Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who:

- Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

- Has significant post-registration experience, ideally within palliative care, oncology, community nursing or a related specialty.

- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Is confident working autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

- Is someone who has critical thinking skills, uses initiative and is keen to stretch themselves each day.

- Has a compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.

- Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for community visits.

Additional Contact Details

Andrea Newing, Becky Cullis & Gillian Bennett

0300 4225370

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with appropriate experience in a relevant area of practice such as palliative care, community nursing or oncology
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for community visits.

Desirable

• Leadership experience at band 6 level

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of symptom management and fundamental strategies to manage this
• Experience of communicating complex and sensitive issues with patients, carers and professionals

Desirable

• Palliative Care Qualification
• Experience of managing a caseload

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate clear and advanced communication skills, written, verbal and non verbal
• Able to establish and maintain credibility with a diverse range of professionals and lay people
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to form professional relationships within a multidisciplinary 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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital- Beacon House

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you would be responsible for caring for your own caseload of patients. This would involve assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care needs and assessments. You would be caring for surgical patients following head and neck surgery but can also be caring for other surgical speciality patients on the ward. You would also be working with health care support workers and student nurses and need to delegate tasks effectively and safely. You would work closely and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regularly to ensure patient care needs are met. You would practice in line with Trust policies and procedures and comply with data protection and confidentiality legislation. You would need to actively participate in both mandatory training and education development opportunities relevant to your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning

Desirable

• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Completion of Bronze Quality Improvement

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience working in in a Head and Neck service or relevant speciality
• Evidence of building effective working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team and other key stakeholders

Desirable

• Evidence of link nurse responsibilities / specific team involvement

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan
• In depth knowledge of Head and Neck patients and operational processes within the speciality

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
• Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment.
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery.
• Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to good record keeping using the Trust electronic and paper methods

Desirable

• IT skills and experience including Electronic Patient Records, Trakcare, Safecare, NHS Mail, Health Roster, Microsoft Office

Qualities

Essential

• Be both enthusiastic and self-aware
• Resilient under pressure, self-aware and with an ability to learn through constructive feedback and personal reflection

Desirable

• Team focused, ability to work collaboratively and always underpinned by kindness and respect towards others
• Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Meeting the diverse needs of children aged 3 months to 5 years

- To deputise for the manager in her absence and ensure the requirements of Ofsted Statuary framework and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times. To undertake managerial responsibilities and effectively manage time between both roles.

- To adhere to the Nursery Policies, review any ineffective practice.

- To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, flexible childcare ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children and parents, promoting positive play experiences at all times.

- To promote the successful implementation of the Foundation Stage through effective curriculum planning and to manage time effectively to complete additional duties such as planning and completing developmental records

- To support and develop staff and students within the nursery ensuring that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential.

- To ensure maximum use of available resources is promoted supporting the nursery Manager to achieve a break-even basis at the end of each financial year.

- Together with the Nursery Manager, promote the nursery as a staff facility for eligible groups of NHS employees and evaluate performance through communication with parents e.g. using questionnaires and meetings.

- Being room based supporting key children and record keeping for approx 80% of the week

- Meeting the needs of the parents/guardians acting professionally, compassionately and consistently in day to day and sensitive situation

- To ensure the requirements of Early Years Foundation stage and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times

- To adhere to the nursery policies

- To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, flexible childcare ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, hygienic, caring and stimulating environment for children and parents, promoting positive play experiences at all times

- To work as part of a team and support/guide Nursery Assistants and Students ensuring that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential

- Actively promote diversity both in relation to childcare provision generally and in the nurseries, ensuring that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained

- Considerable flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the children

- To be a key holder and when required open or close the nursery

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, wed love to hear from you! For more information about this role, please contact Angela Clarke, Nursery Manager, at Little Apples on 0300 422 2260

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Must have a level 3 full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
• Paediatric Fist Aid level 3
• Appropriate Experience with working within a nursery environment
• Good knowledge of the EYFS and Statutory Requirements

Desirable

• Appropriate experience of working within a nursery setting and supporting other staff
• Safeguarding training/Designated Safeguarding lead
• Food handling and Basic Food hygiene training/knowledge

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Little Apples Nursery

Cunningham House

Cheltenham

GL53 7BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

- Will be designated to take charge of both areas of the department.

