Job summary

We have a number of Nursing opportunities across our CHoC sites throughout Cumbria, both in daytime practice and out of hours. Salary range is dependent on skills and experience.

We can offer a varied and supportive working environment with excellent opportunities for career development. You will be working alongside compassionate colleagues, who strive for a good work / life balance while achieving high-quality patient care.

Should you be interested in working with us please submit an application and we can discuss the available opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The post holderwill contribute to development and delivery of a high quality innovativeservice to the community through the implementation of evidence based clinicalpractice, supported by continual professional development, and provides supportand mentorship to other healthcare professionals.

The candidate will be responsible for the delivery of nursing services, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

All staff are expected to work to CHoC Values:

  • Clinically focused – Everything every one of us does is for the patient
  • Responsive – We listen and we respond quickly in a patient focussed way
  • One Team – We work together to provide a high quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the local Acute and Community Trusts
  • High Standards – We provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving patient care

About us

Cumbria Health on Call – CHoC places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.

Working for CHoC can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.

Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you’d love.

Date posted

26 January 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0554-23-3801

Job locations

Capital Building

Hilltop Heights, London Road

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 2NS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Thislist of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad rangeof tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely orperiodically. This list is notexhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listedhere.

Communication:

Communicateseffectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Referswhen necessary to general practitioners, Paramedics, Accident and Emergency,Secondary Care, District nurses, Night rapid response nurses, Emergency socialworkers, Emergency mental health team, and Emergency dental services.

WithHealthcare Assistants giving support, advice and leadership.

Withreception staff regarding patient information.

Recogniseand effectively manages situations where there are barriers to effectivecommunication.

Clinical Skills:

Excellentcommunication skills through patient consultation and nursing assessment ofphysical, psychological and social needs.

Takesan accurate history, building rapport towards a therapeutic relationship.

Assess,plan and implements patient centred plan of care for patients refer whennecessary to other healthcare professionals for further specialised care.

Maintainsdisease registers.

Undertakeroutine assessments in relation to individuals health and wellbeing andevaluate the outcomes of care.

Performsinvestigations and uses core clinical skill and competence. Initiate treatmentincluding diagnostic investigations.

Recognitionof abnormal vital signs observing adult respiratory rate and effort, heart raterhythm and volume, temperature and blood pressures as appropriate.

Performinvestigate procedures including; Performing ECGs, Urinalysis, Blood Glucosemonitoring, Venepuncture, measuring and interpreting Peak Flow.

Adaptsto change within working situation managing unscheduled emergency situations.

Basiclife support, severe breathing problems, serious cardiovascular problems,collapsed patients and seriously ill patients.

Deliversa high standard of care without discrimination to all ages, sexes and ethnicorigins of the population through continuum of life.

Promoteimproving the health of the individual through providing advice and educationto aid adjustment of lifestyle.

Recogniseown limitations, seek assistance and refer appropriately.

Deliversafe, effective evidence based care and advice to ease patient problems.

Organisational Skills:

Beaware of comply with CHoC policies and procedures.

Ableto adapt to change in the workplace being involved in new developments in thedelivery of care.

Ensurefaulty clinical equipment is reported and repaired and adequate for use.

Ensurestore supplies are adequately ordered and maintained.

Participateand support the implementation of clinical governance, clinical audit andclinical risk assessment, setting and monitoring standards of care.

Promoteimproving the health of the community through reporting and preventingoccurrences of infectious disease, proving advice and education.

Havea flexible approach to geographical locations across county sites.

Professional:

Complieswith Nursing and Midwifery council code of conduct and works within scope ofprofessional practice

Ensurespractice and implementation of care is evidence based by adhering to local andnational guidance

Maintainconfidentiality of information regarding patients.

Ensureaccurate, concise documentation.

Reportany adverse incidents or near miss events through agreed CHoC system.

Maintainsprofessional development in risk awareness, health and safety, fire safety atwork, Child and Adult safeguarding, conflict resolution, information governanceand basic life support by attending annual mandatory training.

Identifyand/ or participate in strategies of risk assessment to avoid or preventclinical incidents and near misses incorporated in the clinical governanceframework including:

Riskmanagement, Child and Adult safeguarding policies, Drug policies and Infectionprevention policies.

Leadership:

Isa support network for other colleagues, particularly HCAs.

Actas role model to inspire and motivate others

Isa support network for other colleagues.

Actas mentor, support and induct new staff.

Training and Educational:

Currentlyenhancing professional development.

Continuallykeeps up to date with current evidence based practice.

Isinvolved in lifelong learning.

Ensuremandatory training has been completed.

Participatesin in-house training provided/clinical meetings/supervision

Job description

Job responsibilities

Thislist of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad rangeof tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely orperiodically. This list is notexhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listedhere.

Communication:

Communicateseffectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Referswhen necessary to general practitioners, Paramedics, Accident and Emergency,Secondary Care, District nurses, Night rapid response nurses, Emergency socialworkers, Emergency mental health team, and Emergency dental services.

WithHealthcare Assistants giving support, advice and leadership.

Withreception staff regarding patient information.

Recogniseand effectively manages situations where there are barriers to effectivecommunication.

Clinical Skills:

Excellentcommunication skills through patient consultation and nursing assessment ofphysical, psychological and social needs.

