Job summary
Discharge To Assess Unit. Bluebell
Owens Farm Drive - SK2 5EQ
Bluebell Ward - Transfer To Assess Unit is seeking hard working and dedicated Registered Nurse to join us in a band 6 senior nurse. The expectation of this role is to offer senior support to the nursing team , working closely with the discharge coordinator and ward manager. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses from both community and acute background.
Our team provide an interim period of care for medically optimised patients, who no longer require acute medical treatment. The unit provides an holistic care setting which supports the ethos of care closer to home, promoting a suitable environment for the completion of assessments when discharge home from hospital is not an option.
Bluebell is a satellite ward, a community in-patient facility, based at The Meadows Community Hospital in Offerton, part of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The ward has a multi-disciplinary team; Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Social Worker input, with medical cover provided by a local GP practice
As the unit currently offers a step-down pathway from Stepping Hill Hospital, transfers take place 7 days per week, working closely with the discharge co-ordination team. Emphasis is placed on the patient and their families, ensuring they are at the centre of all decisions, respecting their knowledge and opinions and working alongside them to get the best possible outcome. The length of stay should be time limited, ideally up to 2 weeks, however, this can be longer in some cases. Robust and thorough MDT discharge planning is essential in ensuring the patient is discharged safely and in a timely manner, therefore knowledge and experience of integrated community working would be an advantage.
About us
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community health services for children and adults across Stockport and the High Peak. Stepping Hill Hospital treats over 500,000 patients per year and community health services are run across 24 sites in Stockport.
There are many great reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities youll see in yourself.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focussed workforce.
We are constantly improving how we work with staff and this is reflected in the awards we have been awarded, which can be seen on our website.
We care
We respect
We listen
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and thrive on change to achieve outstanding patient centred care, then you may be the person that we are looking for. Our expectations are high for every person in our care and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential and your ability to prioritise whilst working under pressure is vital for our fast paced unit. You must be reliable and trustworthy to support the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. Compassionate and dignified care is paramount for all our care providers.
In return, the Trust provides training and development programmes offering diverse opportunities for career progression. Every person in our team is valued, respected and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and thrive on change to achieve outstanding patient centred care, then you may be the person that we are looking for. Our expectations are high for every person in our care and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential and your ability to prioritise whilst working under pressure is vital for our fast paced unit. You must be reliable and trustworthy to support the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. Compassionate and dignified care is paramount for all our care providers.
In return, the Trust provides training and development programmes offering diverse opportunities for career progression. Every person in our team is valued, respected and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years post registration.
- Some knowledge of cardiology
- Interest in mentoing junior staff
- evidence of post reg study
Desirable
- Some experience in Cardiology
- some evidence of clinical practice in field
- 3 years post grad
- Proof of interest
Experience
Essential
- Registration PIN
- 3 years post grad
- Evidence of manadatory compliance ( training)
- Evidence of team leadership
Desirable
- Band 5/6
- Band 5 or above
- Relevant post grad learning
- Continuous employment
Post Grad learning
Essential
Good communication skills
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years post registration.
- Some knowledge of cardiology
- Interest in mentoing junior staff
- evidence of post reg study
Desirable
- Some experience in Cardiology
- some evidence of clinical practice in field
- 3 years post grad
- Proof of interest
Experience
Essential
- Registration PIN
- 3 years post grad
- Evidence of manadatory compliance ( training)
- Evidence of team leadership
Desirable
- Band 5/6
- Band 5 or above
- Relevant post grad learning
- Continuous employment
Post Grad learning
Essential
Good communication 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).
