Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver nursing care in accordance with national and local policy and guidance and in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The successful applicant will work within the Community Nursing service to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and ensure patients receive a two hour response when clinically indicated.

Job Purpose:

The post holder will ensure the provision of the highest standard of clinical care by using advanced skills and expert knowledge to holistically assess needs, instigate, and provide clinical treatments using evidence-based practice to prevent hospital admissions.

The post holder will visit adult patients in their own home who have an identified nursing need including those with a long-term condition, complex care needs and needing care at home and at the end of life for physical and symptomatic nursing care

The post holder will use an electronic patient held record system, EMIS as a record of care and all our nurses are provided with a work Iphone and Ipad for mobile working

To ensure the Urgent Community Response Two Hour National standard is met for patients on the Community Nursing caseload with an urgent need.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Level 1 Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
• Practice Supervisor and Assessor (to be completed within 1yr of post)

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Band 6 experience in the community setting
• Ability to prioritise visits in accordance with patient need and to organise workload without direct supervision
• Experience prioritising, and allocating assessments in accordance with patient clinical need and individual competencies
• Broad range of clinical skills relevant to Community Nursing, - including but not limited to Compression Bandaging, Dopplers, Venepuncture, Male & Suprapubic catheter, Syringe drivers and Palliative care Symptom Management.
• A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use if required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Procare Community Services

Address

Milford Hospital

Tuesley Lane

Milford

GU7 1UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.procarehealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Health Partners At Violet Melchett are looking for a practice nurse for our busy 11,000 patient GP practice. Alongside traditional GP services we offer a range of community services and activities so your job will be busy and varied. You will be based at our d premises just off the Kings Road, Chelsea SW3 .

Practice Nurse Job Description

Responsible to: Clinically the Partners and Lead nurse/Administratively the Business manager.

Clinical Duties & Key Responsibilities

The practice nursing team leads and contributes to the following areas. There is the scope for specialisation, though all nurses need to provide core nursing services:

Core nursing services to provide all services

Health promotion activities, such as smoking cessation, weight management, dietary and exercise advice Sexual health and contraception, Cervical cytology, Childhood immunisations, Travel health, Blood taking. Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds Removal of all types of skin closure materials. See patients for urgent and opportunistic nursing care New patient checks NHS health checks (vascular risk) Demonstrate and teach patients, as appropriate, principles of care and procedures, working towards their independence and self-care Ambulatory BP

Administer drugs and vaccines by any route, according to NMC, practice and, where appropriate the NHS England or CCG guidelines

Extended role of nurses to offer a range of services from this list

Long Term Conditions management Including annual reviews:

Cardio-renal metabolic, asthma and COPD, hypertension and heart disease

Minor ailments and ECGs

Clinical organisation

Assisting the HCAs in ordering and stock control to ensure the clinical rooms are adequately stocked Assisting the HCAs with the organisation of clinical wastes e.g. sharps bins. Working on health campaigns and waiting room displays In collaboration with practice staff, to maintain clerical organisation and documentation of the population at risk, and instituting appropriate recall systems. Ensure CQC compliance in all activities related to the role.

Management of Risk

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken.

Monitoring fridge temperatures

Ensure the adequate stocking and monitoring of emergency drugs and equipment.

Where appropriate, oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements

Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Be aware of and adhere to all statutory provisions, Health and Safety Regulations and NMC code of conduct.

Ensure practice policies and NHSE policies - where they apply to the practice - are followed

Communication

To attend and participate in practice meetings and discussions, for example on the development of clinical protocols and the delivery of enhanced services.

To attend and participate in practice nursing team meetings, network MDTs and learning events both within the practice and at a borough level.

To discuss with the practice manager and partners as appropriate any factors affecting the delivery of care and agree appropriate action.

Team Working

Understand own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over time

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of those taking on delegated duties

Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice

Accept delegation from other team members where appropriate, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded in own practice

Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team in providing primary care services.

Initiate, develop, implement and evaluate pathways of care and health promotion programmes in collaboration with other members of the primary care team, clinical and administrative staff.

