This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative RUH Hospital at Home Team.
Hospital at Home is a RUH-led team that puts in place interventions and treatments that support patients in their own homes. This is a 7 day service where the team provides short-term intervention and continuation of medical recovery and rehabilitation at home. The aim of the Hospital at Home team is to provide hospital standard care in the person's own home to maintain the independence and dignity of our patients.
Hospital at Home is a multi-disciplinary team comprising of medical, therapy and nursing staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who has experience of working with older adults, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Previous hospital experience is essential.
We have a high patient satisfaction rate with excellent feedback, also enhancing job satisfaction. This role is a good stepping stone between the acute hospital and community services and we are looking for flexible individuals who are able to meet the current challenges.
Car ownership and ability to drive are essential.
If you are applying from outside the UK, you must have a minimum of 2 years nursing experience in an acute hospital setting.
Main duties of the job
To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:
1. The assessment of care and health education needs
2. The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient
To gain experience and skills in:
1. Clinical practice
2. Facilitation and teaching
3. Management (as appropriate)
To work in accordance with the RUH Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives and maintain effective communication and participate in clinical supervision as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/role model to less experienced staff.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Essential
1. Previous nursing experience - at least 6 months previous hospital experience
2. Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour.
Desirable
1. Ability to drive
Essential
1. Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Council
2. Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse.
Desirable
1. Experience of taking charge of a caseload and delegating responsibilities.
2. Previous community experience
Essential
1. Able to communicate effectively both verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed.
2. Able to supervise less experienced Registered Nurses, HCAs and students effectively if and when required.
Desirable
1. Previous nursing experience - at least 6 months previous hospital experience
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospitals Bath
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
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