Job summary
Would you like a rewarding post working for West Suffolk
Professionals as a Bank Community Junior Sister to work with the District Nursing
Teams, covering the following areas:-
Bury Town
Bury Rural
Mildenhall and Brandon
Newmarket
Haverhill
Sudbury
The successful applicant will join a dynamic, friendly team of community
nurses and therapists. You will be providing nursing services to patients in
the community and have the chance to work in an autonomous manner with the
support of the wider multidisciplinary team including the Community Matrons.
Within your role you will be able to provide clinical and supervisory
leadership to staff and students within the team and support the management of
the nursing staff by taking responsibility, in partnership with the DN, for the
day-to-day co-ordinating, planning and delivery of the nursing services within
the Community Healthcare Team. You will be supporting the management of
patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence based practise to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions to improve patient health.
You will be using a wide range of nursing skills and will need to be
confident in your assessment skills and in your ability to provide safe,
effective treatments whilst working in a community setting. Experience in
leadership as well as clinical experience in palliative care, wound management
and catheter management will be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be:
- To provide clinical and supervisory leadership to junior staff and students within the team.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the nursing services within the Community Healthcare Team.
- To manage a caseload of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence based practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, with the patient at the centre
- To provide specialist Nursing input into planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the team.
About us
#BeKnown
at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to
more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for,
treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community
settings.
The
West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care
services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery
unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+
beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult
and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk
Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing
temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We
do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our
values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we
work and behave as a team.
With
nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation
a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be
the best you can be.
We
promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you
can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join
us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description for more detail and refer to the video link that shows just one of the teams in supporting information.
- To provide clinical and supervisory leadership to junior staff and students within the team.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the nursing services within the community healthcare Team.
- To manage a caseload of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence based practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, with the patient at the centre
- To provide specialist Nursing input into planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the team.
Working Pattern:
The service operates between 8am and 6pm and you will be required to work shifts between these times.
KEY TASKS:
To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with long term conditions, the frail and elderly and palliative care
To work alongside the Community Matron and Community nursing service and actively contribute to the development of the service
To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description for more detail and refer to the video link that shows just one of the teams in supporting information.
- To provide clinical and supervisory leadership to junior staff and students within the team.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the nursing services within the community healthcare Team.
- To manage a caseload of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence based practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, with the patient at the centre
- To provide specialist Nursing input into planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the team.
Working Pattern:
The service operates between 8am and 6pm and you will be required to work shifts between these times.
KEY TASKS:
To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with long term conditions, the frail and elderly and palliative care
To work alongside the Community Matron and Community nursing service and actively contribute to the development of the service
To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree in Nursing, or equivalent experience RGN Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent Current NMC registration Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification Consultation skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working at the relevant level within the community setting Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training and short courses
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional appearance Be able to: Kneel, bend and stoop, and work in cramped environments Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills Able to provide high standards of care Able to work alone and under professional supervision. Demonstrate tact and diplomacy Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Good observational and reporting skills Ability to manage stressful situations A team player Able to work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs The ability to travel to rural locations
Desirable
- Cannulation / IV Therapy administration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree in Nursing, or equivalent experience RGN Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent Current NMC registration Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification Consultation skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working at the relevant level within the community setting Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training and short courses
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional appearance Be able to: Kneel, bend and stoop, and work in cramped environments Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills Able to provide high standards of care Able to work alone and under professional supervision. Demonstrate tact and diplomacy Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Good observational and reporting skills Ability to manage stressful situations A team player Able to work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs The ability to travel to rural locations
Desirable
- Cannulation / IV Therapy administration
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).
