Job summary

Part time or full time, hours available will vary. Whilst we provide support for both days and nights, our primary need is for night shifts.

Do you want to be part of a skilled, passionate and dedicated team who have the privilege of helping to care for children and adults with complex care needs in school and at home? We have bank vacancies for band 6 nurses to join our Specialist Bank Service.

The Community Complex Care Team's aim is "to empower and enable patients with complex needs to reach their full potential by providing compassionate and caring family-centred care". This unique service provides complex care packages for patients (adults and children) with continuing complex health care needs across North and South Staffordshire and Shropshire.

An exciting opportunity has been developed to join our Specialist Bank Service. This service has been designed to meet the needs of patients with complex needs with gaps in their care provision due to staff sickness or short term vacancy. Support and training can be offered to ensure all staff are confident and competent caring for patients with complex needs. Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an excellent place to work. We are a forward thinking Trust with clear visions and values. We offer continual learning and development opportunities.

Minimum qualification and experience: Registered Nurse (child or adult branch). Acute or community experience required.

Main duties of the job

To provide high standards of care to patients with highly complex continuing care needs. Care will be delivered within the patient's own home / other community setting or local hospital. The post holder will be required to deliver care independently but will be expected to report back to other members of the team, the patient and family. The post will involve lone working; there is always a qualified nurse on-call for support.Assist in the development of new patient care packages, which may include discharge planning, in conjunction with the Team Leader Assess patient care needs; develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care with the patient and their family. Adhere to legislation, ensuring a high standard of care and continuity. Produce contingency plans required within the package. Ensure that all staff within the team are aware of these plans, practice and procedures as they relate to the care of the patient and their equipment. Complete and evaluate risk assessments for patients and staff as required with regular review as new information is received or changes occur. Undertake and be responsible for the practical teaching of unregistered staff with completion of relevant documentation, identifying relevant teaching packages and patient specific skills frameworks. Able to organise own time and that of trainee staff to ensure this is done in a timely manner.

About us

At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:

Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent. Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role) Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills) Child Care Vouchers Scheme Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the development of new patient care packages, which may include discharge planning, in conjunction with the Team Leader Assess patient care needs; develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care with the patient and their family. Adhere to legislation, ensuring a high standard of care and continuity. Produce contingency plans required within the package. Ensure that all staff within the team are aware of these plans, practice and procedures as they relate to the care of the patient and their equipment. Complete and evaluate risk assessments for patients and staff as required with regular review as new information is received or changes occur. Undertake and be responsible for the practical teaching of unregistered staff with completion of relevant documentation, identifying relevant teaching packages and patient specific skills frameworks. Able to organise own time and that of trainee staff to ensure this is done in a timely manner. Accountable for ensuring all unregistered staff working alone with their allocated patients have completed necessary patient specific skills training. Ensure these are reviewed at planned intervals (at least 6 monthly) and as and when required, working alongside staff regularly to ensure compliance and to further build on their knowledge and skills. Lead and manage designated staff, ensuring completion of regular clinical and managerial supervision, appraisal, support, staff development and training, ensuring documentation is clear and robust, in line with Trust policy. Ensure that any complaints are directed to PALS and the Team Leader made aware, according to Trust policy. Attend multidisciplinary review meetings to provide input from our team on the package of care and be aware of any arising issues Be knowledgeable and adhere to the NMC Code To promote safeguarding in line with Trust policies and practices relating to child protection and Vulnerable Adult issues. Ensure self and others adhere to the Trusts Medicines Management policy and Pharmaceutical Code of Practice. Reporting any incidents actual/potential that occur according to Trust policy. Ensure that accurate and up to date client records are kept according to legislation and confidentiality. Attend a variety of team meetings as required. Maintain up to date knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures and disseminate these to own staff. Use material resources with regard to efficiency and effectiveness to avoid waste. Take responsibility for ensuring adequate stock for designated patients if indicated. Ensures equipment stock levels are maintained in conjunction with the administrative team. Promote Trust values and acts as a role model. Identify own training needs and objectives by regular Performance and Development Reviews with the Clinical Nurse Specialist. Keep up to date with all professional developments. Attend all study days and courses identified and required including mandatory updates.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oRegistered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council RN Child, Adult or Learning Disability

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Post registration experience

Experience

Essential

PICU / ITU / Community Care post registration experience

Experience

Desirable

Experience in caring for patients within their own homes

Skills

Essential

Complex seizure management and Trachy/vent/gastro care