Job summary
We have an
exciting opportunity within the Community Ready and Reablement Unit for a band 5
registered nurse. This unit is part of
the Trusts One step closer to home philosophy. We are looking to appoint an
enthusiastic and hard-working Band 5 Registered Nurse to work with the
multi-disciplinary team on the Community Ready Unit. This new post is an
exciting opportunity to support patients awaiting discharge.
The Community
Ready Unit offers a relaxed environment for patients who are community ready
and may be awaiting various community support.
The successful candidate will work as part of our Transfer of Care Hub
to support patients who are community ready to continue their rehabilitation potential.
This exciting unit only opened January 2024 and we are continually striving to
improve the quality of the service we provide. The post holder would be
expected to work a rotation of days, nights, and weekends to meet changing
service needs. As a unit we are looking
for someone who is enthusiastic, creative and positive with outstanding
communication skills.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible and accountable for the delivery
of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to
their care.
- To work effectively within a multi-disciplinary
team ensuring patients receive appropriate interventions to be able to improve
their health and maximise their level of independence.
- To always work to the NMC Code.
- To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by
the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
- Provide effective leadership and assist with the
management and organisation of the unit/department in the absence of the Ward
manager or deputy.
- To actively support safe and timely discharge for
patients to their own home / permanent residence.
- To comply with the trusts vision, values and
behavioural compact.
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. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
-
To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patients designated to their care.
- To always
work to the NMC Code.
- To
supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements
of delegation.
- Provide
effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister / Charge
Nurse.
- To support
patients who are deemed community ready, in preventing deconditioning.
- 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.
-
To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patients designated to their care.
- To always
work to the NMC Code.
- To
supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements
of delegation.
- Provide
effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister / Charge
Nurse.
- To support
patients who are deemed community ready, in preventing deconditioning.
- To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
- Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.
Desirable
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
- Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.
Desirable
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside District Hospital
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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