Job summary
INTERNAL ADVERT
This advert is only open to applicants who are
currently employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are one of the largest integrated
organisations in the Country, providing hospital and community services to a
popluations of over 650,000. We are an
ambitious and innovative organisation with a talented workforce of over 7,000
colleagues. Our Vision is to be 'Right First
Time, Every Time' and our mission is to provide safe, compassionate and joined
up care to the population of County Durham and Darlington.
-Do you have enthusiasm and
motivation to take on new challenges with our forward thinking Trust?
-Are you an excellent team
worker but also have the drive to lead and infleunce change?
-Do you strive or aspire to
provide seamless holistic patient centred care within a progressive multi
disciplinary team?
We
are looking for a dynamic nurse to support an expansion of the clinical
advisory team based along side the community equipment service (Medequip). The primary
focus for the posts will be to clinically review care home residents and their equipment
to support effective use of the equipment service, manage care home long term
loan equipment and support development of community equipment prescription
pathways
Main duties of the job
As
a member of the organisation the post holder will work within the newly
expanded clinical advisory team supporting the established Clinical Equipment
advisor and the commissioning team managing the equipment services contract.
The post holder will be able to independently manage their own caseload and
have the opportunity to work at base and remotely dependent on duties.
The role will primarily
focus on clinically reviewing care home residents to ensure the equipment provided
from the community equipment service is being used appropriately and is
traceable
Opportunities to:
- Expand knowledge of
community equipment and have clinical input into the equipment catalogue
choices
- Develop links with commissioning
- Be involved with
developing equipment prescription pathways
-Lead and participate in
peer support and in service training
-Work within a dynamic
Multi-Disciplinary Team
The
successful applicant would work Monday to Friday in the community equipment
service.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role is a newly established post for a 9 month secondment to support the
established clinical equipment advisor.
The community equipment
service (Medequip) is managed by commissioning teams from North East and North
Cumbria ICB, Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council. The post
holder will provide support to the established Clinical Equipment Advisor to
provide clinical support to commissioning teams and equipment prescribers with
the aim where appropriate and ensure right equipment at the right time for
service users. The post holder will be aware of budget responsibilities and be
involved in authorisation of equipment.
There is the opportunity to
work flexibly with the post holder managing their own caseload. There is the
requirement for the post holder to be able to travel anywhere within County
Durham and Darlington to visit service users in their own home.
The
post holder will support with audits and service reviews.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role is a newly established post for a 9 month secondment to support the
established clinical equipment advisor.
The community equipment
service (Medequip) is managed by commissioning teams from North East and North
Cumbria ICB, Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council. The post
holder will provide support to the established Clinical Equipment Advisor to
provide clinical support to commissioning teams and equipment prescribers with
the aim where appropriate and ensure right equipment at the right time for
service users. The post holder will be aware of budget responsibilities and be
involved in authorisation of equipment.
There is the opportunity to
work flexibly with the post holder managing their own caseload. There is the
requirement for the post holder to be able to travel anywhere within County
Durham and Darlington to visit service users in their own home.
The
post holder will support with audits and service reviews.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities.
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand clinical governance and its implication for services, including experiences of quality and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety
- To meet the differing needs of patients
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope with working in stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Ability to work independently and organise, prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Registration NMC
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Nursing
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- Independent Nursing Prescribing Qualification
- Management development course
- Knowledge of budgetary control
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of change management
- Community experience
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience in staff appraisals
- Experience in working in a variety of settings
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities.
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand clinical governance and its implication for services, including experiences of quality and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety
- To meet the differing needs of patients
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope with working in stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
- Ability to work independently and organise, prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Registration NMC
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Nursing
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- Independent Nursing Prescribing Qualification
- Management development course
- Knowledge of budgetary control
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of change management
- Community experience
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience in staff appraisals
- Experience in working in a variety of settings
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
