Staff Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Part time 30 hours per week

The Community Ready Unit (CRU) has been developed to provide a relaxed, safe & comfortable environment for patients awaiting discharge or transfer to another care facility allowing hospital wards & departments to free up acute ward based beds as early as possible to support patient flow. The CRU is a busy, small and friendly unit with a multidisciplinary team comprised of Nurses, HCSWs, Ward Clerk, Housekeeper, Pharmacy Technician & Domestic staff and also has an on-site a Doctor during weekdays. As a Registered Nurse working within the CRU you will be responsible for the coordination of the unit, supervision of junior staff & the delivery of direct patient care. Other duties include moving and handling of patients and equipment as may be necessary, care of patients nursed in bed, assistance with mobility, supporting hygiene needs & promoting the privacy & dignity of patients. Also included are diet and fluids, administration of prescribed medications & IV drugs, point of care testing, minor dressings & removal of IV cannulas, checking TTOs & health education. The post holder will also be required to liaise with colleagues across the Trust, including the wider Corporate Operations and Site Management Team, Discharge Coordinators, Hospital Pharmacy, Integrated Discharge Team, Hospital Transport and ward and departmental areas. The role will also involve liaison with Patients families, District Nursing Teams, Care Homes social care providers.

Main duties of the job

Operational and Clinical Coordination of the Community Ready Unit.
Providing personal care for patients.
Assisting with the transfer and movement of patients both from ward areas and within the Community Ready Unit
Providing patients with prescribed medication.
Checking TTOs and Discharge Letters.
Confirming patients home care and care homes who are expecting them.
Liaising with District Nurses to ensure care is booked.
Booking transport for patients.
Discussing discharge expectations and arrangements with both the patient and families, while answering any questions.
Assessing patients needs, to ensure they leave the Hospital with the correct level of care.
Participation in safety & Quality audits
Participation in Clinical Governance systems & processes

Interviews to take place 30th April 2025

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-09-053B

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care.

Experience

Essential

Within the relevant area

Professional Registration/PIN

Essential

Please enter your NMC PIN

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team
Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Demonstrates leadership in the management of change
Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation

Desirable

Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area and other clinical areas

Qualifications

Essential

Current level one NMC registration
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care.

Experience

Essential

Within the relevant area

Professional Registration/PIN

Essential

Please enter your NMC PIN

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team
Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Demonstrates leadership in the management of change
Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation

Desirable

Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area and other clinical areas

Qualifications

Essential

Current level one NMC registration
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards)

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.