Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 registered nurse to join our multidisciplinary team within the Wakefield Intermediate Care Unit, based at Pontefract Hospital.
The Wakefield Intermediate Care Unit is a 22-bedded Unit that provides short term inpatient care to people who need extra support, care and rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay.
Our expert multi-disciplinary team includes registered and non-registered nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and a wider support team who work in partnership with our patients and their families to provide the care they need and to support their safe and timely discharge home.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include:
- Provision of high levels of clinical and professional leadership, supporting the management team to implement clinical and operational policies, protocols, and service / practice development and change.
- Demonstrating clinical expertise in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet patient needs and Unit objectives.
- Coordinating and supervising shifts, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.
- Supervising and supporting other staff members, including non-registered staff and learners.
- Supporting the professional development of other staff, including training and mentorship.
- Contributing to the overall management and organisation of the Unit, including managing resources and budgets.
- Assuming responsibility for the effective operation of the Unit in the absence of the Unit Manager
- Consistently acting in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
LEADERSHIP:
- Maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new
ideas, concepts and innovations.
- Strive for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality patient focused care.
- Participate within the ward team including
the delegation of work on a day to day basis for junior staff.
- Act as clinical expert providing specialist
knowledge and advice to both nurses and medical staff working within the Unit.
- Be the named clinical expert responsible for
on shift for the continuing care of patients within the Unit.
- Organise own workload and support junior
staff to time manage and prioritise.
- Plan and manage skill mix to reflect the
workload and meet the needs of the patients, including using the e-rostering
system effectively.
- Actively participate in the department
budget and with support from the Unit Manager, exercise care and economy in the
ordering and use of supplies / equipment.
- Participate in the development and delivery
of a philosophy of care which involves / respects the rights of patients, carers
and staff.
- Lead by example, motivate and empower
others.
- Promote effective communication when
liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Relate to all staff and patients in a
confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as
part of team.
- Acting as a positive ambassador for the
Trust, always promoting the best clinical and professional practice.
- Create, maintain and enhance effective
working relationships and collaborative working within the ward / department and
across professional boundaries with the Trust.
- Recognise areas of conflict and assist in
the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
- In the absence of the Unit Manager take
responsibility for maintaining staff records e.g. sickness, annual leave,
taking appropriate action where necessary.
- Assist in the orientation / induction of new
staff, nursing students, allied health professionals and medical staff.
- Mentor and supervise pre and post registered
staff; demonstrate procedures to pre and post registered nursing staff without
direct supervision, always promoting a high standard of best practice, quality
nursing care.
- Ensure that nursing practices comply with
Trust policies and procedures and are maintained at the highest standard.
- Within the frame of clinical governance
assist the Unit Manager to be proactive in responding to and
investigating complaints, clinical and non-clinical incidents to ensure robust
systems are in place for informing and improving evidence based practice.
- Respond to patient, relatives and carers
concerns as they arise and take action as required.
- Assist in maintaining a safe clinical
environment through participation in risk management processes, through audit,
risk assessment, managing, reporting and investigating incidents.
- Maintain an awareness of national and
regional initiatives.
- Participate in supporting individual performance
review processes.
- Foster good relationships to achieve and
maintain high morale and for both staff and patients.
- Provide feedback to the Unit Manager on individual staff progression or identify any concerns and
document.
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT / EVIDENCE BASED NURSING:
- Utilise and contribute to resources
within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.
- Assess the information needs of patients,
relatives and carers and provide information as needed.
- Promote patient / carer independence through
relevant teaching and support.
- Develop own teaching skills and
participate in staff and student education.
- Maintain a supportive learning
environment for all staff and as a mentor assist in the training and
development of junior staff and learners.
Supervising and assessing competence as required.
- Provide teaching and development
opportunities to the nursing teams and students supporting them to achieve
their learning outcomes.
- Ensure compliance amongst colleagues
regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
- Undertake further training and academic
qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the annual
appraisal process.
