Job summary
Are you a former Midwife or Registered Nurse, who is looking to return to practice and re-join the professional register? If your answer is Yes, then Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting employment opportunity for you to undertake a Return to Practice Programme, in collaboration with the University of Plymouth.
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Midwives and Nurses with a lapsed registration.
We currently have vacancies for Return to Practice Midwives and Registered Nurses within the Trust, and are particularly keen to hear from Midwives, and Nurses with an interest or background in Cancer Nursing (haematology/oncology) and systematic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) - although applications from all backgrounds are encouraged.
Please note the return to practice pathway can be offered as either an Honorary contract or as Bank work.
Main duties of the job
- Communicate effectively with colleagues across the MDT, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions
- Communicate effectively across a range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services
- Contribute to ongoing patient/ service user assessment under delegation from a Registered Nurse or Midwife , recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment
- Follow treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse, Midwife or registered care professional
- Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first.
About us
Why Work With Us - Would you like to join an organisation who is compassionate and inclusive with a strong sense of teamwork?
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on high quality care, encouraging creative, visionary and innovative learning and career progression. We are a flexible employer and a key driver in focussing on Wellbeing and offer an inclusive environment that promotes Equality and Diversity
We are a flexible employer and will consider all circumstances, days and hours. We understand that everyone has commitments outside of work and we aim to support you to reach your full potential.
We passionately believe that the best way to care for people is by focussing on what matters for them, putting them at the centre of everything we do and integrating services around them. We believe that care as close to home as possible benefits everyone.
Our Vision is better health and care for all. We are pioneers in integrating health and social care nationally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Return to Practice Nurse is to complete a set number of Clinical Practice Hours, 450 hours under the new NMC Guidelines, and attend all mandated university days.
Over the course of the clinical practice hours the returnee is expected to achieve a level of proficiency suitable with re-entry onto the NMC Register.
- Demonstrate inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
- Provide an opportunity and respond to patients and carers to enable them to express their feelings, whilst encouraging acceptance and adjustment to their new circumstances.
- To ensure respect is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients, carers and relatives
- To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.
- Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principles of confidentiality at all times
- support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing
- To act as the patient's advocate and, by providing information and support, facilitate the patient's own choices in conjunction with carers and other agencies where relevant.
- To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
- To provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
- To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a no-blame culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together.
- Improve the quality of care by helping to monitor peoples experience
- To maintain an up to date record of all patient contact, MDT care plans, assessments and reports whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times.
- Work actively in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health
- Understand and actively work with patients and service users to promote independence
- Identify personal development needs that ensure acquisition of knowledge, skills and competency to undertake the care and treatment responsibilities assigned
- Carry out Continuing Professional Development by seeking to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills
- Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively
- Prioritise the day to day management of own caseload/ workload delegating activities to junior staff as appropriate
- engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities and increased self-management
- To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Return to Practice Nurse is to complete a set number of Clinical Practice Hours, 450 hours under the new NMC Guidelines, and attend all mandated university days.
Over the course of the clinical practice hours the returnee is expected to achieve a level of proficiency suitable with re-entry onto the NMC Register.
- Demonstrate inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
- Provide an opportunity and respond to patients and carers to enable them to express their feelings, whilst encouraging acceptance and adjustment to their new circumstances.
- To ensure respect is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients, carers and relatives
- To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.
- Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principles of confidentiality at all times
- support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing
- To act as the patient's advocate and, by providing information and support, facilitate the patient's own choices in conjunction with carers and other agencies where relevant.
- To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
- To provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
- To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a no-blame culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together.
- Improve the quality of care by helping to monitor peoples experience
- To maintain an up to date record of all patient contact, MDT care plans, assessments and reports whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times.
- Work actively in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health
- Understand and actively work with patients and service users to promote independence
- Identify personal development needs that ensure acquisition of knowledge, skills and competency to undertake the care and treatment responsibilities assigned
- Carry out Continuing Professional Development by seeking to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills
- Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively
- Prioritise the day to day management of own caseload/ workload delegating activities to junior staff as appropriate
- engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities and increased self-management
- To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Have a lapsed registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (no conditions or restrictions)
- Adult Nurse , Child or Midwifery Qualification not dual award
- PIN Number must be provided on application and date of lapse
- Eligible to work within the UK
Desirable
- Maths and English Grade C or above GCSE
- UK Resident local to the Trust
- Evidence of recent study within 5 years
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Have a lapsed registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (no conditions or restrictions)
- Adult Nurse , Child or Midwifery Qualification not dual award
- PIN Number must be provided on application and date of lapse
- Eligible to work within the UK
Desirable
- Maths and English Grade C or above GCSE
- UK Resident local to the Trust
- Evidence of recent study within 5 years
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).
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).