The post holder will be supported by, and give support to, others in the nursing team.

Utilising Information

Keep accurate up-to-date records of clinical and administrative work and conduct regular audits of work, including participating in research as agreed by the practice.

Run clinical searches using Systm1 to ensure recall for smears and LTCs are up-to-date.

Learning and Development

Maintain your own clinical expertise and attend relevant study sessions. Training needs include the responsibility to ensure the post holder contributes to the effectiveness of the practice team as a whole

Undertake procedures regarded as the extended role of the nurse for which specific experience or training will be needed and authorisation is given by the partnership

Act as mentor to the other members of the nursing team, assessing competence against set standards as requested and if appropriately qualified

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments

Undertake mandatory and statutory training

Equality and Diversity

Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights

Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies

Act as a role model in good practice relating to equality and diversity

Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Promote diversity and equal opportunities in accessing quality care

This job description will be developed and reviewed as appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• Criteria Essential Desirable
• Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term
• Ability to identify determinants conditions, selected from a range including: on health in the local area
• Diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, heart Knowledge of public health disease, anti-coagulation therapy issues in the local area
• Aware of accountability of own role and other
• Awareness of local and national roles in a nurse led service health policy
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• Prescribing according to NMC guidelines
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
• Skills
• Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care
• Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills IT skills
• Team work
• Qualifications Registered General Nurse Additional training in long term conditions
• Membership of a professional body
• Practice nurse qualification
• Positive role model

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.

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

Health Partners at Violet Melchett

Address

Health Partners at Violet Melchett

30 Flood Walk

Chelsea

London

SW3 5RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.healthpartnersatvioletmelchett.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management and team development as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager to the team, allocating workloads.
• Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward.
• To co-ordinate and manage patient flow within the unit including timely admission and discharge, ensuring national targets are met where possible
• To promote the unit and the Trust as a whole in the most positive manner to patients, relatives and the local population
• To have knowledge of relevant national and local health policies and their impact on the service
• To inform/escalate to Department/Ward Manager / Matron if acceptable levels of care, standards, practice and patient safety is compromised and develop appropriate actions
• To assist and or lead in the development/implementation of local and trust policies and protocols relevant to the specialty, ensuring effective implementation in local area.
• To manage control and quality of levels of stock and equipment within the clinical and non-clinical areas and promote and ensure economic use of all resources.
• To attend corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team.
• To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences at regional and national level and on working groups as appropriate.
• To promote and deliver effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other wards and departments in the Trust and externally.
• To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development and improvement.
• In the absence or as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager. Initiate and coordinate investigations of incidents, accidents, complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and lead in any investigations where required to do so

Clinical Management

• Provide senior nursing advice and support to facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/carers in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage and coordinate complex clinical situations, taking appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
• To be clinically competent and confident in the use of specialised equipment in varied clinical settings.
• Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff providing daily unit management, continuity of care and a high standard of excellent nursing care.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should be planned which will include the appropriate level of physiological, psychological, spiritual, socio - economic and cultural aspects which influence the care of patients within the unit.
• To contribute to setting and monitor standards of nursing care within the ward.
• To liaise with medical staff and other disciplines on the management of high quality patient care.
• To ensure that patient care is delivered within the Nursing and Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct.
• To promote the involvement of patients and their relatives in the management and evaluation of care.
• To have shared responsibility for the delivery of patient care by all members of the nursing team on the unit.
• To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
• To undertake appropriate training to expand relevant clinical skills.
• To regularly take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively and to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained for their shifts.
• Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
• Ensure the nurse documentation is maintained to the Trust standard.

People Management

• To assess and develop action plans to meet individual development needs.
• To participate in orientation programmes for all newly appointed nursing staff.
• To monitor staff performance, conduct or participate in Individual Performance Appraisal, including supporting revalidation process.
• To encourage & motivate staff within the ward on personal & professional development at all levels.
• To deploy and utilise staffing resources effectively and efficiently.
• To support members of the team and refer to appropriate services.
• To assist in the selection, appointment & induction of new staff.
• Ensure staffing levels and skill mix is scheduled to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patient.
• To assist in the co-ordination and monitoring of off duty, annual leave, sickness and absence occurring in the unit.

