Out of Hours Sister/Charge Nurse - District Nursing
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2024 |
| Location: | Tameside, OL6 6NG |
| Company: | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6290379/245-NAM6DN-05-24 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Out of Hours Sister/Charge Nurse- District Nursing
Band 6 - 30 Hours - Evening and Overnight - Permanent
We are are currently looking to recruit a Band 6 Sister/Charge within our Out of Hours District Nursing service. You will be allocated to work in across the 5 neighbourhoods to support our patients during this time.
If you are a Self –motivated dynamic individual with a passion for community care this could be the position for you.
The post holder will have responsibility for management of the routine activities of the District Nursing Team, organising workload and staff rotas. Exercising judgement to ensure good clinical practises and high standards of care are maintained in order to meet service demand.
You will be working within an integrated neighbourhood and be involved with the current changes and developments within the organisation. Assess and develops students and junior staff to reach their potential by designing learning programmes and acting as and assessor/supervisor.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• The post holder has continuing daily responsibility and accountabilitywithout direct supervision for the Out of Hours District Nursing team.
• Assesses, plans, implements and reviews care pathways using research and evidence based knowledge to underpin practice.
• To supervise, lead, inform and delegate staff as appropriate to the needs of the service by utilising Nursing skills and resources effectively as directed by the Team Leader.
• Applies, analytical and judgemental skills to assess and interpret acute, chronic and palliative conditions, taking appropriate actions to prioritise patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates a high level of intuitive and creative problem solving skills to facilitate patient centred care: rationalising information to create patient concordance by using a high level of communication/negotiation skills.
• Participates in the appraisal process within the team and undertakes review of staff under supervision of the team leader.
• Prescribe efficiently and effectively from the Nursing Prescribing Formulary.
• To participate in the investigation of complaints and safeguarding concerning nursing services in accordance with the level of experience and encourage comments and suggestions on improving the quality of the service.
• To ensure that accidents, complaints and unusual incidents are reported in accordance with the policy.
• To analyse caseloads and constantly review work patterns as required.
• To participate in systems of clinical governance to achieve quality improvements i.e.
clinical audit and evidence based practice.
• To support and develop staff using CPD and to identify future leaders
Communications
• Provide and receive information where highly complex communication skills may be required in order to reach agreement or co-operation or because of barriers to understanding, for example cognitive impairment.
• Demonstrates professional sensitivity and empathy during the emotional demands of high exposure to distressing circumstances.
• Demonstrates empathy and re-assurance while motivating patients to be as self-caring and independent as their condition allows.
• Maintain a high level of communication/negotiation skills on daily basis with other health and social care professionals to achieve best outcomes in care pathways.
• To participate in the investigation of complaints and safeguarding concerning nursing services in accordance with the level of experience and encourage comments and suggestions on improving the quality of the service.
• Contributes to the investigation of any complaint received from patients, carers or others in accordance with Trust policy.
Responsibility for Patient Care
• Assesses, plans, implements and reviews pathways of care using research and evidence based knowledge to underpin practice.
• Show empathy and sensitivity when dealing with the terminally ill, the bereaved, or other sensitive health related problems/needs of patients, relatives or carers.
• Responsible for autonomous decision making for actions within the caseload.
• Ensures staffing resource is utilized effectively to meet patient care needs.
• Ensure appropriate/timely referrals are made to other health and social care professionals, and other statutory/voluntary bodies.
• To identify professional development and learning needs to maintain and develop clinical practise.
• Participate in multi-agency case conferences to develop pathways of care.
• To be responsible for the setting of the highest agreed standards of quality care within the resources available and to review and monitor these on a continuous basis.
• Ensure staff within the team have the right skills and knowledge to deliver patient care which will enhance the patients experience and deliver a high quality service
Planning and organising
• Inform and delegate staff as appropriate to the needs of the service by utilising Nursing skills and resources effectively within the team.
• Prioritise referrals and needs.
