West Kent Primary Care

Post Covid Assessment Service Band 6 Nurse/HCP

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Job summary

In collaboration with system wide partners West Kent Primary Care have developed and continue to provide the Post Covid Assessment Service (PCAS) for patients across Kent & Medway.

The service is looking to recruit Band 6 registered nurses/health care professionals to join the team to assess, monitor, and support patients with Long Covid. The post holders will help deliver an educational programme as part of the handover of patients back to primary care.

This role will operate hybrid working. After an induction period and following sign off from the Lead Nurse the post holder will be able to work from home and our offices.

The contract is fixed term until 31 March 2025, with potential for extension.

Main duties of the job

In accordance with the local guidance, the post-holder will undertake clinical assessments and offer supporting advice, based on patient needs and the demands of the Service. The post holder will be aligned to the lead nurse to enable supervision and will gain advice from the wider multidisciplinary team.

About us

West Kent Primary Care will act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GP Federation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision in the area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisation whose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.

What we can offer:

  • Favourable terms and conditions
  • Match NHS Annual Leave entitlement
  • NEST and NHS Pension
  • A comprehensive induction into the company followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Training, support, and development in your career
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Recognition via Employee of the Month scheme
  • Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

*Due to the geographical location, it would be beneficial to have a full driving license as some travel will be required.

Office Contact: 01892 481821

Details

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

E0008-WKF214-C

Job locations

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Mainly duties of the role include but are not limited too:

Day to day management and support of patients with Long Covid.

Undertake virtual baseline assessment of patients clinical condition via agreed screening questionnaire ensuring completion to a satisfactory standard to allow MDT review and decision making.

Provide intervention and treatment advice to patients in line with service policy and using established clinical guidelines.

Educate and advise patients regarding assessment and management and when they should contact a doctor in line with guidance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Mainly duties of the role include but are not limited too:

Day to day management and support of patients with Long Covid.

Undertake virtual baseline assessment of patients clinical condition via agreed screening questionnaire ensuring completion to a satisfactory standard to allow MDT review and decision making.

Provide intervention and treatment advice to patients in line with service policy and using established clinical guidelines.

Educate and advise patients regarding assessment and management and when they should contact a doctor in line with guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or relevant professional body
  • 1st level registration & Degree in Nursing or other HCP qualification

Desirable

  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development post registration

IT Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge and use of IT, outlook, Microsoft office packages.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in primary care, community care, or other healthcare environment.
  • Evidence of experience of team management and multi-disciplinary working

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with Long Covid patients
  • Basic understanding of post Covid syndrome
  • Knowledge and experience of using EMIS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or relevant professional body
  • 1st level registration & Degree in Nursing or other HCP qualification

Desirable

  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development post registration

IT Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge and use of IT, outlook, Microsoft office packages.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in primary care, community care, or other healthcare environment.
  • Evidence of experience of team management and multi-disciplinary working

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with Long Covid patients
  • Basic understanding of post Covid syndrome
  • Knowledge and experience of using EMIS

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).

Employer details

Employer name

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA


Employer's website

https://westkentprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA


Employer's website

https://westkentprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Officer

Haydyn Williams

haydyn.williams@nhs.net

01892481821

Details

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

E0008-WKF214-C

Job locations

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA


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