Job summary
A new intermediate care facility within Gateshead is expecting to open in November 2023. In preparation Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Band 6 Nurse - 23hrs per week
The team will consist of Nurses, CNPs, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Local Authority support workers and supported by St Albans GP practice.
We provide comprehensive assessments, rehabilitation programs and supported discharges to patients to either prevent unnecessary admission to hospital or facilitate early supported discharge.
Main duties of the job
You should be committed and have proven ability to deliver a high standard of care to patients within a bed based setting.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, clinical skills and have the ability to manage and prioritise their own caseload whilst working as a member of the team.
The applicant needs to be flexible and able to meet the challenges of working in a busy setting. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team which aims to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate safe and effective discharges home to live as independently as possible.
You will be required to be a car driver with access to your own vehicle and be able to travel within the community and trust sites.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
Alongside a full range of local hospital services, we provide breast screening services for Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and parts of Durham and we are the North Eastern hub for the National Bowel Cancer and AAA Screening Programmes, covering a population of around seven million people.
In line with new legislation, all NHS staff and volunteers directly involved in patient facing roles will need to be fully vaccinated with both their first and second Covid vaccines by 1st April 2022. Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust provides CQC regulated activity and is required to ensure that staff and volunteers comply with these regulations when they come into force. Therefore, staff and volunteers who are appointed to join Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust working in roles 'in scope' of this legislation will be required to evidence their vaccination status as part of the routine NHS Pre Employment checks process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care
- To contribute to the delivery and development of integrated care services through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the integrated care and as set out in the NMC Code
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner
- To work as a member of a clinical team in the provision of integrated care and knowledge
- To provide clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients with complex needs which are best met by a multidisciplinary approach to care to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients
- To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public
- To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
- To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies
- Support the provision of integrated care services and advice to other nursing staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers
- Support the provision of education and training for nursing and allied health professionals; including health promotion
- The post holder will be part of a team who provides high quality integrated care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care
- To contribute to the delivery and development of integrated care services through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the integrated care and as set out in the NMC Code
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner
- To work as a member of a clinical team in the provision of integrated care and knowledge
- To provide clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients with complex needs which are best met by a multidisciplinary approach to care to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients
- To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public
- To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
- To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies
- Support the provision of integrated care services and advice to other nursing staff, the wider multi-professional team, allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers
- Support the provision of education and training for nursing and allied health professionals; including health promotion
- The post holder will be part of a team who provides high quality integrated care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse 2 Years Experience
- Community / Intermediate Care Experience
- Experience of IT Systems - Careflow / EMIS / Nervecentre
- UK Driving Licence and use of own car for work
Desirable
- Clinical skills
- Facilitating Learning in Practice
- Use and knowledge of PGDs
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse 2 Years Experience
- Community / Intermediate Care Experience
- Experience of IT Systems - Careflow / EMIS / Nervecentre
- UK Driving Licence and use of own car for work
Desirable
- Clinical skills
- Facilitating Learning in Practice
- Use and knowledge of PGDs
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
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
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).
