Keswick Ward Staff Nurse (Community Hospitals)
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse Keswick Community Hospital - 30 hours position available. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly and enthusiastic nursing team at Keswick Ward based in the heart of the Lake District. The ward currently supports 16 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. We are looking for Band 5 Staff Nurses 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. As a community ward we are a busy unit admitting step-up patients from the community and step-down patients from the acute sector with varying health conditions we also support many patients with palliative conditions and chronic decline. The post requires individuals to work under pressure and with accuracy and effective communication and collaboration is a key aspect of this role. Main duties of the job
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 weekends, bank holidays and nights and are subject to change for service need. About us
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. Job responsibilities
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. 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. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. 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. Person Specification
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. Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions Understanding of scope of professional practice. Understanding of reflective practice and its application. Self awareness and appreciation of limitations. Demonstrate ability of change management. 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. Skills and Aptitudes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team. 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. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse Keswick Community Hospital - 30 hours position available. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly and enthusiastic nursing team at Keswick Ward based in the heart of the Lake District. The ward currently supports 16 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. We are looking for Band 5 Staff Nurses 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. As a community ward we are a busy unit admitting step-up patients from the community and step-down patients from the acute sector with varying health conditions we also support many patients with palliative conditions and chronic decline. The post requires individuals to work under pressure and with accuracy and effective communication and collaboration is a key aspect of this role. Main duties of the job
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 weekends, bank holidays and nights and are subject to change for service need. About us
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. Job responsibilities
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. 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. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. 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. Person Specification
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. Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions Understanding of scope of professional practice. Understanding of reflective practice and its application. Self awareness and appreciation of limitations. Demonstrate ability of change management. 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. Skills and Aptitudes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team. 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. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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