South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity within the Community Ready and Reablement Unit for a band 5 registered nurse. This unit is part of the Trust's 'One step closer to home' philosophy. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hard-working Band 5 Registered Nurse to work with the multi-disciplinary team on the Community Ready Unit. This new post is an exciting opportunity to support patients awaiting discharge.
The Community Ready Unit offers a relaxed environment for patients who are community ready and may be awaiting various community support. The successful candidate will work as part of our Transfer of Care Hub to support patients who are community ready to continue their rehabilitation potential. This unit opened in January 2024, and we are continually striving to improve the quality of the service we provide. The post holder would be expected to work a rotation of days, nights, and weekends to meet changing service needs. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative, and positive with outstanding communication skills.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care.
2. To work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team ensuring patients receive appropriate interventions to improve their health and maximize their independence.
3. To always work to the NMC Code.
4. To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under delegation requirements.
5. Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organization of the unit/department in the absence of the Ward manager or deputy.
6. To actively support safe and timely discharge for patients to their own home or permanent residence.
7. To comply with the Trust's vision, values, and behavioral compact.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation, and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness, and civility and promote a compassionate, caring, and positive culture and working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, and especially from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression, and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a community of around 430,000 residents. We also offer specialized services outside this area, sometimes to a population as large as 860,000. Our staff benefits include a Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support, and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to assist with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications that are AI-generated.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
1. To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care for patients.
2. To always work to the NMC Code.
3. To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under delegation requirements.
4. To provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organization of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.
5. To support patients who are deemed community ready, in preventing deconditioning.
6. To comply with the Trust's vision, values, and behavioral compact.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
* Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.
Physical Skills
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Qualifications
* Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
* Diploma in health-related study or an equivalent appropriate qualification.
* Degree in nursing studies or healthcare-related subject (UK equivalent).
* Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious information.
* Able to work without supervision.
* Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
* Evidence of CPD.
* Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
* Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines e.g., NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
* Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year, pro-rata for part-time hours
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