Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge or a change of scenery for your practise? Do you want to be part of a dynamic Stroke Community Nursing Service? The Stroke Community Nursing team have an opportunity available for someone new to join the service!
We are looking for a band 5 Stroke Community Nurse or band 4 Trainee Nurse Associate to join the service at 30-37.5 hours per week. This is an exciting role working out in the community visiting patients within their own homes to support their transition after what can often be a life changing stroke. The role involves assessing patients and developing care plans, delivering care and support, information and advice to patients aiming to prevent a further stroke or hospital readmission. You will become confident in reviewing stroke medications, continence and facilitate patients to manage their own blood pressure and make lifestyle changes.
If you think this could be of interest, please get in touch today with Amy Stone/Angela Jordan or Lana Wand to have an informal chat or to have a paid shadow day out in the community to see if this is the job for you.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work their hours over 7 days, including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service. The Early Supported Discharge Service enables the accelerated discharge of Stroke and Acquired Brain Injury patients usually to their own home or normal place of residence from district or community hospitals.
- To join the Early Supportive Discharge Team, being based at hubs across the county.
- To act as keyworker for patients.
- To work as an integral member of the Health Care /Rehabilitation Service providing effective support to Patients and Carer's as part of a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and any other team members.
- To work with patients undertaking therapy/rehabilitation programmes to support and encourage them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life
- To work with patients in a range of locations, including hospital departments such as wards, rehabilitation unit, outpatients, and the community.
- To be responsible for own personal safety, have knowledge of policy. Safeguard possessions and all equipment issued by Somerset Primary Care Trust.
- To manage own time effectively demonstrating flexibility to meet the service requirements across the county.
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving license or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stones throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To maintain a high degree of individualized patient centered care being responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care for patients throughout the ward. This will be achieved by devising care plans/ completing water low assessments / Manual handling assessments / Risk assessments /Observation charts and Referrals in-house and interagency forms.
- To be responsible and accountable for ensuring care plans are amended as patients care needs dictate and evaluated on a daily basis and when there is change within the treatment plan. Assessment of wound care & pressure care will be carried out and implemented in line with manual handling guidelines.
- To ensure that patients are treated with dignity and respect, to ensure that high quality of care is given. Ensuring pressure area care/ elimination of body fluids are assessed frequently over a 24 hour period to maintain their comfort by ensuring regular change of position using the minimal handling guidelines.
- To personally administer all relevant forms of direct patient care, also to be responsible for the supervision of junior staff on a daily basis within the Guidelines of the Professional code of accountability.
- To obtain additional clinical competencies and knowledge in a variety of skills; e.g. male catheterization/ venepuncture/Intra-venous drug therapy/ Anticoagulant test /Cardiac defibrillation/Intra-Venous Cannulation/ Electro cardiac graph and Bladder Scanning.
- To promote a safe environment within the unit ensuring staff are trained and updated in health and safety, fire regulations, COSHH, infection control, back awareness and cardiac resuscitation.
- To initiate and participate in the development of education programs NVQs and mentorship, facilitating standards of care to junior staff, carers and patients
- To support and assist in audits / monitoring / collecting data / transferring data to other sources; in collaboration with the ward manager & Matron. To maintain Quality Assurance initiatives by playing an active role with self checks on equipment and attending annual training sessions.
- To contribute to the quality agenda, including Evidence Based Practice, Audit, Clinical Governance and Clinical Effectiveness.
- To participate in an annual appraisal with their ward manager so that an agreed training programme can be developed. This will endeavour to maintain their clinical expertise and give them the responsibility for their own Personal Development Plan
- To initiate the appraisal process with junior staff nurses and HealthCare Assistants to continue the evaluation process & education needs of staff development as directed by the Ward Manager.
- To contribute to Staff induction program and the continuing education of perceptorship and newly qualified staff /new Trust staff / student nurses/ cadet Nurses and work experience students. To promote an informative educational environment this will aid effective communication between the two parties.
- To provide advice/support to team members and contribute to, and promote their personal and professional development, as directed by the Ward Manager.
- To attend meetings with team members and other professionals, to ensure good liaison within ward, to attend at least 6 ward meetings annually.
- To access and implement as necessary all Somerset Partnership Trust policies/protocols and guidelines
- To work in partnership with Multi-disciplinary team and other medical staff.
