Job summary
Are you interested in a career with a genuinely integrated care organisation? Do you want to be part of a new organisation that is developing pathways and services to transform the way that care is delivered locally? Are you interested in improving the health of our local population? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then we are looking for you.
Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust (DIHC) is the first Integrated Care Provider in the country. It was launched in April 2020 following a period of development and integrates primary care with community services within the Dudley healthcare system. Our core aim is Dudley First, community where possible and hospital where necessary, and our purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of our local population in Dudley
We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse to join our new team of clinicians, supporting our Enhanced Care Home Service, whilst we in turn support your personal development with training and education opportunities.
We are also hoping to appoint 2 successful candidates to this role 1 candidate will be full time hours and the second will be part time hours.
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the post holder. As Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust develops, the requirements of the job may develop and change.
However, to provide an insight into this role, the successful applicant could be expected to be involved the below:
- To include ward rounds at nursing/care homes to deal with clinical queries some which may be urgent to avoid admission, medication reviews, referrals and end of life care.
- Ensure the highest standards of treatment and care for all patients (including complex patients, both acute and chronic). This will involve supporting diagnosis, implementation of care plans, to ensure physiological and psychological factors are taken into consideration and ongoing evaluation of any plans to ensure patient compliance.
- Working closely with the EHCH Team and our team of Pharmacists to prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
- Health promotion and motivation of patients to improve general health.
For further detail regarding the main duties of this role please refer to the attached job description
About us
DIHC is committed to embracing diversity and we recognise the need to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we serve to enable us to achieve our purpose and commitments.
We recognise that we are under-represented in a number of areas, and therefore want to positively encourage applications from individuals from black, Asian or other ethnically diverse groups, people with disabilities and people from the LGBT community.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Flexible working options can also be discussed in more detail with the Recruiting Manager for the post, or line manager once in post as part of our Flexible Working Policy. Please be advised that requests will be considered based upon the service structure and service needs once in post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification for more specific information about this post.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ where you can also find out more about how to access vaccinations.
DIHC presents the unique opportunity to welcome staff into a new type of NHS Trust where they can work in partnership with others to create A Great Place to Work. For more information, please look at our website www.dihc.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification for more specific information about this post.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ where you can also find out more about how to access vaccinations.
DIHC presents the unique opportunity to welcome staff into a new type of NHS Trust where they can work in partnership with others to create A Great Place to Work. For more information, please look at our website www.dihc.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Recent experience within primary/and or community and or emergency setting
- Independent consulting
- Ability to work under pressure
- Health-needs assessments including dementia
Desirable
- Willing to undertake the prescribing course
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to assess a situation and get the support required/take appropriate action
- Communication of difficult messages to patients/residents and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Undertake clinical tasks as required/appropriate
- Have an understanding of multi-professional working across the community
Desirable
- Advanced Clinical Skills
- Post Graduate Certificate in Long Term Conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Clinical Degree
- Registration NMC
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Physical Assessment & Clinical Reasoning (PACR)
Desirable
- Prescriber ( or working towards)
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical examination skills
- Clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Accountability of own role
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
Desirable
- Work within General Practice
- Knowledge of working with Care Homes
- Quality Outcomes Framework
- Impact Investment Fund
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Recent experience within primary/and or community and or emergency setting
- Independent consulting
- Ability to work under pressure
- Health-needs assessments including dementia
Desirable
- Willing to undertake the prescribing course
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to assess a situation and get the support required/take appropriate action
- Communication of difficult messages to patients/residents and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Undertake clinical tasks as required/appropriate
- Have an understanding of multi-professional working across the community
Desirable
- Advanced Clinical Skills
- Post Graduate Certificate in Long Term Conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Clinical Degree
- Registration NMC
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Physical Assessment & Clinical Reasoning (PACR)
Desirable
- Prescriber ( or working towards)
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical examination skills
- Clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Accountability of own role
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
Desirable
- Work within General Practice
- Knowledge of working with Care Homes
- Quality Outcomes Framework
- Impact Investment Fund
Other
Essential
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).
