Staff Nurse Intermediate Care

Adynamic dedicated nurse is required to compliment our current team of staffwithin our intermediate care bed base. Providing rehabilitation for both stepdown and step up patients you need to have a good all round skill set to supportthe needs of these patients. Workingas part of a dedicated integrated health and social care team you will developa variety of skills. A foundation of basic nursing skills is required. Main duties of the job Ensuring ahigh standard of care with intermediate care bed based facility. Liaises with the IntermediateCare Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure information in relation to patientcare / changes to care plan and the continuity of care. Provides mentoring, teaching andassessing to support staff. Liaises withall health care professionals and other agencies to ensure effective servicedelivery in the intermediate care facility. Perform comprehensive assessmentof patient nursing needs. Assess, plan, implement andevaluate programmes of care according to changing health needs under thedirection of the Intermediate Care Sister / Charge Nurse. Maintain accurate records inaccordance with NMC. Attend a multi-disciplinary caseconference as the named nurse if appropriate. To communicate and collaboratewith other members of the Integrated Intermediate Care Team, PHCT, voluntaryand statutory organisations to support individual patient care. To establish and maintaineffective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex andpotentially challenging situations. To competently perform clinicalskills related to the post. To be professionally responsiblefor delegated visits under the supervision of the Intermediate Care Sister / Charge Nurse, Principle Responsibilities Ensuring a high standard of carewith intermediate care bed based facility. Liaises with the IntermediateCare Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure information in relation to patientcare / changes to care plan and the continuity of care. Provides mentoring, teaching andassessing to support staff. Liaises withall health care professionals and other agencies to ensure effective servicedelivery in the intermediate care facility. Managerial To beresponsible for work allocations of support staff. To complete monthly supervisionsfor support staff. To be responsible for organisingand prioritising own caseload. Leadership Act as a mentor forpre-registration nursing students. Support the development of thenursing team by teaching and assessing members of the team including nursingassistants. Undertake mandatory in-housetraining and other training that supports the role. Access clinical supervision. Undertake training that isspecific to the post. Teaching of patients / carers and otherprofessionals to support patients to maintain their optimum level ofindependence Clinical Perform comprehensive assessmentof patient nursing needs. Assess, plan, implement andevaluate programmes of care according to changing health needs under thedirection of the Intermediate Care Sister / Charge Nurse. Maintain accurate records inaccordance with NMC. Attend a multi-disciplinary caseconference as the named nurse if appropriate. To communicate and collaboratewith other members of the Integrated Intermediate Care Team, PHCT, voluntaryand statutory organisations to support individual patient care. To establish and maintaineffective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex andpotentially challenging situations. To competently perform clinicalskills related to the post. To be professionally responsiblefor delegated visits under the supervision of the Intermediate Care Sister / Charge Nurse To workwithout direct supervision. ProfessionalResponsibilities Current NMC registration

• First Level Nurse
• Current licence to practice
• or willingness to undertake return to practice)
Desirable
• Diploma or equivalent
Experience Essential
• Post registration experience
• Newly qualified nurse with Intermediate Care Interest
Desirable
• Experience in Intermediate Care
Skills & Attributes Essential
• Range of extended clinical skills and ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge
• Able to communicate unpleasant / sensitive information to patients relatives and carers
• Able to demonstrate organisational and managerial skills
• Able to develop effective interpersonal skills relationships across the health and social care setting
• Proven teaching and assessing skills verbal and written skills
Desirable
• IT Skills
• Audit and research
• Venepuncture Course
• Wound Care Course
Additional Criteria Essential
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
Additional Question Essential
• Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
• If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship
  
  Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas. At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver ourNHS services in your local community. They help us deliver our mission to improve local health andpromote wellbeing in the communities we serve. After all, values are about people and they werecreated in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was importantto them Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation. P - Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs andpromote independence in the healthcare we provide.. E - Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care. O - Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationshipsbased on trust, openness, honesty and respect. P - Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the rightskills and training to deliver outstanding patient care. L - Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities andshow great pride in being a local provider of health and care. E - Efficient -We use our resources wisely to providesustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.