Job summary
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will work autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, and the locality teams to deliver excellent standards of patients care for patients requiring support.
To provide skilled nursing care working under the supervision of the unplanned care advanced nurses and paramedics.
The post holder will undertake unplanned care community nursing duties which involve delivery of nursing services and holistic assessments of patients' health needs using a person-centred approach.
Work shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays. The service operates through pre-rostered shift patterns spanning 8am - 10pm 7 days per week.
The post holder will provide quality and seamless nursing care to housebound patients and be proactive in coordinating their care needs as appropriate, whilst avoiding unnecessary admission to hospital or long-term care institutions. In addition, the post holder will be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery.
Main duties of the job
To give skilled nursing care, based on principles of best practices and clinical evidence which includes,- Catheterisation- Phlebotomy- IV Administration- S/C Injections- Palliative support
Act as a named nurse with the support and supervision of the unplanned care specialist clinicians. To take continued responsibility for the holistic health needs assessment including referring to appropriate services for ongoing management. E.G District planned care nurses.
Act as the patients' advocate and to facilitate the patients' own choices with regards to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care as appropriate.
To identify and record new problems and report back to unplanned care advanced nurses and refer as appropriate to other MDT for ongoing management.
Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and contemporaneous records in accordance with trust and NMC guidelines.
To provide information and support to patients, relatives and other carers that promotes and optimises positive health.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and evidence of catheterisation skills.
- Ability to risk assess a situation and act appropriately
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email
- Knowledge of out of hospital care and the role of community unplanned care nursing.
- Ability to listen effectively and ability to give constructive feedback to patients and colleagues
- Knowledge of general wound care
- Knowledge and evidence of phlebotomy.
- Knowledge and evidence of IV administration skills
- oPrinciples of care for patients with long term conditions, relevant NSF's and other national standards
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent government legislation and changes in community care delivery
- Understanding of resource management
- Knowledge of the audit process
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical nursing experience negotiating and liaising within a multidisciplinary team
- Working with people with complex health needs
- Experience of undertaking general assessment by utilising evidence based care.
- Previous experience in the Nursing process, care planning and fluent in record keeping
- Experience of providing holistic care that involves the MDT.
Desirable
- Experience in training other students.
- Supporting students and other learners
- Participate in auding, research and service development
- Post registration experience in the community environment.
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of other post-registration education and training
Personal/Physical Attributes
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and evidence of catheterisation skills.
- Ability to risk assess a situation and act appropriately
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email
- Knowledge of out of hospital care and the role of community unplanned care nursing.
- Ability to listen effectively and ability to give constructive feedback to patients and colleagues
- Knowledge of general wound care
- Knowledge and evidence of phlebotomy.
- Knowledge and evidence of IV administration skills
- oPrinciples of care for patients with long term conditions, relevant NSF's and other national standards
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent government legislation and changes in community care delivery
- Understanding of resource management
- Knowledge of the audit process
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical nursing experience negotiating and liaising within a multidisciplinary team
- Working with people with complex health needs
- Experience of undertaking general assessment by utilising evidence based care.
- Previous experience in the Nursing process, care planning and fluent in record keeping
- Experience of providing holistic care that involves the MDT.
Desirable
- Experience in training other students.
- Supporting students and other learners
- Participate in auding, research and service development
- Post registration experience in the community environment.
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of other post-registration education and training
Personal/Physical Attributes
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