Leadership Development

• To promote an environment conducive to learning.
• To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and resource for learners and the nursing team and the multi-professional teams
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
• To assess learning & developmental needs of members of the ward nursing team.
• To assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes of specialty based teaching ensuring learning objectives are achieved.
• To ensure that own personal development is maintained and recorded to ensure compliance for revalidation.
• To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of a particular group of staff delegated by the Charge Nurse or Senior Sister.
• Supervise and support the nursing care of the other junior nurses, students and HCAs to maintain a high standard of excellent nursing care.
• To share highly specialist knowledge and skills around the Trust with active involvement in ward patient care if the unit allows.
• Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the ward and trust wide.

Budget responsibilities

• Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
• Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation
• Authorise timesheets for temporary nursing and support staff as appropriate.

Research And Audit

• To develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within the unit.
• To promote awareness of current nursing research in members of the unit.
• To introduce and apply research findings to the unit relating to nursing practice where relevant.
• To promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to the ward.
• Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support.
• Arranges for the collection and analysis of audit and research data as required.
• Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
• Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.

Personal Development

• Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying development needs within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process.
• To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within your personal performance planning and Development Review.
• To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Diploma / degree level or equivalent experience
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 3 ILM or equivalent) or working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of leading a team in a clinical environment
• Research awareness and commitment to evidence based practice
• Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
• Understanding key features of Clinical governance
• Knowledge of audit & audit procedures

Skills

Essential

• Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided by ward
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
• Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
• Ability to co-ordinate & liaise with MDT members
• Computer literacy eg experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period.
• Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
• Occasional distressing / highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, complaints, concerns arising from incident communicated to patients and relatives.
• Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Assistant Technical Officer interested in a career in Endoscopy and Decontamination.

In May 2025 we opened a brand-new purpose-built Endoscopy Unit at our Tiverton and District Hospital site. The unit has three procedure rooms and delivers a range of diagnostic endoscopic procedures. The unit has its own dedicated decontamination suite on site, where Assistant Technical Officers support the provision of decontaminated endoscopes for our patients.

We are looking for highly motivated and adaptable people who are committed to providing the highest standards of care for our patients.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours (4 x 9.5hr shifts between Monday to Friday)

Interview Date: 22/09/26

For further information please contact: Jesse Oliver, Decontamination and Stores Service Manager on 01392 403936 (Monday and Thursday) or 01392 404675 on Tuesday and Friday) or [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Tiverton

Devon

EX16 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Deputy Head of Information Governance will be a senior member of the Information Governance (IG) Team and will lead the operational, day-to-day management of the following areas of IG, so they operationally support the clinical and business objectives of the Trust and other partner organisations it provides services to (eg General Practices [GPs]).

Data Protection

Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations

Data Security and Protection Toolkit

Information Risk Management

Information Sharing and Confidentiality (Caldicott Principles)

Access to Records and Subject Access Requests

The post-holder will possess a high standard of interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, have excellent technical skills and a strong desire to improve the quality of IG within the Trust and partner organisations. They will be experienced in writing reports on complex IG issues and in dealing with external stakeholders such as the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

Please see the job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level within a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Recognised professional qualification (eg ISEB) or equivalent experience
• PRINCE2

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a senior management position within IG and negotiating and influencing a variety of senior staff
• Specialist knowledge of IG, Sharing and Risk Management and improvement planning
• Extensive expert knowledge of key legislation (eg Freedom of Information Act 2000, Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, Children's Act 2004, Human Rights Act 1998, Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations, Common Law Duty of Confidentiality, etc)
• Project and change management methodologies
• Creating and delivering training to staff at all levels
• Data Security and Protection Toolkit
• Creating and undertaking audits, analysing findings and writing reports and action plans
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions on difficult and complex issues
• Planning over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjusting plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Able to maintain confidentiality and trust and deal with difficult situations tactfully