- To advise patients and carers on health care issues and support them in times of stressful and emotional events which are frequently emotionally demanding to the nurse and demanding on their time.
- To be able to communicate effectively with sensitivity when imparting information that could be highly stressful and emotional to patients and relatives
- To be able to take responsibility of the Ward when the Ward Manager is not on duty. To delegate nursing staff, prioritise, make decisions and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
- To keep Professional knowledge up to date, research recent developments and implement where appropriate within the Clinical setting.
- To provide evidence based care and promote in others, cascading information learnt on courses to staff, patients and carers, and to maintain high standards of care in a professional manner.
- To be pro-active in the development of the post in accordance with the requirements of the Trust.
- To be competent and professional when dealing with complaints / conflict / violence and aggressive behaviours and other PALs issues.
MANAGERIAL
- To take responsibility for a team of patients and staff, ensuring their needs are met to a high standard within available resources.
- To maintain effective levels of communication with the nursing and multidisciplinary team by verbal handovers .The Band 5 nurse will use their professional discretion to identify problems and to inform relevant Doctors.
- To provide Leadership to more junior staff and promote effective Teamwork to meet the needs of the service.
- To take charge of the Hospital in the absence of a more Senior Nurse
- To undertake a Link Role within own area of expertise e.g. Diabetes / continence / Palliative Care / medical Devices / QA Scheme / Stroke and Infection control. To attend review meetings up to 4times a year and to hold teaching sessions to cascade information to other trained nurses and Health Care Assistants.
- To facilitate students and act as Mentors and promote Best Practice
- To have the responsibility of maintaining stock levels / ordering of medication / daily checks and ordering of controlled Drugs / authorising of staff time sheets (in the absence of Ward Manager) / responsibility of maintaining Trust Policy on patients property during both life and death.
GENERAL
- Contribute to relevant projects in relation to the development of the Trusts Business Plan and organisational objectives as required/appropriate.
- Attend relevant meetings with the Trust as directed by the Ward Manager.
- Comply with all relevant Somerset Partnership Trust Policies & Procedures in exercising the duties of the role.
- Undertake any necessary skills training, Professional Updates/ Continue Professional Development and Mandatory Training as appropriate to the post, in agreement with the ward manager/matron.
- Support, enhance and encourage the delivery of Training/Continue Professional Development to relevant staff/practitioners in relation to Clinical Services and professional updates within the Ward.
- To participate in National & PCT Audits e.g. The Cleanliness Audit
- Ensure the Staff Supervision & Appraisal Process is fully operated, monitored and reviewed for all Clinical Service Staff within the Wards
- Attending meetings as appropriate.
- Fulfilling duties of weekly timetable including any out of hours responsibilities.
- Duties as instructed by your manager or appropriate authority.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To maintain a high degree of individualized patient centered care being responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care for patients throughout the ward. This will be achieved by devising care plans/ completing water low assessments / Manual handling assessments / Risk assessments /Observation charts and Referrals in-house and interagency forms.
- To be responsible and accountable for ensuring care plans are amended as patients care needs dictate and evaluated on a daily basis and when there is change within the treatment plan. Assessment of wound care & pressure care will be carried out and implemented in line with manual handling guidelines.
- To ensure that patients are treated with dignity and respect, to ensure that high quality of care is given. Ensuring pressure area care/ elimination of body fluids are assessed frequently over a 24 hour period to maintain their comfort by ensuring regular change of position using the minimal handling guidelines.
- To personally administer all relevant forms of direct patient care, also to be responsible for the supervision of junior staff on a daily basis within the Guidelines of the Professional code of accountability.
- To obtain additional clinical competencies and knowledge in a variety of skills; e.g. male catheterization/ venepuncture/Intra-venous drug therapy/ Anticoagulant test /Cardiac defibrillation/Intra-Venous Cannulation/ Electro cardiac graph and Bladder Scanning.
- To promote a safe environment within the unit ensuring staff are trained and updated in health and safety, fire regulations, COSHH, infection control, back awareness and cardiac resuscitation.
- To initiate and participate in the development of education programs NVQs and mentorship, facilitating standards of care to junior staff, carers and patients
- To support and assist in audits / monitoring / collecting data / transferring data to other sources; in collaboration with the ward manager & Matron. To maintain Quality Assurance initiatives by playing an active role with self checks on equipment and attending annual training sessions.
