Eden Unit Staff Nurse (Community Hospitals) in Penrith

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly and enthusiastic nursing team on Penrith Ward, Penrith Community Hospital. The ward currently supports 23 patients with various health conditions to be able to reach their baseline and optimum level and return back to their chosen environment whether this be back home or to alternative care facilities. The complexities of their care and the main focus being on complex discharge planning, multi-disciplinary working and also supporting patients with the decision-making processes.

Whilst your base will be Penrith there will be the vast opportunity to work across the community hospital network and experience the excitement of another 5 areas. You will meet a whole host of staff with varying experiences, and be part of the biggest MDT to all of our patients in 5 areas. We are looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our cheerful, supportive team to deliver high quality, holistic care and join our well-established multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate should be motivated and enthusiastic about delivering holistic care to the patients and a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in discharge processes and supporting patients through education and lifestyle choices.

The post requires a candidate that is passionate about holistic care to enable them to support patients and their families for End-of-Life Care and safe discharges. The role will also involve clinical skills that include, male and female catheterisation, venepuncture, cannulation, administration of IV medication, ECGs, wound care etc. Candidates must be able to demonstrate and give examples of their experience within their supporting information relating to the essential criteria outlined on the job description. Training will be given to the successful candidate if required.

The hours to be offered are on rotation /these will be 12-hour shifts including days, weekends, bank holidays and nights and are subject to change for service need.

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation, Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust, A positive patient experience every time, A great place to work, Managing our money well.

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.

This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Experience

• Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively
• Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers
• Evidence of clinical/professional development.
• Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing
• Demonstrable recent Nursing experience.
• Leadership of a team
• Post registration clinical skills (i.e. IV Cannulation and admin)
• In some settings MIU experience will be advantageous

Qualifications

• Level 1 registered nursing qualifications
• Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307)
• Post registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management
• Nurse Prescribing

Knowledge

• Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
• Understanding of scope of professional practice.
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
• Self awareness and appreciation of limitations.
• Demonstrate ability of change management.
• Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
• Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered
• Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare
• Level 2 training for safe -guarding Children

Personal Circumstances

• Demonstrates flexibility to meet needs of service.
• Able to drive for redeployments / travel independently of public transport

Skills and Aptitudes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team.