Main area: Adult Community Services
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working shifts including B.H and weekends)
Job ref: 820-6594823-COM
Employer: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Early Intervention Community Team North
Town: Birmingham
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/10/2024 23:59
Band 6 Senior Early Intervention Nurse
Job overview
***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Nurse to join our Early Intervention Community Team within Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be joining a community team in the midst of one of the largest Health and Social Care transformations in the country, preventing avoidable hospital admissions, and facilitating early hospital discharge.
Main duties of the job
1. Work in accordance with the NMC Code of professional Conduct.
2. Adhere to BCHC policy and procedures.
3. Carry out comprehensive holistic assessments of the care needs of people referred to the service.
4. Plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care designed to maintain the patient in their own home.
5. Facilitate admission to the most appropriate setting when necessary.
6. Promote participation by the team in current quality initiatives.
7. Manage own time effectively and prioritise workload.
8. Facilitate teaching and supervision for less experienced members of staff.
9. Promote health by collaborative working with patients and their relatives.
10. Demonstrate and supervise basic nursing care that families can safely provide between visits.
11. Measure for and order special adaptations and equipment indicated by the assessment and plan of care.
Person specification
Qualifications/training
* Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
* Evidence of up to date post registration education relevant to the role.
* Mentoring or teaching qualification.
* Degree in relevant subject
* Nurse prescriber
Experience
* Significant experience as a registered nurse including working in a rehabilitation setting or care of the older adult.
* Experience working as a registered nurse in the community.
* Significant experience of a multidisciplinary approach to care.
* Competent in IV drug administration and cannulation.
Skills/knowledge
* Skills to organise team workload and prioritise.
* Awareness of legislation affecting the role including equal opportunities law.
* Ability to evidence application of utilising evidence-based practice.
* Comprehensive assessment skills and knowledge of the needs of the older person including risk management.
* Knowledge of current legislation, particularly those affecting community services.
* Knowledge and application of the NMC code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
* Understanding of the principles and application of Clinical Governance.
* Knowledge and understanding of clinical audit.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Understanding of the complex needs of a socially and culturally diverse population.
* Understanding of legislation related to Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and children.
* Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Ability to work as a team player.
Other job requirements
* As per person spec.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role.
Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers.
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees.
* Flexible working where possible.
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