Sister/Charge Nurse - Early Intervention Team

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a experienced Nurse to join our multi disciplinary team to work as part of urgent community response delivering high quality nursing care in patient's homes across West Suffolk.

The role requires the successful candidate to manage a caseload of patients and support the management of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence-based practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventionsTo be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordinating, planning and delivery of the nursing servicesTo work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and facilitate early discharge.Initially the role will focus on urgent community response but will expand into general community nursing.

Main duties of the job Be able to complete a holistic assessment of any new patient, taking into account their physical, social, psychological needs.Be able to plan, carry out and evaluate treatment interventions for the patients and modify healthcare plans as needed, using persuasive, motivational, negotiating, emphatic and reassurance skills.Be able to encourage patients towards self-care and independence, and provide training, education and advice, using a health coaching approach.Aim to avoid admissions to the acute setting, where possible, and actively support discharges into the community, using problem solving approach.

Manage and oversee the day to day triage of referrals to the team.Be responsible for the coordination of the day to day planning and delivery of nursing services, prioritising clinical needs and delegating where needed.

Utilise risk management strategies and good communication skills to effectively manage the workload and follow the escalation policy.Be able to reflect on ethical and moral issues and provide guidance to others, using an effective leadership style.Support multi-disciplinary communication and work collaboratively with the team, patients, carers and other health workers and agencies involved in patient care.Promote best clinical practice as per agreed national, professional and local standards and policies About us #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk.

We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward).

It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work.

Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us.

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Job description

Job

responsibilities

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

As this role is supporting patients in their homes, you will be required to travel across West Suffolk. As frequent travel is essential for this role, therefore you must hold a full UK current driving licence. You will be asked to show a copy of your original driving licence at interview.

Person Specification

Education and

qualifications

Essential RN with current NMC registration. To have or be willing to work towards one or a combination of the following: oLeadership training. oLevel 3-degree Clinical module. oCare Lead / Case Management /Health coaching training.

Evidence of continuing professional development recent and relevant to the post. Desirable Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and use of HR management policies including Capability, Sickness management, and Disciplinary. Mentorship qualification.

Previous experience Community Nursing. Competencies in terminal/ palliative care and wound care. Experience and knowledge Essential Experience of supervision of staff, including PDR.

Evidence of high level of ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice and performance. Experience of co-ordinating and delegating work and reviewing others performance. Experience and knowledge of autonomous and independent decision making in home environments, which are often complex and unpredictable.

Enhanced awareness of mental health conditions and issues. Comprehensive holistic assessment skills in the patient's home environment. Evidence of formal clinical supervision.

Ability to give constructive feedback and praise Skills and abilities Essential High level of nursing skills and knowledge for managing and supporting the care of people in their own home environment.

High level of ability to work under pressure and set priorities to achieve service objectives High level of clinical reasoning skills and credibility as a nursing leader. Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training and short courses.

Effective communication skills with people on complex matters, issues, ideas, in complex situations. Ability to work alone and give professional supervision and guidance to junior staff. Actively demonstrate tact and diplomacy.

Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity. Ability to act on own initiative and manage any risks. Good observational and reporting skills.

Ability to manage stressful situations. Flexible approach to working hours and duties to accommodate patient/service needs. IV Therapy skills including cannulation and Central Venous Catheter management.

Catheterisation skills including male and suprapubic catheterisation. Evidence of post registration study relevant to role. Personal qualities Essential Model the trust and professional behaviours and objectives.

Professional appearance and attitude. Ability to evidence working in an integrated manner. Frequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.

Desirable Previous relevant experience working in community. Previous experience in leadership 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.

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) .