• Inform Team Leader of any ongoing nursing/management issues affecting working capacity and patient care.
• Responsible for planning off duty .
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024
Out of Hours Sister/Charge Nurse- District Nursing
Band 6 - 30 Hours - Evening and Overnight - Permanent
We are are currently looking to recruit a Band 6 Sister/Charge within our Out of Hours District Nursing service. You will be allocated to work in across the 5 neighbourhoods to support our patients during this time.
If you are a Self –motivated dynamic individual with a passion for community care this could be the position for you.
The post holder will have responsibility for management of the routine activities of the District Nursing Team, organising workload and staff rotas. Exercising judgement to ensure good clinical practises and high standards of care are maintained in order to meet service demand.
You will be working within an integrated neighbourhood and be involved with the current changes and developments within the organisation. Assess and develops students and junior staff to reach their potential by designing learning programmes and acting as and assessor/supervisor.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• The post holder has continuing daily responsibility and accountabilitywithout direct supervision for the Out of Hours District Nursing team.
• Assesses, plans, implements and reviews care pathways using research and evidence based knowledge to underpin practice.
• To supervise, lead, inform and delegate staff as appropriate to the needs of the service by utilising Nursing skills and resources effectively as directed by the Team Leader.
• Applies, analytical and judgemental skills to assess and interpret acute, chronic and palliative conditions, taking appropriate actions to prioritise patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates a high level of intuitive and creative problem solving skills to facilitate patient centred care: rationalising information to create patient concordance by using a high level of communication/negotiation skills.
• Participates in the appraisal process within the team and undertakes review of staff under supervision of the team leader.
• Prescribe efficiently and effectively from the Nursing Prescribing Formulary.
• To participate in the investigation of complaints and safeguarding concerning nursing services in accordance with the level of experience and encourage comments and suggestions on improving the quality of the service.
• To ensure that accidents, complaints and unusual incidents are reported in accordance with the policy.
• To analyse caseloads and constantly review work patterns as required.
• To participate in systems of clinical governance to achieve quality improvements i.e.
clinical audit and evidence based practice.
• To support and develop staff using CPD and to identify future leaders
Communications
• Provide and receive information where highly complex communication skills may be required in order to reach agreement or co-operation or because of barriers to understanding, for example cognitive impairment.
• Demonstrates professional sensitivity and empathy during the emotional demands of high exposure to distressing circumstances.
• Demonstrates empathy and re-assurance while motivating patients to be as self-caring and independent as their condition allows.
• Maintain a high level of communication/negotiation skills on daily basis with other health and social care professionals to achieve best outcomes in care pathways.
• To participate in the investigation of complaints and safeguarding concerning nursing services in accordance with the level of experience and encourage comments and suggestions on improving the quality of the service.
• Contributes to the investigation of any complaint received from patients, carers or others in accordance with Trust policy.
Responsibility for Patient Care
• Assesses, plans, implements and reviews pathways of care using research and evidence based knowledge to underpin practice.
• Show empathy and sensitivity when dealing with the terminally ill, the bereaved, or other sensitive health related problems/needs of patients, relatives or carers.
• Responsible for autonomous decision making for actions within the caseload.
• Ensures staffing resource is utilized effectively to meet patient care needs.
• Ensure appropriate/timely referrals are made to other health and social care professionals, and other statutory/voluntary bodies.
• To identify professional development and learning needs to maintain and develop clinical practise.
• Participate in multi-agency case conferences to develop pathways of care.
• To be responsible for the setting of the highest agreed standards of quality care within the resources available and to review and monitor these on a continuous basis.
• Ensure staff within the team have the right skills and knowledge to deliver patient care which will enhance the patients experience and deliver a high quality service
Planning and organising
• Inform and delegate staff as appropriate to the needs of the service by utilising Nursing skills and resources effectively within the team.
• Prioritise referrals and needs.
• Inform Team Leader of any ongoing nursing/management issues affecting working capacity and patient care.
• Responsible for planning off duty .
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024