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Main area: Community Nursing
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22 hours per week (2 x 11 hour night shifts)
Job ref: 396-779-N-6795658-CN-JK-Y
Site: Richmond Town Whitton
Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/11/2024 23:59
Job overview
Are you ready for a new challenge? Could you make a difference?
Are you:
* Interested in developing your nursing career?
* Committed to giving the highest standard of patient care?
* Compassionate towards patients and their families?
* An excellent communicator with the ability to lead and motivate a team?
* Highly motivated, energetic and innovative with a full UK driving license holder with access to a car?
An exciting opportunity has come up for the Adult Community Night Nursing Service for a Band 6 Community Nurse to work across the Richmond area. The service operates from 1900 hours until 0700 hours across Richmond borough, and the vacancy is for two night shifts a week.
As a senior community nurse, you will assist the Community Team Manager in the management of a designated caseload, ensuring that holistic assessments are undertaken by a competent practitioner within the nursing team.
The Trust is passionate about developing the staff by providing a robust and comprehensive training programme to build your nursing career. Trainings on offer include District Nursing specialist training sponsorship, V150/300 Non-Medical Prescriber, Physical assessment, Leadership and Management Programme, and band 6 developmental training among other things.
Main duties of the job
* To support the Locality Nursing Team Manager in the delivery of the locality nursing service in line with the commissioned service specification, standards, activity, and outcomes, in the context of multi-disciplinary locality working.
* Assisting the Locality Nursing Team Manager to provide line management and leadership for the community nursing team, being accountable for the team caseload and the development of a skilled, competent, and motivated workforce, able to meet the needs of the patients on the caseload.
* Take a lead for a specific area of nursing practice, as a delegated responsibility, to ensure that less experienced nurses have access to best practice knowledge and expertise to inform and support their clinical practice.
* Deputise in the absence of the Locality Nursing Team Manager, and undertake delegated tasks as development opportunities for succession planning.
* This will involve working independently.
Working for our organisation
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It’s personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It’s the NHS at its best, and the difference you make is truly tangible. Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It’s simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.
In 2018, we were named ‘Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction’ by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards. In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.
We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
*****Please see attached the full Job Description and the Person Specification for all the main responsibilities of this role.*****
Person specification
Qualifications
* Qualified RGN (Registered General Nurse - Adult) with current registration with NMC - Part1.
* Relevant post-registration study at diploma/degree level and relevant CPD e.g. palliative care, tissue viability.
* Diploma or BSc (Hons) Community Health (DN).
* Clinical Assessment Skills.
* Nurse Prescriber V150 (willing to undertake).
* Mentorship Preceptorship or equivalent (willing to undertake).
* Specialist Practice Teacher/ Teaching Qualification.
Knowledge
* Understanding of the impact of Mental Health e.g. dementia, depression, on the management of medical and long-term conditions.
* Professional standards including confidentiality, clinical governance, and NMC guidelines.
* Infection prevention and control standards.
* Risk assessment and management.
* Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Understanding of current legislation and its implications for this role, including performance indicators and targets.
* Understanding of both the Health and Social Care agenda.
Experience
* Experience in assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating patients in their own homes.
* Experience in problem-solving and supporting other team members.
* Experience of Multidisciplinary teamwork.
* Experience of providing supervision.
* Experience of mentoring students.
* Experience of managing resources to stay within the service budget.
* Experience of audit evaluation.
Skills
* Ability to manage the day-to-day running of the team, use initiative, and delegate tasks to appropriately trained staff.
* Ability to lead by example, both clinically and managerially, being consistent and fair to all staff in every aspect of work.
* IT literate with the ability to use databases and other software packages.
* Ability to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
* Core clinical skills medicines management including IV, venepuncture, continence, chronic disease management, palliative care, wound management.
* Holistic assessment, core clinical, clinical reasoning, and care planning skills to proactively manage patient care.
* Able to produce well-written and timely clinical records and service reports.
Personal
* Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgemental, and tolerant.
* Ability to travel to multiple sites; car driver.
* Ability to undertake a shift system.
* Has a positive attitude to change and is prepared to work flexibly to meet the need of people and the service.
* Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Vanessa Long
Job title: Assistant Business Manager
Email address: vanessa.long@nhs.net
Telephone number: 020 8487 1625
Informal visits (by appointment) are very welcomed, come and see what our teams do and discuss how you can join us.
If you are looking for a role with variety, continuous support, encouragement, and genuine job satisfaction.
For more information, please contact Claire Moloney, Service Manager Richmond via email claire.moloney1@nhs.net.
Watch a short video message below from our Chief Executive, Jo Farrar:
About Kingston Hospital
We were the first acute Trust in south west London to gain Foundation Trust status in 2013, and in late 2018 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as “Outstanding” for overall quality and leadership.
Our values guide the way we deliver outstanding care each and every time to our patients.
