Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Pineheath Ward - Kelling Hospital. We are looking for an experienced registered nurse to join our management team on a permanent basis, providing leadership at band 6 to our team delivering quality care including rehabilitation and palliative care.
This is real opportunity to further your career, driving forward change and developing the team to meet the changing demands of our patient group. In addition, you will be working closely with colleagues from across the MDT and wider trust,with a real focus on the delivery of quality care for patients.
If you would like to develop your own leadership and management skills, this is the role for you!
Main duties of the job
Is responsible for his/her practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council code of professional conduct. Takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence. To continue any development highlighted through the appraisal process and attend mandatory and specific training sessions.
Plan and assess programmes of care with realistic nursing goals with the consultation of patient, family and multidisciplinary team
To be sensitive to patients needs in respect of courtesy, dignity and privacy.Promote effective communication within the team.
Provide information and education, which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle ( appropriately, to meet patients needs).
Recommend innovative changes in clinical practice to enhance patient care.
Participate in audit processes and action outcomes.
Demonstrate an understanding of research and application to clinical practice
Use clinical expertise and knowledge to promote a 'nurse led' approach to care.
Ensure the safe control and custody of drugs within the
ward/department in line with Trust Policy and local Standard Operating
Procedures.
Inform the Ward Manager of changes which may affect
safe and competent practice.
Ensure that all patient care is documented accurately and legible and
that systems are maintained in a timely manner.
Work collaboratively with outside agencies.
About us
Pineheath Ward is a twenty four bed unit based at Kelling Hospital, Holt in Norfolk, which aims to deliver high quality safe and effective care to our complex patient group who are referred to us from across the region.
We are a well-established and very supportive team. So, if you consider yourself as friendly, compassionate and a good team player then we would welcome you to apply to join us.
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.
Please see the attached job description for full details
Find out more about working for our organisation here:
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Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management/Organisational Responsibilities
Deputise for the Ward Manager
Perform delegated tasks on behalf of the Ward Manager
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 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
Management/Organisational Responsibilities
Deputise for the Ward Manager
Perform delegated tasks on behalf of the Ward Manager
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 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
- Current NMC registration, level 1
- Registered mentor
Desirable
- Working towards Degree
- Sign off Mentor
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Self-awareness
- Flexible/positive approach to work to meet the needs of the service
- Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to identify with the Trust commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Value and respect the privacy and dignity for patients
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
People and personal development
Essential
- Evidence of relevant experience and development
- Ability to Support/mentor/coach staff
Desirable
- Willing to undertake appropriate training
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Coaching skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of leading a team in clinical practice
- Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and developing and delivering care plans designed to meet their needs
Desirable
- Appropriate short clinical skills e.g. venepuncture
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Experience of audit
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical/professional issues
- Understanding or resource management
- Knowledge and understanding of learner needs
Desirable
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of audit research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration, level 1
- Registered mentor
Desirable
- Working towards Degree
- Sign off Mentor
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Self-awareness
- Flexible/positive approach to work to meet the needs of the service
- Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to identify with the Trust commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Value and respect the privacy and dignity for patients
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
People and personal development
Essential
- Evidence of relevant experience and development
- Ability to Support/mentor/coach staff
Desirable
- Willing to undertake appropriate training
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- Coaching skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of leading a team in clinical practice
- Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and developing and delivering care plans designed to meet their needs
Desirable
- Appropriate short clinical skills e.g. venepuncture
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Experience of audit
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical/professional issues
- Understanding or resource management
- Knowledge and understanding of learner needs
Desirable
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of audit research
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).