- Conduct oneself in accordance with the
NMC code of conduct and Trust policies.
- Undertake responsibility for tasks
delegated by Unit Manager.
- Ensure statutory training is undertaken.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
LEADERSHIP:
- Maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new
ideas, concepts and innovations.
- Strive for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality patient focused care.
- Participate within the ward team including
the delegation of work on a day to day basis for junior staff.
- Act as clinical expert providing specialist
knowledge and advice to both nurses and medical staff working within the Unit.
- Be the named clinical expert responsible for
on shift for the continuing care of patients within the Unit.
- Organise own workload and support junior
staff to time manage and prioritise.
- Plan and manage skill mix to reflect the
workload and meet the needs of the patients, including using the e-rostering
system effectively.
- Actively participate in the department
budget and with support from the Unit Manager, exercise care and economy in the
ordering and use of supplies / equipment.
- Participate in the development and delivery
of a philosophy of care which involves / respects the rights of patients, carers
and staff.
- Lead by example, motivate and empower
others.
- Promote effective communication when
liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Relate to all staff and patients in a
confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as
part of team.
- Acting as a positive ambassador for the
Trust, always promoting the best clinical and professional practice.
- Create, maintain and enhance effective
working relationships and collaborative working within the ward / department and
across professional boundaries with the Trust.
- Recognise areas of conflict and assist in
the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
- In the absence of the Unit Manager take
responsibility for maintaining staff records e.g. sickness, annual leave,
taking appropriate action where necessary.
- Assist in the orientation / induction of new
staff, nursing students, allied health professionals and medical staff.
- Mentor and supervise pre and post registered
staff; demonstrate procedures to pre and post registered nursing staff without
direct supervision, always promoting a high standard of best practice, quality
nursing care.
- Ensure that nursing practices comply with
Trust policies and procedures and are maintained at the highest standard.
- Within the frame of clinical governance
assist the Unit Manager to be proactive in responding to and
investigating complaints, clinical and non-clinical incidents to ensure robust
systems are in place for informing and improving evidence based practice.
- Respond to patient, relatives and carers
concerns as they arise and take action as required.
- Assist in maintaining a safe clinical
environment through participation in risk management processes, through audit,
risk assessment, managing, reporting and investigating incidents.
- Maintain an awareness of national and
regional initiatives.
- Participate in supporting individual performance
review processes.
- Foster good relationships to achieve and
maintain high morale and for both staff and patients.
- Provide feedback to the Unit Manager on individual staff progression or identify any concerns and
document.
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT / EVIDENCE BASED NURSING:
- Utilise and contribute to resources
within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.
- Assess the information needs of patients,
relatives and carers and provide information as needed.
- Promote patient / carer independence through
relevant teaching and support.
- Develop own teaching skills and
participate in staff and student education.
- Maintain a supportive learning
environment for all staff and as a mentor assist in the training and
development of junior staff and learners.
Supervising and assessing competence as required.
- Provide teaching and development
opportunities to the nursing teams and students supporting them to achieve
their learning outcomes.
- Ensure compliance amongst colleagues
regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
- Undertake further training and academic
qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the annual
appraisal process.
- Conduct oneself in accordance with the
NMC code of conduct and Trust policies.
- Undertake responsibility for tasks
delegated by Unit Manager.
- Ensure statutory training is undertaken.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Supporting Learning in Practice
Desirable
- First level degree
- Significant post registration experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Role models the Trust values and behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Post registered experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
- Demonstrate innovation in practice
- Incorporate high quality patient centred care
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional accountability
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Motivate self and others
- Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment
- Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Supporting Learning in Practice
Desirable
- First level degree
- Significant post registration experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Role models the Trust values and behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Post registered experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
- Demonstrate innovation in practice
- Incorporate high quality patient centred care
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional accountability
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Motivate self and others
- Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment
- Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and 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
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).
