Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 to join our SDEC Unit at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to join a team at the forefront of innovative and transformational care provision, which best serves our local community. We are committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities to support their career progression. We also offer on-site subsidized childcare, childcare vouchers, flexible working and a generous pension.SDEC is a fast-moving environment offering same day assessment, investigation and diagnosis for patients well enough for their care to be managed from home. The service also offers daily treatments and reviews to those same patients. Referrals are taken directly from GP's, Advanced nurse Practitioners in the community, Emergency department, Urgent treatment centre ( UTC) at Stoke Mandeville and Paramedics and other specialities.Duties will include being the first point of contact for all patients and families and providing initial nursing assessment, observations and investigations.Tracking and ensuring a smooth pathway for these patients during the day, liaising with the medical staff and all support services involved for each patient.Ensuring follow up is organised and managing daily treatments for those returning patients. Main duties of the job To support the Charge Nurse/ Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients. To manage a group of Nursing Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate. To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants. The post holder will teach registered and non-registered staff, including pre-registered and training posts. To participate in maintaining a positive working environment incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care. To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. W hat do we stand for? o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 434-IM7007776 Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registered Nurse (General) Desirable Evidence of further continued professional development EXPERIENCE Essential Specialist requirements Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Desirable Previous experience as shift/team leader SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Excellent communication skills essential Awareness of the professional scope of practice Awareness of the DoH guidance of clinical governance Desirable Able to manage own case load with supervision Able to use computer Self-motivated VALUES Essential Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Desirable May be required to work in other departments if requested to do so Internal rotation to nights Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registered Nurse (General) Desirable Evidence of further continued professional development EXPERIENCE Essential Specialist requirements Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Desirable Previous experience as shift/team leader SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Excellent communication skills essential Awareness of the professional scope of practice Awareness of the DoH guidance of clinical governance Desirable Able to manage own case load with supervision Able to use computer Self-motivated VALUES Essential Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Desirable May be required to work in other departments if requested to do so Internal rotation to nights 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)