Kingston Hospital has been ranked in the top ten trusts in the country following the most recent NHS staff survey.
* 75% of staff said that they would recommend Kingston to others as a place to work, putting the hospital significantly above the national average for NHS trusts.
* When asked if they would recommend the hospital as a place to receive care, 82% of the hospital’s staff confirmed that they would, putting the Trust in the top performing group of hospitals and the second best score in London.
Our People Pledge
Our People Pledge outlines the wide range of support employees can expect at HRCH and Kingston Hospital, from agile and flexible working to training and development. It also outlines our ask of you as a member of our team. It is a simple guide to the wide range of benefits available, all in one place.
We pledge to offer our people holistic support that distinguishes us from other health and care employers. The People Pledge has been developed in collaboration with our staff who shared their views about what matters most to them. From this work, seven key themes emerged, which are all covered in the pledge:
* Agile and flexible working
* Diversity and inclusion
* Health and wellbeing
* Induction and orientation
* Pay and conditions
* Training and development
* Communication and engagement
Supporting our staff
Kingston Hospital has an excellent track record of supporting staff development and training. We have an onsite Education Centre and a dedicated Learning and Development Team to support staff in reaching their aspirations.
We know that well-supported and happy staff provide the best care for our patients, and the wellbeing of our staff is an important priority for the Trust. As a member of staff at Kingston Hospital, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including access to our onsite Day Nursery, season ticket loans, discounts in our onsite Boots pharmacy and hospital restaurant, and support from our dedicated in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team.
Our monthly staff excellence award scheme and long service awards ensure that our staff receive the recognition and celebration that they deserve.
Staff benefits and wellbeing
We know that well-supported and happy staff provide the best care for our patients, and the wellbeing of our staff is an important priority for the Trust. As a member of staff at Kingston Hospital, you will have access to a wide range of benefits.
* New starter support
* Minimum of 27 days paid annual leave per year (for full-time staff) which rises after 5 and 10 years’ NHS service plus bank holidays
* Automatic membership to the NHS Pension Scheme, one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK
* Flexible working options
* Maternity, paternity, and sick pay entitlements
* Access to our onsite Day Nursery
* Option to join our Staff Bank where you can work additional hours at competitive rates
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Car Lease Scheme
* 10% discount in our Boots Kingston Hospital Pharmacy
* 20% discount in our hospital restaurant
* Monthly Staff Excellence Award scheme
* Long service awards
Health and wellbeing
We have a dedicated in-house Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team to support staff with:
* Fast-track physiotherapy referrals
* Stop smoking service
* On-site Yoga, Pilates, and exercise classes
* Discounted gym membership
* Reimbursement for eye tests for Visual Display Unit (VDU) users
* Free flu vaccination each year
* Access to counselling and support services
* Reduced rates for massage and other therapies
The Health and Wellbeing Team is committed to providing opportunities to equip and inspire our staff to care for their wellbeing and enhance their quality of life at home and at work. We encourage all our staff to participate in our many wellbeing campaigns and initiatives throughout the year.
Kingston Hospital has an excellent track record of supporting staff development and training. We have an onsite Education Centre and a dedicated Learning and Development Team to support staff in reaching their aspirations.
Induction
We are committed to supporting all our staff from their very first day at Kingston Hospital. Upon joining the Trust, new starters are invited to a corporate induction session along with other new starters. The session includes a range of engaging activities and learning, including completion of mandatory training.
Leadership Programmes
We offer four free accredited leadership development programmes, suitable for team leaders through to senior managers.
Talent pool
Our Talent Pool aims to facilitate movement of our administrative and clerical staff from one role to another and to support their development and career progression within the hospital.
Training Courses
Staff have access to a comprehensive range of job-specific and general training courses which are delivered face-to-face, through eLearning, either direct by staff at the Trust or by specialist training providers.
Learning and Resource Centre
The Stenhouse Library is a multi-disciplinary library providing library and information services to all staff and students. The library offers a variety of services including books, journals, e-journals, e-resources, and training. PCs are also available for staff to use with printing, photocopying, and scanning facilities.
ICARE programme for Healthcare Assistants
Thanks to feedback and insight from staff across the Trust, our ICARE programme has been created to provide development opportunities and support to all our Band 2 Healthcare Assistants here at Kingston Hospital. The programme offers:
* A ‘buddy’ to provide 1:1 support and guidance through the first two weeks in their allocated ward or department
* An 18-month pathway to develop skills and support staff in progressing to Band 3 positions
* Monthly open forums to share ideas, education, and training
* Access to a dedicated Wellbeing Chaplain, offering support, a listening ear, and providing the opportunity for confidential conversations at any time
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We celebrate the diversity of our staff and strive to be an inclusive organisation. We have a number of staff networks here at Kingston Hospital to support equality, diversity, and inclusion.
All recruitment for the NHS Hospitals in South West London is now carried out by the same team, based at the South West London Recruitment Hub HQ in Epsom.
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