Job responsibilities
Purpose of the role:
To provide and monitor care for people
experiencing homelessness, working with Inclusion team and wider Salford
homeless services to promote health and preventing ill health and integrated
care. The job holder has a role in helping to create a culture at SPCT that
values diversity and reflects inclusion.
Key responsibilities and duties of the role:
Patient Services, including planning and
delivery
Utilise
the Queen's Nursing Institute "Homeless Health Assessment tool" to
make an accurate and holistic assessment of the health of homeless people.
Assist in
and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice
Nurse, GP or other member
of the Primary HealthCare Team.
Be able to
undertake baseline observations and identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations
or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations,
peak flow, spirometry,
blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition and hydration, participate in
screening programmes
and Annual Reviews for example in patients with Learning Disabilities .
Support
the Practice Nurse with the management of Inclusion patients with long-term conditions/chronic
diseases, using a holistic patient centered approach.
Depending
on qualification/training: Carry out Chronic Disease Management annual
reviews delegated by the Practice Nurse or senior colleague.
Depending
on training/qualification, perform cervical smear screening on completion of
additional training
Depending on training/qualification, administer
medications as prescribed and in accordance with NMC standards e.g. via
nebuliser or injections
using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions.
Following agreed
protocols with referral to Practice Nurse or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment,
planning, development implementation and evaluation of programmes to promote
health and well-being
and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new patient
medicals and NHS health
checks.
Hospital
Inreach: Collaborate with Salford Royal Hospital teams, including integrated
Housing Officers, Ward personnel, and the Emergency Avoidance team, to offer
guidance and clinical support regarding homelessness and inclusive health
concerns.
Document
consultations accurately and appropriately, according to NMC guidelines
Ability to
recognise signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and follow Safeguarding
procedures
Ensure
infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained.
To be
responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidenced based care of an
allocated group of patients.
Be an
accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in
line with NMC standards of
proficiency, recognising and work within the limits of their competency.
To work as
part of multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.
To deliver
quality care to patients and to work effectively within the nursing team.
To be
competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.
To act as
an advocate for the patient experiencing homelessness, including promoting
and protecting their
interests, privacy and rights, equality and inclusion.
Leadership
and management, including coaching and developing team members
Where
appropriate practice assessment of the non registered support workforce,
TNAs, and pre-registration nursing graduates, paramedic graduates ect
Budget and
reporting
To ensure
medical and stationary supplies are stock checked and ordered as needed, seeking approval for
budget sign off
To discuss
and jointly apply (with service lead) for extra monies for additional
service development/projects
Development
of services
Contribute
to and participate in programmes of audit, including utilising results in
practice.
Where
appropriate engage in projects to develop the service ie cancer screening
drives, health workshops
ect
Relationship
management and development
Be
responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance,
including identifying own
development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with study
requirements.
To
communicate with the Practice Nurse and Service Lead and collect data in
order to participate in the smooth
running and organisation of the practice.
To
establish and maintain effective communication, both verbally, written and
relationships with the multi-disciplinary
team.
To
recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to
the Practice Manager if
unable to resolve.
Participate in regular practice supervision
Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own
development plan with your line manager
through the appraisal process.
Maintain
professional conduct including appearance at all times
Policies and
Procedures
Comply
with all SPCT policies and procedures, identifying improvements where
appropriate
To uphold
the confidentiality of all records held by SPCT, whether they are patient
records, employee records or
management information.
To work
within Calidcott principles and SPCTs information governance policies and
protocols
To report
significant events via Ulysses, as per SPCT procedure.
Infection
Control
Take
individual responsibility to ensure working practice is safe and follow the
policies and procedures of Salford
Primary Care Together.
Safeguarding
responsibilities
Safeguarding
is everyones responsibility. Employees must at all times have regards for
the need to safeguard,
inclusive of modern-day Slavery and Human Trafficking and promote the welfare
of children and adults at
risk in line with legislation. Employees of SPCT must follow all safeguarding
policies and procedures
and reporting mechanisms to raise safeguarding concerns and keep up to date
with safeguarding
training as required.
Health &
Safety
You must take
reasonable care of your own health, safety and wellbeing, and that of your
colleagues, in accordance
with the Health and Safety policy
SPCT Values
Collaboration We achieve more, better and faster by
harnessing the strengths of all stakeholders
Innovation We try new approached without fear
Compassion The care of localpeople is at the
heart of everything we do
Learning We reflect on our actions and seek knowledge
to improve
We expect everyone to
work in a way which reflect our Values
Key Performance Indicators
Being an accountable professional
Promoting health and preventing ill
health
Provide and monitor care
Working in teams
Improving safety and quality of care
Contributing to integrated care