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Knowledge of information systems within the NHS
• Knowledge of both the Primary and Secondary Care Sectors
• Professional memberships (eg British Computer Society, IHRIM, etc)

Skills

Essential

• Leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Organisational, motivational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyse and assimilate complex facts and situations and formulate a range of options and plans, both short- and long-term
• Negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills
• Ability to respond to sudden, unexpected and/or diverse demands and expectations
• Managing own workload and problem-solving queries using own initiative
• Able to work under pressure and to tight and often changing deadlines

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saturn House

School Lane

Knowsley

L34 9GJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

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.

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

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The two shift patterns for the role: 08.00 16.00 and 12.00 20.00, with two weekends on rota.

This position is part-time, 22.5 hrs per week.

A driving license and access to a vehicle is necessary for this role.

We would encourage you to get in touch with us prior to application to hear all about our community teams and how you can get involved.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Adult on the Nursing and Midwifery Register
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• To meet the numeracy literacy and clinical competency requirements of the role

Desirable

• Evidence of other post registration education and training
• Clinical specific post registration courses such as; wound, diabetes, continence care, including leg ulcer management and/or other nursing interventions

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating and working in partnership with other professionals and agencies

Desirable

• Teaching experience including facilitating groups for delivering health promotion
• Experience of working in a community setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current reforms and developments in community care
• Understands the importance of promoting self care and rehabilitation for the housebound patient
• Knowledge and awareness of principles of audit, research and clinical governance
• Understands the value of timely record keeping and accurate recording of nursing interventions

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to develop SMART care plans to deliver quality nursing care to patients

Desirable

• Ability to deliver a broad range of practical nursing tasks to monitor and manage patients' conditions Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use own initiative, work autonomously as well as in a team

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.

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Borough Health Centres

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Current NMC Registration

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA
• Evidence of post registration study and training eg Child Protection
• Intermediate life support if required in clinical setting

Experience

Essential

• Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Interest in developing nursing skills

Desirable

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implement evidence based practice

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree

Desirable

• Mentor Qualification
• Evidence of up-to date mandatory training.
• Evidence of continued personal professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Acute recent NHS hospital experience

Desirable

• 6 months post-registration experience
• Experience of involvement with discharge planning
• Evidence of working as part of a wider MDT

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication
• Able to work as part of a team
• Act as a facilitator and enabler with patients / carers
• Good organisational skills and able to prioritise and delegate
• Confident in dealing with difficult situations
• Able to motivate and encourage others

Desirable

• Evidence of supporting and teaching colleagues
• Experience of working closely with external providers to ensure that patients are directed to the right sort of support and services available to them
• Confident in the use of NHS IT systems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

WARRINGTON

WA7 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well being
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with known long term conditions
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition as appropriate
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols
• Work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote them to live healthily and apply principles of self-care
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
• Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for mental health as required. Administer appropriate prescribed therapies
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

• Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad.
• Promote and deliver evidence based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
• Assess and manage routine wounds and support good wound management in complex cases.
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of the statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedures and local guidance.

Team working

• Understand own role and scope in the practice and identify how this may develop over time
• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
• Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence
• Prioritise own and others workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
• Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery
• Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care

COMMUNICATION:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication and develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations.

• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
• Communicate and support patients who are receiving bad news
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Is proactive in seeking out different styles and methods of communicating to assist longer term needs and aims recognising the needs for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
• Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication
• Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and develop communication networks
• Participate in meetings, delivering the nurse agenda

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

The post-holder will develop oneself and contribute to the development of others.

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that NMC professional development requirements for PREP are met, participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment.

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Act as a positive role model and support members of the nursing/HCA team to undertake mandatory and statutory training
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
• Identifies development needs for others from emerging work demands and future career aspirations
• Enable opportunities for others to apply their developing knowledge and skills
• Lead others to make realistic self-assessment of their knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency and actions that are not in the interest of the patients
• Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of nurse services to patients, ensuring the needs of the patients are the priority and share expertise with less experienced team members
• Participate and planning in implementing changes within a specified area of responsibility
• Appropriate mentorship (and induction when necessary on appointment).