- To contribute to the quality agenda, including Evidence Based Practice, Audit, Clinical Governance and Clinical Effectiveness.
- To participate in an annual appraisal with their ward manager so that an agreed training programme can be developed. This will endeavour to maintain their clinical expertise and give them the responsibility for their own Personal Development Plan
- To initiate the appraisal process with junior staff nurses and HealthCare Assistants to continue the evaluation process & education needs of staff development as directed by the Ward Manager.
- To contribute to Staff induction program and the continuing education of perceptorship and newly qualified staff /new Trust staff / student nurses/ cadet Nurses and work experience students. To promote an informative educational environment this will aid effective communication between the two parties.
- To provide advice/support to team members and contribute to, and promote their personal and professional development, as directed by the Ward Manager.
- To attend meetings with team members and other professionals, to ensure good liaison within ward, to attend at least 6 ward meetings annually.
- To access and implement as necessary all Somerset Partnership Trust policies/protocols and guidelines
- To work in partnership with Multi-disciplinary team and other medical staff.
- To advise patients and carers on health care issues and support them in times of stressful and emotional events which are frequently emotionally demanding to the nurse and demanding on their time.
- To be able to communicate effectively with sensitivity when imparting information that could be highly stressful and emotional to patients and relatives
- To be able to take responsibility of the Ward when the Ward Manager is not on duty. To delegate nursing staff, prioritise, make decisions and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
- To keep Professional knowledge up to date, research recent developments and implement where appropriate within the Clinical setting.
- To provide evidence based care and promote in others, cascading information learnt on courses to staff, patients and carers, and to maintain high standards of care in a professional manner.
- To be pro-active in the development of the post in accordance with the requirements of the Trust.
- To be competent and professional when dealing with complaints / conflict / violence and aggressive behaviours and other PALs issues.
MANAGERIAL
- To take responsibility for a team of patients and staff, ensuring their needs are met to a high standard within available resources.
- To maintain effective levels of communication with the nursing and multidisciplinary team by verbal handovers .The Band 5 nurse will use their professional discretion to identify problems and to inform relevant Doctors.
- To provide Leadership to more junior staff and promote effective Teamwork to meet the needs of the service.
- To take charge of the Hospital in the absence of a more Senior Nurse
- To undertake a Link Role within own area of expertise e.g. Diabetes / continence / Palliative Care / medical Devices / QA Scheme / Stroke and Infection control. To attend review meetings up to 4times a year and to hold teaching sessions to cascade information to other trained nurses and Health Care Assistants.
- To facilitate students and act as Mentors and promote Best Practice
- To have the responsibility of maintaining stock levels / ordering of medication / daily checks and ordering of controlled Drugs / authorising of staff time sheets (in the absence of Ward Manager) / responsibility of maintaining Trust Policy on patients property during both life and death.
GENERAL
- Contribute to relevant projects in relation to the development of the Trusts Business Plan and organisational objectives as required/appropriate.
- Attend relevant meetings with the Trust as directed by the Ward Manager.
- Comply with all relevant Somerset Partnership Trust Policies & Procedures in exercising the duties of the role.
- Undertake any necessary skills training, Professional Updates/ Continue Professional Development and Mandatory Training as appropriate to the post, in agreement with the ward manager/matron.
- Support, enhance and encourage the delivery of Training/Continue Professional Development to relevant staff/practitioners in relation to Clinical Services and professional updates within the Ward.
- To participate in National & PCT Audits e.g. The Cleanliness Audit
- Ensure the Staff Supervision & Appraisal Process is fully operated, monitored and reviewed for all Clinical Service Staff within the Wards
- Attending meetings as appropriate.
- Fulfilling duties of weekly timetable including any out of hours responsibilities.
- Duties as instructed by your manager or appropriate authority.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse. Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements
Desirable
- Teaching /Assessor qualification Community nursing experience Stroke/neuro nursing experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Required to develop the knowledge base in line with the KSF requirements for the post.
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-agency services. Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse. Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements
Desirable
- Teaching /Assessor qualification Community nursing experience Stroke/neuro nursing experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Required to develop the knowledge base in line with the KSF requirements for the post.
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-agency services. Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
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).
