Job summary As an exciting time to join the UCR Out of Hours Team, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Nurse to join our OOH team. You will be a dynamic, motivated team player that enjoys working overnight and the autonomy of community working. Experience of dealing with palliative care, catheter care and triage is preferred but full training will be given. Main duties of the job To coordinate and triage patient visits and provide shift leadership to the Out of HoursTeam overnight. To undertake patient visits as necessary as part of this role. To oversee, triage and clinically prioritise OOH referrals and dispatch the appropriateTeam. Use Web Fleet Satellite navigation technology to dispatch closest available team. To act as a shift leader in the absence of the Clinical Lead Manager and Clinical Lead. Tocontribute in a clinical capacity, the delivery of high standards of health care to patientswithin their homes, care homes and the travelling community, by assessing, planning,implementing urgent unplanned care. The Out of Hours team operates between 17:30 and 08:00. This role requires flexibility (including weekend working) in order to meet the needs of the service between the service operating hours. Coordinate the Out of Hours team to provide care across Norfolk and Waveney, and toutilise demand and capacity models to reflect workload need. About us Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 839-7084784-MP Job locations Norwich Community Hospital Bowthorpe Road Norwich NR2 3TU Job description Job responsibilities Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and develop careplans, using clinical reasoning skills, which may need to be delivered from a range ofoptions Assess patients holistic needs, communicate complex and sensitive information topatients and carers as to their assessment, diagnoses, prognosis, and treatment plan Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacityimpairment and other difficulties in comprehension, adjust explanations in order to gainunderstanding, consent and concordance. Use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients cooperation in their caremanagement plan. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied healthcare professions, and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and careco-ordinated appropriately Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting iscompleted on a daily basis Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools,advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions If exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products, utilise universalprecautions and adhere to infection control policies To assess patients with long term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative care toachieve quality of life and independence where possible To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital Undertake risk assessments and complete incident forms as required and act uponthem appropriately To undertake clinical shifts and patient visits to maintain own nursing competencies Utilise mobile working and promote the usage within the OOH Team Job description Job responsibilities Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and develop careplans, using clinical reasoning skills, which may need to be delivered from a range ofoptions Assess patients holistic needs, communicate complex and sensitive information topatients and carers as to their assessment, diagnoses, prognosis, and treatment plan Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacityimpairment and other difficulties in comprehension, adjust explanations in order to gainunderstanding, consent and concordance. Use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients cooperation in their caremanagement plan. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied healthcare professions, and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and careco-ordinated appropriately Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting iscompleted on a daily basis Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools,advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions If exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products, utilise universalprecautions and adhere to infection control policies To assess patients with long term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative care toachieve quality of life and independence where possible To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital Undertake risk assessments and complete incident forms as required and act uponthem appropriately To undertake clinical shifts and patient visits to maintain own nursing competencies Utilise mobile working and promote the usage within the OOH Team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered general nurse Clinical Assessor & Supervisor training Current NMC registration Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Consultation skills Experience Essential Evidence of working at a relevant level within the community setting Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses Skills Essential Good communicator Highly motivated Able to provide high standards of care Tact & diplomacy Empathy & sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Ability to manage stressful situations Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records A team player Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Communication Essential Good communication skills Good observational & reporting skills Good interpersonal skills Personal and people development Essential Professional appearance Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments, manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg, manoeuvre patients using handling aids Be reliable Personal attributes Essential Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. Other Essential Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language The post holder be required to work shifts over a seven day period The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered general nurse Clinical Assessor & Supervisor training Current NMC registration Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Consultation skills Experience Essential Evidence of working at a relevant level within the community setting Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses Skills Essential Good communicator Highly motivated Able to provide high standards of care Tact & diplomacy Empathy & sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Ability to manage stressful situations Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records A team player Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Communication Essential Good communication skills Good observational & reporting skills Good interpersonal skills Personal and people development Essential Professional appearance Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments, manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg, manoeuvre patients using handling aids Be reliable Personal attributes Essential Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. Other Essential Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language The post holder be required to work shifts over a seven day period The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Address Norwich Community Hospital Bowthorpe Road Norwich NR2 3TU Employer's website https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)