EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. Also:
We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.
EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). A new leadership team was established at the Trust in 2020.
Our vision and values Our Vision
“To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care.”
Our Purpose
“We care for people every day. What we do together, matters.”
Our Values
We Care
We Empower
Our strategic objectives
We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services.
We will enable each other to be the best that we can.
We will work together with our partners to make our services better.
We will help our communities to thrive.
Our services
Mental Health Services
Community Health Services
Learning Disabilities Services
Social Care
Find out more about the services we offer in our service directory.
Job overview ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A FULL NMC REGISTRATION
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
2 x 35 hour posts
As a registered nurse assist in the provision of active rehabilitation, stepdown/up care within this 22 bedded inpatient environment.
The role will incorporate the assessing of needs, developing and implementing programmes of care and evaluating this input to support the facilitation of appropriate discharge back to community.
The post will support the Matron/Sister in ensuring effective and efficient day to day running of the centre ensuring safety at all times.
Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 22 bedded Rehabilitation / Frailty unit at the Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre (CICC).
We are looking for a Band 5 Registered General Nurse to join our team. You will assist in leading our dedicated team in the provision of expert patient care and rehabilitation, so if you are looking for a challenge, this could be the post for you.
Working for our organisation EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans
Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able to offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical
To use skills and knowledge to contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
To use skills and knowledge to identify subtle changes in condition and to take clinical actions, reporting to senior nursing and medical staff any concerns.
To ensure care is delivered in a safe and effective manner and as far as is practicable is based on an evidence of good practice.
To delegate work to other non-registered members of staff in an efficient manner, prioritising work-load effectively and using appropriate and agreed tools.
To be familiar with emergency procedures pertaining to community settings and how to instigate these as required.
To contribute to the information required to support the Care Quality Commission inspection visits, and to be aware of the standards and be able to provide accurate information to inspectors.
To actively participate in the promotion of healthy lifestyles, early detection and prevention of disease.
Staff Management
To facilitate compliance of other staff with regard to local and national standards of good practice.
To communicate with all concerned to facilitate a smooth transfer of patients from hospital to the community as required.
To assist in the delivery of learning opportunities that fulfil the development needs of colleagues.
To contribute to the induction and training of students and other new staff.
To work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to support the planning and achievement of local service objectives.
To contribute to the development of clinical governance and quality agenda for the service.
To deputise in the absence of senior nursing staff and manage the centre as shifts require.
Communication and Working Relationships
To participate in the Trust’s Supervision and Appraisal programme.
Attend team meetings as often as possible to ensure understanding and to assist in the promotion of a team where all members are respected and involved.
To use communication to ensure good standards of care are maintained and all members of the multidisciplinary team have the information they require.
Professional Ethics
To adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct as identified by the NMC.
To facilitate compliance of other staff with regard to local and national standards of good practice.
To exercise good practice with own time management, punctuality and attendance.
Documentation
To ensure up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained, in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
To record accurately in Care Plans in line with Record Keeping Policy.
To assist in the preparation of high quality written reports and any other written documentation as necessary to support patient care.
To effectively use IM&T support systems as required i.e. Systmone and health roster.
Leadership
To assist in the implementation and evaluation of evidence based protocols, policies and integrated care pathways in line with the service provision.
To assist in the regular review of patient information in conjunction with other team members, using a variety of mediums that take into account cultural diversity and communication difficulties.
To demonstrate and pass on specialist skills to other staff both in the immediate team and wider colleagues as appropriate to their grade.
Education and Training
To assist in the delivery of learning opportunities that fulfils the development needs of colleagues.
To work within the multi-disciplinary team by assisting in the development, co-ordination, implementation and evaluation of teaching programmes for patients and their carers that provide them with necessary knowledge and skills to retain their independence.
To contribute to the education and training programmes of staff within the team.
To contribute to the induction and training of students and staff.
Service Development and Delivery
To work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to support the planning and achievement of local service objectives.
To support the implementation of changing practice in line with new targets and/or service developments.
To contribute to the development of clinical governance and quality agenda for the service.
To actively engage in practice development, audit and research activities as necessary.
Professional Development
To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
To keep abreast of new trends and developments and incorporate them into practice as necessary.
Demonstrate ability to review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision in line with local guidelines.
Person specification Degree level or equivalent professional nursing qualification
Evidence of continuing professional development
NMC Registration
Qualification in teaching and mentoring
Diagnostics and Consultation qualification
Extended & Supplementary Prescriber
Shortlisting Literate in IT/Computer Skills
Good oral communication skills based on fluency in the English Language
Effective organisational skills
Experience of working across both acute and community settings
Previous experience within a rehabilitation setting/Intermediate care setting
Understanding of or previous experience of Systmone
Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Important Professional References
Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.net and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.
If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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