Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Enhanced Care Lead

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Job summary

The Corporate Nursing Team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse/AHP to join the team as Enhanced Care Lead at #teamHDFT

We are looking for passionate individuals who are able to demonstrate empathy, compassion, person-centred care and the ability to cope in challenging situations. Good leadership, communication and de-escalation skills are essential. Knowledge, experience and awareness of the needs experienced by people living with cognitive impairment and/or delirium and skills to initiate therapeutic interventions are required.

Main duties of the job

The post involves reviewing and developing the enhanced care processes to standardise and ensure the safe and effective delivery of care to patients with enhanced care needs.
Through collaborative working with clinical areas daily, you will be contributing towards the assessment and review of patients requiring a higher enhanced level of care.
You will provide increased visibility to maintain patient safety and promote a positive patient experience through the supported delivery of individualised care and therapeutic interventions.
The post holder will be required to lead and support with Quality Improvement projects across the trust, to demonstrate the delivery of up to date practices, policies and protocols within the clinical environment in line with national and local guidelines.
The role involves the active organisation and delivery of training Trust wide in line with national guidance in the Dementia Strategy, the Butterfly scheme and John's Campaign
The role will play an active part, in partnership with others, to influence change and innovation in caring for people with dementia /and or delirium. There is close working with the Lead Nurse for Frailty and Dementia Lead to ensure ongoing development of skills and knowledge through relevant training, conference, and collaborative meetings.
Working alongside relevant partners in the voluntary sector and local community are also encompassed within the service

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion

Date posted

10 January 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

421-CORP-3381B-A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.

Person Specification

Essential

NMC or HCPC registrant Evidence of specialist training related to the role Evidence of ongoing professional development
2 years relevant Post Reg experience within a broad range of experience Experience of training and assessing healthcare staff
Effective communicator Excellent Organisational skills Computer literate Ability to work on own and within a team Highly developed leadership and influencing skills
Understand the learning needs of clinical roles Range of effective teaching models Understand competency based practice and assessment

Desirable

Post registration qualification in Dementia/Delirium Recognised Teaching and Assessing or equivalent qualification
Experience at band 6 level Knowledge of audit and research Experience of developing Training Needs Analysis for multidisciplinary teams

Person Specification

Essential

NMC or HCPC registrant Evidence of specialist training related to the role Evidence of ongoing professional development
2 years relevant Post Reg experience within a broad range of experience Experience of training and assessing healthcare staff
Effective communicator Excellent Organisational skills Computer literate Ability to work on own and within a team Highly developed leadership and influencing skills
Understand the learning needs of clinical roles Range of effective teaching models Understand competency based practice and assessment

Desirable

Post registration qualification in Dementia/Delirium Recognised Teaching and Assessing or equivalent qualification
Experience at band 6 level Knowledge of audit and research Experience of developing Training Needs Analysis for multidisciplinary teams

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)