Job summary
This post supports the Clinical Lead and Service Manager in the management and professional leadership of all nursing team members to deliver a high-quality service in compliance with statutory responsibilities, professional guidelines and the policies and procedures of UHCW NHS Trust. This post provides day to day professional and managerial input to the community nursing team within their area of responsibility.
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of the highest standards of patient centred care to patients and their relatives through the development and management of staff within their remit.
The post holder will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency, and experience and will lead and enable the team to provide a high-quality service.
Main duties of the job
The clinical responsibilities for this role as named nurse for a Community Nursing Team will include the assessment of patient need, delivery of care and evaluation of care interventions in line with evidence-based practice for patients who require expert nursing care at home. Full UK driving licence and access to a car that can be used for business use is essential
Please see job description and person specification
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver a high standard of patient care as part of the Community Nursing Team; assessment, diagnosing, planning and evaluation of care management, using advanced clinical skills and in-depth theoretical knowledge base.
2. To effectively manage a complex caseload of patients as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing specialist and evidence-based assessment and interventions to patients ensuring the physical, psychosocial, behavioural, perceptual, cognitive, sensory, and environmental needs of patients, are addressed.
3. Utilising highly specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning, to plan and provide clinical intervention in consultation with other colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and to work in a range of settings as appropriate (e.g. patients home, work environment or other community setting)
4. Responsible for day-to-day management and professional leadership of clinical staff in their identified teams
5. To participate in 7 day working rotas to ensure delivery of key services.
6. Professionally accountable for delegating tasks, mentoring, supervising and directing the work of junior registered and non-registered staff and students.
7. Works within own sphere of competence, code of conduct and standards of practice always
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver a high standard of patient care as part of the Community Nursing Team; assessment, diagnosing, planning and evaluation of care management, using advanced clinical skills and in-depth theoretical knowledge base.
2. To effectively manage a complex caseload of patients as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), providing specialist and evidence-based assessment and interventions to patients ensuring the physical, psychosocial, behavioural, perceptual, cognitive, sensory, and environmental needs of patients, are addressed.
3. Utilising highly specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning, to plan and provide clinical intervention in consultation with other colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and to work in a range of settings as appropriate (e.g. patients home, work environment or other community setting)
4. Responsible for day-to-day management and professional leadership of clinical staff in their identified teams
5. To participate in 7 day working rotas to ensure delivery of key services.
6. Professionally accountable for delegating tasks, mentoring, supervising and directing the work of junior registered and non-registered staff and students.
7. Works within own sphere of competence, code of conduct and standards of practice always
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
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).
