An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Adult Replacement Care Service Team at Osborne Court, Malvern.
Osborne Court provides replacement care to adults and children with a learning disability, who require nursing care due to their complex health or behaviour. The post holder will be based in the adults service (18 years and above) however, they will be required at times to work in the children's service. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Nurse to join the team to deliver a clinically effective service with the overarching aim that the adult service users who attend the service feel welcome, safe, confident, and keen to stay, thus providing a positive experience for all.
We are a very welcoming and supportive team and are happy to support a newly qualified nurse within this role. The post is full time, but part time would be considered, and the post holder will be required to work flexible shifts including nights, bank holidays (closed during Christmas and New Year's Eve) and day shifts.
If you would like further information, or to discuss informally then please contact the recruiting manager Claire Bubb or the Unit Deputy Manager, Nicola Brimmell.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to assist the service users with personal care, moving and handling, supporting them to participate in a range of activities, socialising and making and maintaining friendships. They will admit and discharge service users, manage medication and carry out clinical interventions, for example, enteral feeding and oxygen therapy.
The post holder will need confidence to lead a shift and delegate responsibilities. They need a supportive and positive attitude and will be required to carry out staff supervision and training. They will act as a Named Nurse to a group of service users and therefore, experience in developing care plans, attending meetings, and carrying out home visits and assessments is essential.
The post holder will need excellent communication skills as the role involves regular communication with families as well as other professionals involved in the care of our adult service users. The post holder will also need good IT skills to access various IT systems.
The successful applicant will be required to deliver the highest quality care and ensure that the service users are at the heart of any care or decisions made.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours.
Flexible and agile working opportunities.
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage).
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes.
Health and wellbeing opportunities.
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Relevant learning disability experience
Desirable
Experience of leading a shift. Experience in developing care plans. Experience in supervision and appraisals.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Role modelling good behaviour. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Learning Disability Nurse, Registered Nurse Mental Health or Registered General Nurse. Current registration with the NMC. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Knowledge
Essential
Variety of evidence-based clinical skills. Confidence to teach student nurses, staff, and carers. Understanding of learning disability, physical disability, and associated healthcare needs.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust.
Address
Osborne Court, Osborne Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1JE.
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Osborne Court provides replacement care to adults and children with a learning disability, who require nursing care due to their complex health or behaviour. The post holder will be based in the adults service (18 years and above) however, they will be required at times to work in the children's service. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Nurse to join the team to deliver a clinically effective service with the overarching aim that the adult service users who attend the service feel welcome, safe, confident, and keen to stay, thus providing a positive experience for all.
We are a very welcoming and supportive team and are happy to support a newly qualified nurse within this role. The post is full time, but part time would be considered, and the post holder will be required to work flexible shifts including nights, bank holidays (closed during Christmas and New Year's Eve) and day shifts.
If you would like further information, or to discuss informally then please contact the recruiting manager Claire Bubb or the Unit Deputy Manager, Nicola Brimmell.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to assist the service users with personal care, moving and handling, supporting them to participate in a range of activities, socialising and making and maintaining friendships. They will admit and discharge service users, manage medication and carry out clinical interventions, for example, enteral feeding and oxygen therapy.
The post holder will need confidence to lead a shift and delegate responsibilities. They need a supportive and positive attitude and will be required to carry out staff supervision and training. They will act as a Named Nurse to a group of service users and therefore, experience in developing care plans, attending meetings, and carrying out home visits and assessments is essential.
The post holder will need excellent communication skills as the role involves regular communication with families as well as other professionals involved in the care of our adult service users. The post holder will also need good IT skills to access various IT systems.
The successful applicant will be required to deliver the highest quality care and ensure that the service users are at the heart of any care or decisions made.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours.
Flexible and agile working opportunities.
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage).
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes.
Health and wellbeing opportunities.
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Relevant learning disability experience
Desirable
Experience of leading a shift. Experience in developing care plans. Experience in supervision and appraisals.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Role modelling good behaviour. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Learning Disability Nurse, Registered Nurse Mental Health or Registered General Nurse. Current registration with the NMC. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Knowledge
Essential
Variety of evidence-based clinical skills. Confidence to teach student nurses, staff, and carers. Understanding of learning disability, physical disability, and associated healthcare needs.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust.
Address
Osborne Court, Osborne Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1JE.
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9798-1081 #J-18808-Ljbffr
