Are you dynamic, flexible and up for a challenge? Does your interest lie with the care of the Older Person?
We are looking for a Band 6 Shift lead to provide maternity cover on Ward C3 - someone who strives to deliver high standards of care to medically ill patients but also has the ability to show compassion to this group of patients.
There will be the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in caring for patients living with dementia as the successful candidate will at times be expected to take charge across both C3 and our Specialist Forget Me Not Dementia Unit.
We also have strong connections with the Parkinson Clinical Nurse Specialist. We promote competency based learning and are passionate about both patient and staff experience.
If you have sufficient post registration experience, preferably within the care of the Older Person, if you enjoy a challenge and are highly motivated with a positive attitude, come and visit us here on C3 and meet the team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and implementation and evaluation of programs of care without supervision. They will be required to actively participate in the teaching and supervision of other nursing and non-nursing staff. The post holder will also be required to take a lead / link role for the nursing unit/department to be determined on appointment/appraisal.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
1. First level registration
2. Educated to diploma level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level
Desirable criteria
3. Educated to 1st degree level of evidence of study at degree level
4. A recognised course of study in Teaching & assessing
Skills
Essential criteria
5. Intravenous drug administration
6. Cannulation & Venepuncture
7. Effective communication skills, verbal and written
8. Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
10. Substantial post registration experience
11. Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the acute setting
12. Experience of close liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential criteria
13. Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
14. Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
15. Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Knowledge and Training
Essential criteria
16. Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
17. Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems
18. Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and changes within the NHS
Using AI for jobs applications:
Whilst we encourage the use of technology to help manage time and support innovation. However, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and clearly reflects your own skills and experiences. While AI can assist with drafting, it should only be used as a support tool. The content must be your own work and accurately represent your knowledge, abilities, and values. Over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in your application being rejected. A common issue arises when we receive multiple applications with identical or overly generic language.
The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless it has been pre-approved as part of a reasonable adjustment. For digital interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of your surroundings on camera and confirm that no additional devices are present. If we suspect AI is being used during an interview, we may pause the process to clarify or adjust our approach to questioning.
Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.
Multi-site working
The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing "better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond".
To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which:
19. Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement
20. Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and
21. Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites
Against this context, although this post is hosted by The Dudley Group, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.
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