Job summary
Pineheath Ward delivers quality, patient centred care within our 24 bedded unit, providing rehabilitation to a group of patients with varying complexities of needs including palliative care. We accept adult patients of all ages who have rehabilitation needs. Our patients come to us following medical, surgical or orthopaedic treatment, sometimes directly from their homes.
Opportunities exist for further training and development within the role. You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive, friendly multidisciplinary team.
The post involves rotation between day/night duties, full/ part time posts are available. Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another.
Praising NCH&Cs compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Main duties of the job
- Implement care for patients on the as defined by the individualised care plan.
- Provide a high standard of direct care for patients.
- To work in a collaborative manner with all other staff working within the unit
- To carry out direct patient care
- To establish relationships with patients, family and friends that helps them to express their needs.
- Communicate relevant information regarding the needs of patients, family and friends.
- To document and sign all care interventions provided.
- To be involved in the induction and mentoring of new staff where applicable.
About us
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&Cs compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS Community Trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Implement care for patients on the as defined by the individualised care plan.
- Provide a high standard of direct care for patients.
- To work in a collaborative manner with all other staff working within the unit.
- To carry out direct patient care
- To establish relationships with patients, family and friends that helps allow them to express their needs.
- Communicate relevant information regarding the needs of patients, family and friends.
- To document and sign all care interventions provided.
- To be involved in the induction and mentoring of new staff where applicable.
Management/ Organisational Responsibilities
- Ensure effective and efficient use of all ward/department resources.
- Provide leadership to all members of the ward, promoting effective team work.
- Be responsible for monitoring staffing levels and the skill mix to ensure that this is appropriate to meet the needs of patients, and taking initial action to rectify any identified deficits through ward manager/modern matron.
- Maintain a positive approach to achievement within the team.
- Ensure adequate provision and maintenance of equipment.
- Assist with the induction of new staff and students, acting as a mentor.
- Act as a role model giving guidance and support to other staff and students.
- Participate in problem solving related to work organisation.
- To ensure that patients and carers are aware of their current and ongoing health needs.
- To participate and promote clinical supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Implement care for patients on the as defined by the individualised care plan.
- Provide a high standard of direct care for patients.
- To work in a collaborative manner with all other staff working within the unit.
- To carry out direct patient care
- To establish relationships with patients, family and friends that helps allow them to express their needs.
- Communicate relevant information regarding the needs of patients, family and friends.
- To document and sign all care interventions provided.
- To be involved in the induction and mentoring of new staff where applicable.
Management/ Organisational Responsibilities
- Ensure effective and efficient use of all ward/department resources.
- Provide leadership to all members of the ward, promoting effective team work.
- Be responsible for monitoring staffing levels and the skill mix to ensure that this is appropriate to meet the needs of patients, and taking initial action to rectify any identified deficits through ward manager/modern matron.
- Maintain a positive approach to achievement within the team.
- Ensure adequate provision and maintenance of equipment.
- Assist with the induction of new staff and students, acting as a mentor.
- Act as a role model giving guidance and support to other staff and students.
- Participate in problem solving related to work organisation.
- To ensure that patients and carers are aware of their current and ongoing health needs.
- To participate and promote clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE level Grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent
Desirable
- Care certificate qualifciation
- NVQ Healthcare Qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements
- Ability to work 12.5 hour shift patterns
- May be required to work in other community hospital's within our Trust in order to meet the needs of the service
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Responds positively to change
- Flexible
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Communication
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Application evidence good understanding of language and spelling
Desirable
- Evidence of alternative modes of communication
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Polite/courteous
- Caring personality
- Sensitive and tolerant
- Resilient
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Responds positively to change
- Flexible
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Social skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE level Grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent
Desirable
- Care certificate qualifciation
- NVQ Healthcare Qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements
- Ability to work 12.5 hour shift patterns
- May be required to work in other community hospital's within our Trust in order to meet the needs of the service
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Responds positively to change
- Flexible
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Communication
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Application evidence good understanding of language and spelling
Desirable
- Evidence of alternative modes of communication
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Polite/courteous
- Caring personality
- Sensitive and tolerant
- Resilient
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Responds positively to change
- Flexible
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Social skills
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).
