Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 5 nurse to join our out of hours community nursing team. Delivering high quality responsive care to patients in their own homes across the Sandwell and West Birmingham area.
Working closely alongside our Urgent response palliative care nurses you will play a vital part in helping patients remain at home , providing care to prevent unplanned hospital admissions.
The successful applicant will have excellent clinical assessment skills , the ability to work under pressure and a commitment to delivering compassionate care.
A flexible, responsive approach and good communication skills are also a essential aspect of this role as you are often the first point of contact for our patients overnight.
Main duties of the job
As an Out of Hours Community Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering responsive, high-quality care to patients in their own homes overnight. This is a dynamic and varied role, supporting patients with urgent nursing needs across a range of conditions. You will manage pressure areas and wounds, support diabetes care including insulin administration, carry out clinical assessments, administer medication via a variety of routes , and provide personal care where required. You will also complete verification of expected deaths when necessary.
In addition to your independent work, you will work closely alongside the Urgent Response and Palliative Care Team to support patients requiring end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity while helping them to remain at home wherever possible.
You will supervise and delegate to Band 2 Healthcare Assistants, maintaining high standards of care throughout the night. Your role will be key in delivering timely interventions that help patients avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and receive the right care at the right time.
If you are interested in this position and would like any further information please contact Louise Wright Clinical lead on ; 07866004682
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan and implement the nursing care with the co-operation andinvolvement of users and carers where appropriate.
To demonstrate, teach and advise users and carers on self-care, safety and promotion of good health by utilising all opportunities for health promotion and education.
To participate in clinical supervision.
To evaluate the condition of users and the effectiveness of care provided and initiate any further action required.
To report and, where necessary, initiate emergency action with regard tochanges in users condition or behaviour.
To give professional advice and support as necessary to nursing colleagues.
To utilise a questioning approach to nursing and have an appreciation ofrelevant clinical research findings.
To assist effective communication within the clinical environment and within the Nursing Team.
To participate as directed by Band 6 and Band 7 staff in providing community experience for students and others as appropriate, and in induction/orientation programmes for learners and new staff.
To undertake other duties as and when required after consultation anddiscussion with the Team Leader.
To assume responsibility for own professional conduct with regard toconfidentiality, professional standards of care, quality of service clinicalupdating and accurate record keeping, both manual and computerised.
To demonstrate a consistent high standard of care in infection control and prevention.
To maintain active NMC registration and follows NMC professionalguidelines/registration.Actively contributes to clinical audits and other audits as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan and implement the nursing care with the co-operation andinvolvement of users and carers where appropriate.
To demonstrate, teach and advise users and carers on self-care, safety and promotion of good health by utilising all opportunities for health promotion and education.
To participate in clinical supervision.
To evaluate the condition of users and the effectiveness of care provided and initiate any further action required.
To report and, where necessary, initiate emergency action with regard tochanges in users condition or behaviour.
To give professional advice and support as necessary to nursing colleagues.
To utilise a questioning approach to nursing and have an appreciation ofrelevant clinical research findings.
To assist effective communication within the clinical environment and within the Nursing Team.
To participate as directed by Band 6 and Band 7 staff in providing community experience for students and others as appropriate, and in induction/orientation programmes for learners and new staff.
To undertake other duties as and when required after consultation anddiscussion with the Team Leader.
To assume responsibility for own professional conduct with regard toconfidentiality, professional standards of care, quality of service clinicalupdating and accurate record keeping, both manual and computerised.
To demonstrate a consistent high standard of care in infection control and prevention.
To maintain active NMC registration and follows NMC professionalguidelines/registration.Actively contributes to clinical audits and other audits as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working individually and as part of a team
- Experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care needs
Desirable
- Some understanding of the workings of community services &/or intermediate care service
- Involvement in audit & research
- Additional experience outside Nursing relevant to client group eg care / volunteering
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General / Adult Nurse.
- Good standard of general education
- Registered with NMC
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working individually and as part of a team
- Experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care needs
Desirable
- Some understanding of the workings of community services &/or intermediate care service
- Involvement in audit & research
- Additional experience outside Nursing relevant to client group eg care / volunteering
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General / Adult Nurse.
- Good standard of general education
- Registered with NMC
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).
