Job summary
Band 6 Full time post 37.5hrs
Sunderland Locality,
Sunderland Integrated Community
Teams
This is an opportunity for an
outstanding individual to work with us in community nursing as a Junior Nurse
Practitioner. You will be part of a
multi-disciplinary community integrated team and you will be part of the
clinical leadership team of community nurses working collaboratively to
continually develop the integrated teams objectives.
You will work in partnership with
District Nurses, GP Practices, Local Authority, Acute services, and other
professionals across Sunderland .
You will be supported by, and will
provide support to the Band 7 Community Nurse Practitioner
The aim of the role is to
proactively manage high risk patients with complex long term conditions,
including frailty and deliver high quality care in partnership with the
patient, carer and other agencies in order to maintain independence, maximise
quality of life, reduce the risk of avoidable hospital admission, and enable
patients to die with dignity in their preferred place of care. You will undertake comprehensive assessment
of health and well-being, recognising the early symptoms of disease
exacerbation, identifying any anticipated emergencies and completing current
and future plans of care based upon the understanding of the disease process,
current evidence and practice standards.
Main duties of the job
The post will be within one of the
Community Integrated Teams in Sunderland, and you will be required to work
across Sunderland as required.
Car Driver / access to a car
essential.
Contact: Denise Slark, Matron
07500 850431, denise.slark@nhs.net
or Ashely Burnett, Community Nurse Practitioner Ashley.burnett@nhs.net
07920190936, for further information
Duties are across Monday to Friday
8:30-17:00 however this may be subject to change. You will be based with one of our Community
Integrated Teams in Sunderland
You should be an RGN with:
- Current
NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree
in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of working towards
- Mentorship
qualification/equivalent and or Practice Assessor training.
- Evidence
of CPD
- Clinical skills accreditation or
willingness to complete
- Non-medical prescribing or
willingness to complete
- 2
years minimum experience as a Band 5
- Thorough
understanding of contemporary nursing issues
- Experience
of leading change management in ward/dept area
- Evidence
of innovation in practice
You
must be able to meet the travel
requirements of the role i.e. have a Uk drivers licence and have access to a
car
There are opportunities for ongoing
professional development including clinical skills accreditation and
non-medical prescribing
About us
Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Purpose of the Job:
- With support of the Community Nurse Practitioner work with colleagues to case find patients with moderate to severe
frailty and provide comprehensive assessment to improve quality of life and
level of frailty
- Proactively
manage high risk patients with complex long term conditions, including frailty.;
deliver high quality care in partnership with the patient, carer and other
agencies in order to maintain independence, maximise quality of life, reduce the risk of avoidable hospital
admission, and enable patients to die with dignity in their preferred place of
care.
- Undertake comprehensive
assessment of health and well-being, recognising the early symptoms of disease
exacerbation, identifying any anticipated emergencies and completing current
and future plans of care based upon the understanding of the disease process,
current evidence and practice standards.
- To
work effectively and collaboratively as part of an integrated
multi-disciplinary/agency team managing patients identified as at risk so that
they receive appropriate interventions to be able to improve their health and
wellbeing and achieve their maximum level of independence.
-
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Purpose of the Job:
- With support of the Community Nurse Practitioner work with colleagues to case find patients with moderate to severe
frailty and provide comprehensive assessment to improve quality of life and
level of frailty
- Proactively
manage high risk patients with complex long term conditions, including frailty.;
deliver high quality care in partnership with the patient, carer and other
agencies in order to maintain independence, maximise quality of life, reduce the risk of avoidable hospital
admission, and enable patients to die with dignity in their preferred place of
care.
- Undertake comprehensive
assessment of health and well-being, recognising the early symptoms of disease
exacerbation, identifying any anticipated emergencies and completing current
and future plans of care based upon the understanding of the disease process,
current evidence and practice standards.
- To
work effectively and collaboratively as part of an integrated
multi-disciplinary/agency team managing patients identified as at risk so that
they receive appropriate interventions to be able to improve their health and
wellbeing and achieve their maximum level of independence.
-
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Car driver with valid license
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of working in a staff nurse role
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues
- Experience of leading change management in ward/dept area
- Evidence of innovation in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working within community nursing
- Experience of line management of staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this.
- Mentorship qualification/equivalent and or Practice Assessor training.
- Evidence of CPD
- Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification, or course attendance or working towards
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete
- Accredited frailty or chronic disease management course
- Advanced communication skills training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
- Proven Leadership skills
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing practice
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
- Able to work without supervision
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Competent in the use of IT packages
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
Additional
Essential
- Please provide a telephone number in order that we can contact you quickly, should we need to do so, with regard to this application. If you do not have a telephone number, please write 'number not available'
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Car driver with valid license
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of working in a staff nurse role
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues
- Experience of leading change management in ward/dept area
- Evidence of innovation in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working within community nursing
- Experience of line management of staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this.
- Mentorship qualification/equivalent and or Practice Assessor training.
- Evidence of CPD
- Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification, or course attendance or working towards
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete
- Accredited frailty or chronic disease management course
- Advanced communication skills training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
- Proven Leadership skills
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing practice
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
- Able to work without supervision
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Competent in the use of IT packages
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
Additional
Essential
- Please provide a telephone number in order that we can contact you quickly, should we need to do so, with regard to this application. If you do not have a telephone number, please write 'number not available'
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 (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).
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.
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).
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