Job summary
Do you live in Buckinghamshire and seek an opportunity to advance your nursing career within a role that will help develop your professional decision making and skills. Why not try this new opportunity and join the Wycombe Community Nursing Team (ACHT).
The post will involve working with healthcare assistants and clinicians to provide nursing interventions to patients in their home environment, maximising their independence and providing care to avoid hospital admission as well as facilitating discharges from the acute. We have a full time.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to processes for service and quality improvement.Assess the physical and psycho-social needs of patients and deliver therapeutic interventions based on best available evidence in order to improve health outcomes.To manage own case load, delivering and evaluating service delivery to patients with a variety of medical conditions and those delegated by case managers.To plan interventions with the Case Manager and other team members using the common assessment process.To take part in the referral management process to ensure patients are treated by the most appropriate member of the team/service.
To contribute to the development of protocols and procedures developed for clinical pathwaysAssist in the development of case management protocols and guidelines within their own area of professional practiceParticipate in weekend rotas / 7 day working rotasTake part in the clinical rotation within the post holder's relevant profession.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we're a great place to work! BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse or student nurse awaiting confirmation of NMC registration.
Desirable
- Post registration education and extended skills eg Intravenous drug administration , compression dressings
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience post or pre-registration placements in relevant clinical areas: ? Care of Elderly ? Community ? Orthopaedics ? Neurology ? Respiratory ? Palliative Care ? Long term conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with a single assessment , planning and the delivery of care
- Experience of electronic clinical systems and technology eg RIO
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- To be able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and other professionals.
- Able to work under pressure
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Car driver / owner able to travel to other locations within the trust
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse or student nurse awaiting confirmation of NMC registration.
Desirable
- Post registration education and extended skills eg Intravenous drug administration , compression dressings
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience post or pre-registration placements in relevant clinical areas: ? Care of Elderly ? Community ? Orthopaedics ? Neurology ? Respiratory ? Palliative Care ? Long term conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with a single assessment , planning and the delivery of care
- Experience of electronic clinical systems and technology eg RIO
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- To be able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and other professionals.
- Able to work under pressure
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Car driver / owner able to travel to other locations within the trust
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
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).