- Will be responsible for timely escalation of all issues to their Line Manager.

- Will act as a support for the band 7s, Matron and other Clinical Lead Nurses.

- Will actively participate in quality improvement projects

- Will work within & manage the clinical care team.

- Manage the flow of patients through the ward by timely signposting and referral of patients to appropriate health care providers.

- To identify and actively participate in a link role.

- Will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust local policies and procedures are known and adhered to and will ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

- Will be responsible for the assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of patient care.

- Will take responsibility for the supervision and guidance for other members of staff in the department including Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants & Students on a daily basis.

- Will actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of supervisors assessors for learners.

The proposed interview date is: 7th October

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with appropriate teaching/ assessing qualification and with substantial years post registration experience, including substantial experience in the speciality.
• ILS

Desirable

• Coronary care course
• ECG advanced knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration cardiac/ acute care experience

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Decision making skills

Desirable

• Excellent IT skills
• Appraisal training

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Deputy Clinical Lead for the Onward Care Team (OCT) is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for supporting safe, timely and person-centred discharge planning across Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals. Working as part of the OCT senior leadership team, the postholder will help shape discharge practice across the Trust and wider health and care system, ensuring patients are supported to achieve the right discharge outcome at the right time.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing clinical, operational and professional leadership within the Onward Care Team.

- Supporting and developing a team of specialist clinicians across both hospital sites.

- Delivering expert advice and guidance on complex onward care planning and discharge arrangements.

- Promoting a Home First approach that maximises independence and supports patient choice.

- Working collaboratively with ward multidisciplinary teams, community services, local authority partners and other stakeholders.

- Leading education, training and workforce development initiatives that strengthen discharge planning practice.

- Contributing to service improvement, audit and quality initiatives to improve patient flow and reduce avoidable delays.

- Supporting the development, implementation and review of discharge-related policies, guidance and standards.

- Deputising for the Clinical Team Lead when required and contributing to the ongoing development of the service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered healthcare professional who is passionate about improving patient outcomes, leading teams and influencing system-wide change. The role offers significant opportunities to contribute to the continued development of integrated discharge planning and transfer of care arrangements across Gloucestershire.

Additional working pattern details: If successful candidate is internal will be offered as a secondment. Possible 6 month extension dependent on wider Discharge coordination redesign work

Additional working pattern details: Part time applications will be considered against key responsibilities of the role and viability of fulfilling these

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Active registration with a regulated Healthcare Professional Body
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio and registration revalidation
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
• Acts as a role model and reinforces the Trust's values and behaviours
• Resilient when managing the challenges associated with a large team
• Able to escalate concerns effectively and appropriately to reduce risk and promote patient safety

Desirable

• Working towards an advanced practice qualification in leadership and development
• Keeps up to date with professional issues influencing discharge practice, management, education and research
• Able to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate relevant policies, protocols and guidance

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide (Gloucester Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Midwifery Care

- To provide the full range of midwifery support and care, which includes antenatal, one to one care in labour and postnatal care, liaising with midwifery colleagues, obstetric consultants and other relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team when appropriate

- To be competent in the full range of midwifery skills, including: venepuncture, maternal and neonatal resuscitation, care of regional anaesthesia and infant feeding support.

- To undertake the MDT Preceptorship at GHNHSFT and become competent in the additional skills such as cannulation, perineal suturing and intravenous drug administration.

- To participate in any on-call rota as required.

- To assess the mothers and babys condition and deliver appropriate care, within the multidisciplinary team.

- To carry out appropriate screening tests on women and babies, following appropriate discussion with the woman and informed consent.

- To be able to diagnose / recognise specific problems and make decisions in the provision of care related to pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period, informing the most suitably qualified person to assist in the provision of care in the event of any deviation from the norm.