Health Safety & Security:

The post-holder will promote, monitor and maintain their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks e.g manual handling
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines
• Reporting potential risks identified.

Service Improvement:

The post-holder will:

• Appraise, interpret and apply suggestions, recommendations and directives to improve Practice policies, protocols, standards and services
• Identifies and evaluates potential improvements to the service
• Discuss improvement ideas with Management and The Partnership and agree a prioritised plan of implementation to take forward agreed improvements
• Support and work with other members of the nursing/HCA teams to help them understand the need for change and to adapt to it e.g the development and the implementation of new Enhanced Services
• Enable and encourage others to suggest change, challenge tradition and share good practise with others
• Evaluate the changes made and suggest further improvements where needed
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

QUALITY

The post-holder will contribute to improving quality within the Practice, and will:

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Understand own role, its scope and how this may change and develop over time in developing a high quality organisation
• Deliver care as an individual and team according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence based care
• Alert and promote other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Evaluate and report on complaints and/or significant events to Practice Manager and identify learning from incidents/near misses

• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Lead on the maintenance and supports change within nursing/HCA teams that improves the quality of systems and processes
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The post-holder will promote and support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
• Acting as a role model in observance of equality and diversity good practice
• Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
• Manages people and applies internal processes in a fair and equal way

CONFIDENTIALITY AND RECORD KEEPING:

Observe a strict code of confidentiality at all times.

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

IM&T

All information/data to be used only in line with Hucknall Road Medical Centre IM&T policies, procedures and protocols. In particularly record all patient contact contemporaneously onto the EMIS patient Electronic Medical Record using the appropriate read code.

Additional

• Nursing and Midwifery Council registration maintained

Employment Policy & Procedures

The post holder will ensure that they read and abide by the Employment Policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level nurse
• Current NMC

Desirable

• Specialist Practitioner Practice Nursing degree
• Degree
• Nurse prescribing
• Teaching qualification e.g. 998
• Triage training

Additional

Essential

• Flexible working to ensure business and service continuity.
• Logical/lateral thinker.
• Calm manner.
• Reliable.
• Honest.
• Trustworthy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivation.
• Able to manage own workload.

Desirable

• Car driver desirable

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience.
• 2 years experience at band 5 or above within practice nursing.
• Relevant primary care nursing working experience.
• Experience in chronic disease management (including coronary heart disease, diabetes, rheumatology and respiratory).
• Minor injuries and Treatment Room experience
• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner in the health care setting.
• Evidence of working within clinical guidelines and quality standards.
• Knowledge of NMC Scope of Professional Practice.
• Ability to assess and identify care needs.
• Evidence of reflective practice.
• Knowledge and experience of protocol development according to recognised best practice.

Desirable

• Management National Service Frameworks (QOF).
• Commitment to clinical supervision.
• Participation in clinical audit.
• Experience of appraising evidence.
• Understanding of risk/issues of liability and accountability.
• Teaching/assessing experience.

General & Special Knowledge

Essential

• Diabetes.
• COPD.
• Asthma.
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Family Plannning.
• Cervical cytology.
• INR.
• Immunisation vaccination.
• Travel health.
• Mens / Womans Health.
• Mental Health issues.
• Health Promotion Education.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• IT Literacy & read coding.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, unsupervised at all times and prioritises own workload.
• Be competent in all aspects of first contact care.
• Use own initiative to promote the service.
• Effective communicator & listener, decision-making skills.
• Critical analysis abilities. Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Effective team worker.
• Autonomous worker.
• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• Use of practice protocols and resource access.
• Ability to exercise professional autonomy and critical judgement.

Desirable

• Leadership skills.
• Audit 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Hucknall Road Medical Centre

Address

Kibworth Close

Nottingham

NG5 1NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hucknallrdmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)