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Nursing
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NHS AfC: Band 6
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Parhaol: Base Location may be subject to change due to ongoing organisational change and developments
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30 awr yr wythnos (7 day service covering 24/7 Urgent Community Response)
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179-8196908-I
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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Tref
Bury St Edmunds
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£39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, Pro Rata
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27/08/2026 23:59

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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sister/Charge Nurse - Early Intervention Team

NHS AfC: Band 6

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An opportunity has arisen for a experienced Nurse to join our multi disciplinary team to work as part of urgent community response delivering high quality nursing care in patient's homes across West Suffolk.

The role requires the successful candidate to manage a caseload of patients and support the management of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence-based practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
To be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordinating, planning and delivery of the nursing services 
To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and facilitate early discharge. 
Initially the role will focus on urgent community response but will expand into general community nursing.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Be able to complete a holistic assessment of any new patient, taking into account their physical, social, psychological needs. 
Be able to plan, carry out and evaluate treatment interventions for the patients and modify healthcare plans as needed, using persuasive, motivational, negotiating, emphatic and reassurance skills. 
Be able to encourage patients towards self-care and independence, and provide training, education and advice, using a health coaching approach. 
Aim to avoid admissions to the acute setting, where possible, and actively support discharges into the community, using problem solving approach.  
Manage and oversee the day to day triage of referrals to the team. 
Be responsible for the coordination of the day to day planning and delivery of nursing services, prioritising clinical needs and delegating where needed.  
Utilise risk management strategies and good communication skills to effectively manage the workload and follow the escalation policy. 
Be able to reflect on ethical and moral issues and provide guidance to others, using an effective leadership style. 
Support multi-disciplinary communication and work collaboratively with the team, patients, carers and other health workers and agencies involved in patient care. 
Promote best clinical practice as per agreed national, professional and local standards and policies 

 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

 

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

For full details of the job Role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description. 
 
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please  ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

As this role is supporting patients in their homes, you will be required to travel across West Suffolk. As frequent travel is essential for this role, therefore you must hold a full UK current driving licence. You will be asked to show a copy of your original driving licence at interview. 

Manyleb y person

Education and qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • RN with current NMC registration.
  • To have or be willing to work towards one or a combination of the following: • Leadership training. • Level 3-degree Clinical module. • Care Lead / Case Management /Health coaching training.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development recent and relevant to the post.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and use of HR management policies including Capability, Sickness management, and Disciplinary.
  • Mentorship qualification.
  • Previous experience Community Nursing. Competencies in terminal/ palliative care and wound care.

Experience and knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of supervision of staff, including PDR.
  • Evidence of high level of ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice and performance.
  • Experience of co-ordinating and delegating work and reviewing others performance.
  • Experience and knowledge of autonomous and independent decision making in home environments, which are often complex and unpredictable.
  • Enhanced awareness of mental health conditions and issues.
  • Comprehensive holistic assessment skills in the patient’s home environment.
  • Evidence of formal clinical supervision.
  • Ability to give constructive feedback and praise

Skills and abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • High level of nursing skills and knowledge for managing and supporting the care of people in their own home environment.
  • High level of ability to work under pressure and set priorities to achieve service objectives
  • High level of clinical reasoning skills and credibility as a nursing leader.
  • Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training and short courses.
  • Effective communication skills with people on complex matters, issues, ideas, in complex situations.
  • Ability to work alone and give professional supervision and guidance to junior staff.
  • Actively demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity.
  • Ability to act on own initiative and manage any risks.
  • Good observational and reporting skills.
  • Ability to manage stressful situations.
  • Flexible approach to working hours and duties to accommodate patient/service needs.
  • IV Therapy skills including cannulation and Central Venous Catheter management.
  • Catheterisation skills including male and suprapubic catheterisation.
  • Evidence of post registration study relevant to role.

Personal qualities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Model the trust and professional behaviours and objectives.
  • Professional appearance and attitude.
  • Ability to evidence working in an integrated manner.
  • Frequent Travel Essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Previous relevant experience working in community.
  • Previous experience in leadership role.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardDisability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant

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Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

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Enw
Gemma Sewell
Teitl y swydd
Clinical Lead Nurse
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