- To deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.

- To provide health education and support with parenting skills to individuals and/ or formal and informal groups.

- To communicate effectively, adapting and tailoring to meet the needs of the patients, families and MDT colleagues.

- To receive information which may cause emotional distress to all parties and disseminates contentious, complex and sensitive information appropriately.

- To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.

- To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and Midwives Rules and Standards.

- Always maintain womens dignity and confidentiality.

- Demonstrate and promote a person/family centred, holistic style of clinical practice.

- To be responsible for the organisation of own caseload and appropriately delegate to support workers or other staff members to ensure effective time management. To assist the team in the day to day running of the clinical area.

- To communicate with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to aid effective woman-centred care, which will include taking an active role in team meetings, joint consultations and case conferences as required.

- Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support. Whilst supporting the woman, family and other staff as required.

- To communicate effectively, with women and families, potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; to provide family centred care.

- Be responsible for the protection of safeguarding of children with an awareness of child protection procedures

- To act as a mentor for midwifery learners and newly qualified midwives.

Please read the Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with degree or diploma (or expected to be active by December 2026 following successful completion of a Midwifery Degree)
• Newly qualified midwife who has successfully completed a midwifery training programme in England and hold relevant NMC UK registration, or to third-year student midwives who have undertaken their training in England and are currently working towards completion of their degree, with expected NMC UK registration by December 2026. This reflects the allocated funding available through the Graduate Guarantee.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
• Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment.
• Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team, Lead Midwives, Consultant Obstetricians
• Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan.
• Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence midwifery practice relating to area of clinical practice, management, education and research.
• Demonstrates ability to question and challenge midwifery practice in a constructive way so that standards of care are continually evaluated and improved.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload

Desirable

• Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
• Strong, professional leadership qualities, assertive and self-confident individual
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility

Clinical / Experience

Essential

• Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment
• Willing to participate in and complete the MDT Preceptorship programme within the expected timeframe

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic and self-aware
• Creative and Flexible
• Resilient under pressure
• Team focused
• Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provision of compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in the critical care setting

Monitor the condition and health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with patients, families and carers, ensuring appropriate escalation to a registered nurse

Provide effective evidence based care under the supervision of registered nurses in order to perform complex and non-complex activities

Recognise the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse reactions

Undertake safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with Trust policy and the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates

Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medications

Comply with Trust policy in relation to any safety critical medicines to be administered by Nursing Associates.

Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team

To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency framework

Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan

Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve

Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying out any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures

Develop knowledge and practice in any area of work required by the role

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area

Maintain clear and accurate written records relevant to practice

Additional contract details: Working across both GHNHSFT sites - CGH & GRH

Additional working pattern details: Working internally across site, including days, nights and weekends

Contact Details 0300 422 6247

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register (Part 2)
• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification

Desirable

• Completion of the Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in an acute care setting within medicine, surgery or equivalent
• Experience of managing acutely ill patients in a ward setting

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
• Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Demonstrates knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for support and advice
• Able to identify limitations of own competency and undertake Continuous Professional Development to maintain competencies and skills including all mandatory training.

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

- Registered Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

- Post registration acute care experience is essential

- A willingness to develop knowledge and skill is essential

- An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity

- Knowledge of clinical governance, policy and procedure

- An understanding of evidence based practice

- IT skills which can be built upon to incorporate the use of hospital administration, information and training systems

- Organisation and time management skills

Communication, interpersonal skills and personal qualities

- The ability to work cohesively with all members of the Critical Care team

- The ability to communicate with patients and their relatives with sensitivity and empathy

- Be able to work under pressure

- Be pro-active and take initiative

- Act as a good role model for others to follow

- Liaison with Acute and Community Support Services

Clinical Practice

As a Bank Nurse working within Critical Care, the expectation is that , you will be able to;

- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the nursing care of patients within Critical Care who present with complex medical and nursing care needs

- Deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using highly specialised equipment and resources safely and appropriately

