Job summary
Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, forward thinking Extended Scope Nurse or Paramedic in Frailty looking for a new venture with a like-minded clinical team? If so, HRH are looking to employ a full-time Extended Scope Nurse or Paramedic who has a passion for high quality, patient-led care and a desire to make a difference.
Benefits:
- Flexible working patterns
- Access to EAP
- Access to the NHS pension
Main duties of the job
To provide a
high-quality, cost-effective service to the patients of the Practice; focusing
on frail and older people, and those with low-level mental health concerns.
You will be
working as part of a multi-disciplinary team which include, GP Partners, GPs,
Advance Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners,
Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Nurses, Practice Nurses and Healthcare
Assistants.
You will be
responsible for face to face and telephone consultations with patients
presenting with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same day requests for
treatment and chronic disease management, providing care for the presenting
patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment
and evaluation of care.
About us
Hastings & Rother Healthcare is a newly formed organisation which consists of three GP practices within Hastings and St Leonards. We are an organisation that is rapidly expanding and we currently cover the largest patient population in Hastings & St Leonards.
We have a highly
skilled clinical team working across the sites, which include; experienced
GP's, Practice Nurses, HCA's, Nurse Practitioner's, Clinical
Pharmacists', Paramedic Practitioners, Mental Health Nurses and Physiotherapists.
We are committed to
putting our patients first and you will be a creative, robust and autonomous
clinician who shares our passion, visions and values. In
return, we can offer excellent remuneration, career development and a
supportive clinical working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need
to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including
assessment and diagnostic skills. You will need to prioritise and triage the
needs of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations
in the appropriate manner.
A large
percentage of the role will be involved the care of frail and elderly patients
including the responsibility of patients within care and nursing homes. This will include weekly ward rounds.
Part of your
responsibilities will include visiting patients in their home to assess their
medical condition and frailty review.
You will also
work alongside and provide clinical supervisory support for part of the care
coordinator team. These are unregistered
practitioners with enhanced knowledge and skill to assist in the care of our
frail community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need
to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including
assessment and diagnostic skills. You will need to prioritise and triage the
needs of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations
in the appropriate manner.
A large
percentage of the role will be involved the care of frail and elderly patients
including the responsibility of patients within care and nursing homes. This will include weekly ward rounds.
Part of your
responsibilities will include visiting patients in their home to assess their
medical condition and frailty review.
You will also
work alongside and provide clinical supervisory support for part of the care
coordinator team. These are unregistered
practitioners with enhanced knowledge and skill to assist in the care of our
frail community.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with frail and older patients
- Experience of providing specialised advice in relation to care
Desirable
- Previous Experience in General Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and unrestricted NMC (UK)/ HCPC or GPhC registration
- RGN, RMN or Paramedic (degree or equivalent)
Desirable
- Qualification in Physical Assessment skills and Frailty
- Prescribing Qualification
- A qualification in Frailty Care
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of clinical knowledge in caring for patients in relevant specialism
- Two+ years proven record of working as an extended Nurse dealing with patients presenting with a wide range of medical issues
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with frail and older patients
- Experience of providing specialised advice in relation to care
Desirable
- Previous Experience in General Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and unrestricted NMC (UK)/ HCPC or GPhC registration
- RGN, RMN or Paramedic (degree or equivalent)
Desirable
- Qualification in Physical Assessment skills and Frailty
- Prescribing Qualification
- A qualification in Frailty Care
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of clinical knowledge in caring for patients in relevant specialism
- Two+ years proven record of working as an extended Nurse dealing with patients presenting with a wide range of medical issues
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
Desirable
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
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).
