiving RS care.
For full details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of your responsibilities will include
- To assess patients with other members of the Responsive Services (RS) team to prevent admission to hospital and support the discharge from hospital.
- To provide nursing input for patients already on the caseload. Including medication management, wound care, catheter care and care of the deteriorating patient.
- Completion of further assessments such as respect process, CHC funding applications, and continence assessments
- To have a responsibility for ensuring that the MDT of Nurses, Therapists and Healthcare assistants work effectively in providing and facilitating a high standard of rehabilitative support for patients receiving RS care.
For full details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Nursing qualification
- NMC registration
- Driving licence
Desirable
- Mentroship or equivilent
- Post registration qualifcations
Experience
Essential
- Varied experience in different clinical settings
- Experience with Responsive community role or similiar
- Experience as Senior Nurse
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of supervision
- Experience of leadership within a team
- Experience as mentor
Skills
Essential
- A clear understanding of the role of Admission voidance
- Broad range of nursing skills including catheter care, medication management, wound care, IV drips, venepuncture and injections
- Ability to manage the deteriorating patient and escalate as require through appropriate clinical pathways
- A clear understanding of Discharge to Assessc
- Good caseload managements skills and ability to prioritise
Desirable
- Ability to manage complex situations
- Ability to challenge the decision of others
- Able to demonstrate continued professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Nursing qualification
- NMC registration
- Driving licence
Desirable
- Mentroship or equivilent
- Post registration qualifcations
Experience
Essential
- Varied experience in different clinical settings
- Experience with Responsive community role or similiar
- Experience as Senior Nurse
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of supervision
- Experience of leadership within a team
- Experience as mentor
Skills
Essential
- A clear understanding of the role of Admission voidance
- Broad range of nursing skills including catheter care, medication management, wound care, IV drips, venepuncture and injections
- Ability to manage the deteriorating patient and escalate as require through appropriate clinical pathways
- A clear understanding of Discharge to Assessc
- Good caseload managements skills and ability to prioritise
Desirable
- Ability to manage complex situations
- Ability to challenge the decision of others
- Able to demonstrate continued professional development
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).
