Job summary

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to use yourclinical skills and make a difference, while working in a communityenvironment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Droitwich, Ombersley and RuralsNeighbourhood Team (DOR). We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committedNurse into the role of Senior Band 6 Nurse based within the DORNeighbourhood Team. It is envisaged thatthe individual appointed will be primarily based at Droitwich Medical Centre,but will also work across the Neighbourhood Team, including at our satellitebase in Tenbury. There will be necessity to carry out clinical visits topatients within their own homes depending on the needs of the service, makingthis a really exciting and diverse Role.

Our Neighbourhood Team is an integrated team of Registered Nurses,Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Health Care Assistants, AdvancedClinical Practitioners, and Administrators and work together in our localNeighbourhood and alongside our GP partners to support people in their home environment.

Main duties of the job

The role will require:

The ability to communicate effectively withothers at all levels Working flexibly to provide the servicedelivery need across the local area. The service operates from 7:30am 6:30pm,Monday to Sunday including bank holidays. Some weekend work will be required. An enthusiastic, motivated, and innovativethinker to become part of a primary care facing community The ability to work autonomously and whilstsupervising others and working within a multi-disciplinary team The ability to problem-solve and manage timeeffectively Experience of working in a fast paced andvaried environment The ability to travel to deliver care services

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.

What we offer;

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Behave consistentlywith the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day-to-daybasis. Act as a role modelto colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards ofprofessionalism. Use their initiativeand take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and theservice they provide. Work as an autonomouspractitioner with the integrated care team providing rapid and planned expertprofessional assessment and treatment interventions to patients in their ownhomes or other community settings to enable patients to maximise their independence,health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.This will be achieved through a combination of hands on expert clinical skillsand knowledge to treat, educate and support patients on a designated caseloadand by working with patients and their carers to assess, plan and implementappropriate packages of care. Demonstrate expertclinical knowledge, health promotion and holistic assessment skills and willwork with the patient and their carers to assess, plan, implement and evaluatetheir ongoing care and support needs in their own home or temporary/usual placeof residence. Support theOperational and Clinical Team leaders in the delivery of best nursing practice,be involved in triage, allocation of work and leadership of other staff, manageteam resources and deputise in their absence.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience in a clinical setting able to demonstrate transferability of experience to community setting Experience of management of caseloads or wards and organisation of staff Clinical audit/service improvement and development work Experience of active participation in interdisciplinary team working

Desirable

Transcribing medication training Clinical audit/service improvement and development work

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (RN1) Graduate Nursing Qualification at Academic Level 6 or working towards. Preceptorship training Evidence of on-going continuing professional development I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification An interest or experience in Tissue Viability Prescribing Qualification or willingness to undertake Post-graduate modules in Leadership Practice Educator

Knowledge

Essential

High level of clinical knowledge and skill Clinical Governance Good knowledge of community services and care pathways Health Improvement Good working knowledge of positive risk taking and effective risk management strategies

Desirable

Understanding of National and local health and social care strategies strategies Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act Understanding of an Integrated Care System and the Neighbourhood Teams role within the wider system.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Role modelling good behaviour that supports teamworking Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in both written and verbal formats Ability to work independently and set own priorities A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others High level of clinical skills Time management and organisation skills Teaching skills Ability to challenge poor behaviour

Desirable

Advanced assessment skills