Are you an enthusiastic Registered Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity as part of the DCHS Flexible Workforce Bank?

It is essential that you have a keen interest and previous nursing experience. The successful candidate will also be a qualified RGN with NMC registration.

At Derbyshire Community Health Services we are proud of the personalized and safe local health services we provide that enrich the lives of people across the county every day. We are the first choice community services provider for the 700,000 people of Derbyshire.

There has never been a more exciting time to join one of the largest specialist community NHS providers in the country - one that is also among the very best NHS employers as voted by its own staff. Over the next five years the way the NHS works will change care out of traditional hospital settings is quickly becoming a much larger part of what the NHS does. This change is happening right across the country and as a leading community provider our aim is to be at the forefront of this exciting future, joining-up services in local communities to better meet the individual needs of our patients.

Main duties of the job

We have an on-going need for flexible workers to support our nursing teams, as a BANK worker you will have access to all substantive and fixed term contract vacancies within the Trust.

If you can demonstrate good communication skills, have the ability to plan and organise competent, evidence based clinical care delivery we want to hear from you. As a clinical worker it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.

This role will require people with highly developed: interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), organisational and technical skills with previous experience of using electronic care systems. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do.

In addition, you will benefit from:

o First sight of all suitable available shifts across DCHS

o Paid annual leave (additional 12.07% of shift rate)

o The opportunity to accept working hours that suit your personal circumstances

o Access to a pension scheme with employer contributions (either topping up your NHS Pension or a separate additional option)

o The freedom to earn extra cash when you want to

o All mandatory training including induction paid for.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations. During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Ward manager in the day to day operational management, taking on agreed tasks. For example day to day co-ordination of health care assistants, link for specific key developments, appraisals for health care assistants. Be responsible for the assessment, implementation of treatment and the development of programmes of care for designated patients and provide feedback / escalate discussion regarding meeting patient need through supervision/monitoring processes. Work in close liaison with the Ward Sister to take responsibility as a named nurse for patients within the ward. In the absence of the Ward sister or Ward Manager be delegated responsibility for management, to ensure a continuity of care in accordance with the care programme, seek support from other specialist practitioners/operational managers as required . Identify need, order equipment and provide advice, support and demonstration to the patient/carer on the use of the equipment to ensure a personal duty of care and compliance with health and safety policies. To monitor and report to senior nurse effectiveness of equipment and aids used on the ward to enable care packages to be delivered. Maintain and record accurate health records in patients health care settings in line with Caldicott and Trust Policies and Procedures and communicate verbal information to relevant multi-disciplinary team members. Manage the placement of pre-registration nurse students and contribute to the learning environment for observers from other health disciplines and to new staff induction to provide a supportive workplace and a culture of continuous learning and evidence based practice. To be involved in the education and training of junior staff and other staff employed within the care settings. Contribute to the completion of clinical audits, eg pressure ulcers, falls, documentation, safety thermometer. Contribute to Public Health and Health Promotion initiatives and under the direction of the senior nurse provide information to support well-being and independence for patients/relatives and carers/ To participate in clinical supervision/reflective practice and continuous learning in order to maintain and improve knowledge and skills and to share good practice with colleagues. Participate in routine screening for chronic disease management and record results for monitoring purposes to ensure compliance with the National Service Frameworks. Attend all operational meetings including team meetings. Develop, evaluate and share good working practice. Undertake training relevant to the Nursing service which has been agreed and identified via the appraisal process Act as a champion for designate service area as required. Have an awareness of what is influencing nursing services locally and nationally.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Completed Preceptorship
• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of recent clinical training

Experience

Essential

• 1 year post qualification
• Minimum of 6 months experience in an inpatient setting

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

As and where required

As and where required

S40 3HW

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