Job summary
This is a great development opportunity for any newly qualified or existing band 5 nurse who wants to embed their core skills and gain experience in an intermediate care setting.
Intermediate care will provide the post holder with the opportunity to deliver high standard of nursing care to patients in a stepdown unit. You will be able to work autonomously using clinical judgement and problem solving skills, treating a range of health conditions, working along side an integrated multidisciplinary team.
You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service and demonstrate a willingness to extend and develop your existing skills. In return, we will offer you development opportunities, clinical supervision and mentorship support and deliver a formal induction programme.
The post holder is required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving high standards of care within Dudley group NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Providing nursing interventions to patients with a variety of medical conditions at Tiled House. Tiled House is a 47 bedded inpatient intermediate care unit.
The post holder will help to provide a 7-day service on the unit between the hours of 8am and 6pm, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will assess the patients on admission continuing treatment as required throughout the patient stay, and assist with the discharge process from intermediate care referring on to community services as appropriate.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse with NMC
- Nursing Degree/equivalent qualification to degree standard
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge of managing patients with long term and a variety of conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of the nurse within intermediate care.
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
- Evidence of professional development
- Knowledge around stock requisition and IB solutions system
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Community District Nurse or hospital based experience
- Substantial post registration experience
- Completion of preceptorship/support skills
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care, attention to detail, patient dignity
- Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
- Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
- Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written - able to adhere to trust and NMC guidelines
- Ability to work within a team and develop others
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- An Understanding of when to use clinical judgment and when to ask for assistance
- Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills in line with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Understand the importance of the Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Background knowledge of the issues within the Primary and Community setting
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to manage personal daily caseload
- Able to keep full and accurate records
Desirable
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly over 7-day period
- Ability to undertake the role with minor adjustments
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse with NMC
- Nursing Degree/equivalent qualification to degree standard
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge of managing patients with long term and a variety of conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of the nurse within intermediate care.
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or commitment to complete
- Evidence of professional development
- Knowledge around stock requisition and IB solutions system
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Community District Nurse or hospital based experience
- Substantial post registration experience
- Completion of preceptorship/support skills
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care, attention to detail, patient dignity
- Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
- Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
- Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances.
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written - able to adhere to trust and NMC guidelines
- Ability to work within a team and develop others
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- An Understanding of when to use clinical judgment and when to ask for assistance
- Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills in line with the NMC Code of Conduct
- Understand the importance of the Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Background knowledge of the issues within the Primary and Community setting
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to manage personal daily caseload
- Able to keep full and accurate records
Desirable
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly over 7-day period
- Ability to undertake the role with minor adjustments
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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).
