Job summary
Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, forward thinking Extended Scope Nurse or Paramedic in Frailty/Palliative Care 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 frailty and palliative care.
You will be
working as part of a multi-disciplinary team which include, GP Partners, GPs,
Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners,
Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses and Healthcare
Assistants.
You will be
responsible for home visits, face to face clinics 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.
You will need
to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including physical
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.
The role will
include holistic assessment, support and coordination of care for Palliative
and End of Life patients.
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,
frailty review and may include those with low-level mental health concerns
About us
Hastings & Rother Healthcare was formed in 2021 and consists of three GP practices within Hastings and St Leonards. We are an organisation that is rapidly growing and we currently cover the largest patient population in Hastings & St Leonards.
Joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of healthcare professionals who share a common vision and values. By putting our patients first and delivering high-quality care, you will contribute to our mission of improving the health and lives of the communities we serve. In return, we can offer excellent remuneration, career development and a supportive clinical working environment.
Closing Date: 13th November 2024
HRH
monitor the use of AI during the recruitment process. If it is apparent that
you have used AI to complete the application, you may be asked about this prior
to shortlisting in order to determine if your application should progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be
responsible for home visits, face to face clinics 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.
You will need
to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including physical
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.
The role will
include holistic assessment, support and coordination of care for Palliative
and End of Life patients.
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,
frailty review and may include those with low-level mental health concerns
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be
responsible for home visits, face to face clinics 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.
You will need
to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including physical
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.
The role will
include holistic assessment, support and coordination of care for Palliative
and End of Life patients.
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,
frailty review and may include those with low-level mental health concerns
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and unrestricted NMC (UK) or HCPC
- RGN or Paramedic (degree or equivalent)
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification
- A qualification in Frailty Care
- Qualification in Physical Assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- To have experience and knowledge of a wide range of chronic health conditions common in elderly or frail patients such as Cardiovascular disease including Hypertension, IHD, stroke, Heart Failure etc, Respiratory disease such as COPD, Diabetes, Dementia, Atrial Fibrillation etc.
- Experience of working with frail and palliative patients and those at the end of their life.
- Experience and knowledge in physically assessing patients
- Experience of providing specialised advice in relation to care
Desirable
- Previous Experience in General Practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of clinical knowledge in caring for patients in relevant specialism
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and unrestricted NMC (UK) or HCPC
- RGN or Paramedic (degree or equivalent)
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification
- A qualification in Frailty Care
- Qualification in Physical Assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- To have experience and knowledge of a wide range of chronic health conditions common in elderly or frail patients such as Cardiovascular disease including Hypertension, IHD, stroke, Heart Failure etc, Respiratory disease such as COPD, Diabetes, Dementia, Atrial Fibrillation etc.
- Experience of working with frail and palliative patients and those at the end of their life.
- Experience and knowledge in physically assessing patients
- Experience of providing specialised advice in relation to care
Desirable
- Previous Experience in General Practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of clinical knowledge in caring for patients in relevant specialism
- 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).
