Job summary
South
Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation
delivering Acute and Community services. As an Integrated Trust, we strive to
provide care that is judged as excellent by our patients. Our Community teams
are integrated with Local Authority services and co-ordinate care for
individuals to enable them to live healthily and independently in their own
homes. We are seeking full time and part time highly motivated SP District
Nurses, to join the Integrated Care Community Teams across South Tyneside and
Sunderland. You will be involved in the provision of high quality nursing assessments
and be responsible for the delivery of clinical care. The ability to
communicate positively at all levels will be an essential attribute of the post
holder, as well as a flexible self-confident approach to work. The post holder
will have the knowledge and experience to provide a valuable contribution to
the development of more flexible and innovative working both within the team
and across organisations in the statutory and non-statutory sector. In return
for your commitment to team working we will offer you a comprehensive induction
and preceptorship package and support in personal and professional development
within the appraisal process. A recognised qualification relevant to the
speciality is essential. Car driver /access to a car is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within an integrated team to proactively manage,
co-ordinate and support an identified caseload of patients
You will be an excellent communicator
and work well both individually and within a team. You will be patient focused
and have the ability to undertake clinical assessments; start, plan and
evaluate care. You will also have organisational and time management skills.
You will demonstrate leadership skills across the inter-professional team.
A
recognised qualification relevant to the speciality is essential as is a car
driver /access to a car is essential.
About us
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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. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
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
The
post-holder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload and for
taking continuing responsibility for the development and delivery of programmes
of care, being responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, provision
and evaluation of patient care needs.
To
prioritise and delegate work appropriately, monitoring and ensuring safe
working practice.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload and for
taking continuing responsibility for the development and delivery of programmes
of care, being responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, provision
and evaluation of patient care needs.
To
prioritise and delegate work appropriately, monitoring and ensuring safe
working practice.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification
- Extended Nursing skills
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Independent Prescriber
- Extended Clinical skills
- Ability to undertake audit
- Supplementary Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Ability organise workload and work autonomously and within a team
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex / changing environment
Desirable
- Leadership role experience
- Complex caseload management
- Multi-agency working experience
- Ability to undertake research
- Extensive community experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of on-going professional development, willingness to maintain and extend skills and knowledge, and an ability to share and influence the scope and reach of the Integrated Care Team
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in order to forge relationships with colleagues and others for the benefit of patient care and caseload co-ordination
- Expert assessment, analytical, interpretation and clinical decision making skills
- IT skills and knowledge
- Car driver
Desirable
- Caseload management skills
- Condition specific qualification e.g. Tissue Viability / Palliative Care
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification
- Extended Nursing skills
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Independent Prescriber
- Extended Clinical skills
- Ability to undertake audit
- Supplementary Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Ability organise workload and work autonomously and within a team
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex / changing environment
Desirable
- Leadership role experience
- Complex caseload management
- Multi-agency working experience
- Ability to undertake research
- Extensive community experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of on-going professional development, willingness to maintain and extend skills and knowledge, and an ability to share and influence the scope and reach of the Integrated Care Team
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in order to forge relationships with colleagues and others for the benefit of patient care and caseload co-ordination
- Expert assessment, analytical, interpretation and clinical decision making skills
- IT skills and knowledge
- Car driver
Desirable
- Caseload management skills
- Condition specific qualification e.g. Tissue Viability / Palliative Care
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
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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