- Administer medications, including multiple continuous infusions, within the Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing, and Administration of Medications (POPAM) guidelines

- Disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately and sensitively, ensure patient confidentiality is maintained

- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures and work in a manner to promote the Trust values and core objectives

- Work within the NMC code of conduct to include the responsible supervision of staff and students when required

- Utilise the Hospital computer systems such as the intranet, Trak-care, EPR and PAS

- Maintain clear and accurate written records relevant to practice

Leadership and management

- Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processes relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GHNHSFT and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters

- Report personal sickness to the Senior Nurse in Charge and Bank Office

- Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in the departmental and Trust protocols. Assist lead staff in investigating incidents as required

- Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice

- Ensure a smart, professional image that adheres to Trust policy

Education and training

- Be actively involved in and support departmental education programmes

- Develop the skills to supervise, mentor, support and educate less experienced and non-registered staff in the clinical practice setting

- Undertake all mandatory training

- Demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellence and play an active part in the introduction of research based change to improve patient centred care

Improving quality and developing practice

- Comply with requirements to register with the NMC and identify own learning needs and ensuring own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments

- Identify own development needs, aligning these to Trust and departmental service objectives

- Understand and contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/ protocols/ guidelines relevant to the specialist area

- Openly question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved

Physical, Mental & Emotional Effort & Working Conditions

- Will be required to utilise recognised manual handling techniques and guidelines

- May be expected to frequently manoeuvre patients/objects over 15 kg using appropriate aids

- Will have frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions and will be required to follow policies and procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control, infestations and COSHH regulations

- Frequent exposure to distressing and emotionally demanding situations involving patients and relatives

- Some exposure to patients displaying verbal and physical abuse

- The work pattern may be unpredictable and there is a frequent requirement for long periods of concentration, for example; when caring for a critically ill patient receiving supportive therapies for organ dysfunction, being continuously monitored and with multiple infusions, drug calculations and titration

- There is the on-going requirement to maintain excellent standards of care whilst working under pressure in an ever-changing and challenging environment

Summary of position:

The bank band 5 nurse will be responsible for the assessment and delivery of care to complex critically ill patients. The Bank Worker will be expected to carry out all relevant aspects of care with the support of experienced critical care nursing staff.

The Bank Staff Nurse post incorporates working within both Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Qualifications/Experience:

Registered Adult Nurse with significant acute post registration experience in a critical care setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning

Experience

Desirable

• Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment
• Previous experience in a relevant speciality

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Show commitment to developing competencies to include specialist skills
• Understand and be committed to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a band 6 Tissue Viability Nurse you will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of care as part of the Tissue Viability Team, in support of and under the supervision of the lead nurse in the team.

You will have a passion for tissue viability and we will help you develop your knowledge in the planning and evaluation of wound care. You will be supported in the planning, delivering and evaluation of education around tissue viability.

Although you will at all times act as directed by the lead nurse in the Tissue Viability Team, you will be competent to work without direct supervision, and will undertake a range of delegated duties within a frame work that has been agreed by the lead nurse.

You will communicate effectively at all times in conjunction with other team members, which will involve recording information, contributing to and maintaining high standards of care in tissue viability and pressure ulcer prevention.

For additional information please read the job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered nurse

Desirable

• Experience in wound care
• Degree level education.
• A recognised teaching qualification, i.e. 730/998 or equivalent.
• Qualification in wound care or working towards.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience.

Desirable

• Experience of writing educational programmes
• Experience of presenting
• Experience of RCA
• Experience in managing own work load

Statutory Registration

Essential

• RN Level 1

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Clinical competence.
• Ability to liaise effectively with senior medical and nursing staff, managers and all grades of health care workers.
• To be able to make informed clinical choices and formulate a plan of care delivery.
• Computer skills.

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of research process.
• Be able to critically analyse research papers.
• Project management experience.
• Demonstrate competent computer proficiency (Microsoft Applications).

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide (Cheltenham and Gloucester)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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