Takesan accurate history, building rapport towards a therapeutic relationship.

Assess,plan and implements patient centred plan of care for patients refer whennecessary to other healthcare professionals for further specialised care.

Maintainsdisease registers.

Undertakeroutine assessments in relation to individuals health and wellbeing andevaluate the outcomes of care.

Performsinvestigations and uses core clinical skill and competence. Initiate treatmentincluding diagnostic investigations.

Recognitionof abnormal vital signs observing adult respiratory rate and effort, heart raterhythm and volume, temperature and blood pressures as appropriate.

Performinvestigate procedures including; Performing ECGs, Urinalysis, Blood Glucosemonitoring, Venepuncture, measuring and interpreting Peak Flow.

Adaptsto change within working situation managing unscheduled emergency situations.

Basiclife support, severe breathing problems, serious cardiovascular problems,collapsed patients and seriously ill patients.

Deliversa high standard of care without discrimination to all ages, sexes and ethnicorigins of the population through continuum of life.

Promoteimproving the health of the individual through providing advice and educationto aid adjustment of lifestyle.

Recogniseown limitations, seek assistance and refer appropriately.

Deliversafe, effective evidence based care and advice to ease patient problems.

Organisational Skills:

Beaware of comply with CHoC policies and procedures.

Ableto adapt to change in the workplace being involved in new developments in thedelivery of care.

Ensurefaulty clinical equipment is reported and repaired and adequate for use.

Ensurestore supplies are adequately ordered and maintained.

Participateand support the implementation of clinical governance, clinical audit andclinical risk assessment, setting and monitoring standards of care.

Promoteimproving the health of the community through reporting and preventingoccurrences of infectious disease, proving advice and education.

Havea flexible approach to geographical locations across county sites.

Professional:

Complieswith Nursing and Midwifery council code of conduct and works within scope ofprofessional practice

Ensurespractice and implementation of care is evidence based by adhering to local andnational guidance

Maintainconfidentiality of information regarding patients.

Ensureaccurate, concise documentation.

Reportany adverse incidents or near miss events through agreed CHoC system.

Maintainsprofessional development in risk awareness, health and safety, fire safety atwork, Child and Adult safeguarding, conflict resolution, information governanceand basic life support by attending annual mandatory training.

Identifyand/ or participate in strategies of risk assessment to avoid or preventclinical incidents and near misses incorporated in the clinical governanceframework including:

Riskmanagement, Child and Adult safeguarding policies, Drug policies and Infectionprevention policies.

Leadership:

Isa support network for other colleagues, particularly HCAs.

Actas role model to inspire and motivate others

Isa support network for other colleagues.

Actas mentor, support and induct new staff.

Training and Educational:

Currentlyenhancing professional development.

Continuallykeeps up to date with current evidence based practice.

Isinvolved in lifelong learning.

Ensuremandatory training has been completed.

Participatesin in-house training provided/clinical meetings/supervision

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC
  • 1st Level registration
  • Relevant Chronic disease management qualification or experience
  • Evidence of recent Continual Professional Development

Desirable

  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • 998 or equivalent teaching certificate.
  • Independent Non-Medical Prescriber V300
  • Intermediate Life support (ILS)

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience
  • Evidence of good practice

Desirable

  • Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
  • Leadership Skills

Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes

Essential

  • Demonstrate clinical knowledge in acute and chronic disease management
  • Able to demonstrate excellent communication and consultation skills.
  • Advanced clinical practice skills
  • Management of patients with complex needs.
  • Management of patients with long term conditions.
  • Able to work independently and effectively within a team
  • Flexible and motivated
  • Basic computer skills.

Desirable

  • Ability to adapt to change within working situation
  • Demonstrate clinical competence in minor illness management
  • Innovative practice to deliver patient centred care
  • Clinical leadership skills
  • Knowledge of care of the elderly.
  • EMIS computer use

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake further training
  • Current driving licence and access to own vehicle

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Positive
  • Confident
  • Well organised
  • Good team player
  • Ability to build rapport and effective relationships at all levels
  • Demonstrate initiative
  • Ability to maintain workload in a sometimes busy and demanding environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC
  • 1st Level registration
  • Relevant Chronic disease management qualification or experience
  • Evidence of recent Continual Professional Development

Desirable

  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • 998 or equivalent teaching certificate.
  • Independent Non-Medical Prescriber V300
  • Intermediate Life support (ILS)

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience
  • Evidence of good practice

Desirable

  • Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
  • Leadership Skills

Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes

Essential

  • Demonstrate clinical knowledge in acute and chronic disease management
  • Able to demonstrate excellent communication and consultation skills.
  • Advanced clinical practice skills
  • Management of patients with complex needs.
  • Management of patients with long term conditions.
  • Able to work independently and effectively within a team
  • Flexible and motivated
  • Basic computer skills.

Desirable

  • Ability to adapt to change within working situation
  • Demonstrate clinical competence in minor illness management
  • Innovative practice to deliver patient centred care
  • Clinical leadership skills
  • Knowledge of care of the elderly.
  • EMIS computer use

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake further training
  • Current driving licence and access to own vehicle

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Positive
  • Confident
  • Well organised
  • Good team player
  • Ability to build rapport and effective relationships at all levels
  • Demonstrate initiative
  • Ability to maintain workload in a sometimes busy and demanding environment

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).