Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Nurse, Paramedic, OT or
Physiotherapist to expand our home visiting team. A clinician with a special interest in frailty and older people, supporting delivery of same day care in the community.
Please note this advert is subjected to removal before the deadline if we receive a large number of applicants or if a suitable candidate is identified.
Main duties of the job
Main duties
a)
Undertake same day urgent visits, prioritising in order of
clinical need, acknowledging this can change at short notice due to service
demand.
b)
Undertake comprehensive geriatric assessments including
medication reviews and advanced care planning where appropriate.
Take an accurate history, undertake suitable systems examination
including observations and other point of care tests as appropriate.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
Utilise and refer to community services where appropriate, ensuring
patient safety throughout.
Communicate findings and management plan with patient/relatives and
referring clinician.
Provide safety netting/ worsening advice for patients and relatives.
Ensure comprehensive, timely and accurate documentation.
About us
Sound PCN is a network of 5 practices providing proactive and coordinated care across a population of 42,000 patients in the North West area of Plymouth. We have a strong focus on health promotion and personalised care, supporting patients to make informed decisions about their health and social care. We are a dynamic, friendly and supportive PCN with much experience in training GPs and other healthcare professionals. Sound PCN have been early adopters of new models of NHS care, utilising the diverse skill mix offered by physiotherapists, paramedic, nurse practitioners, social prescribers, pharmacy technicians and care co-ordinators.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is for a clinician to support primary care as part of
our community care team working during the working day, Monday to Friday.
The post holder will provide holistic care for individuals in
their homes including assessment, diagnosis and management to provide the best
outcomes for the patient.
The post holder will have the ability and confidence to safely
and comprehensively carry out a full systems assessment, autonomously
discharging patients within your own scope of practice seeking senior colleague
advice as required. It is important that you are comfortable working in this
capacity though you will always have access to support from senior clinical
colleagues at other sites.
The postholder must be able to refer and/or signpost patients in
their own home or care home to other allied health professionals for example
community COPD nurses, Social prescribers etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is for a clinician to support primary care as part of
our community care team working during the working day, Monday to Friday.
The post holder will provide holistic care for individuals in
their homes including assessment, diagnosis and management to provide the best
outcomes for the patient.
The post holder will have the ability and confidence to safely
and comprehensively carry out a full systems assessment, autonomously
discharging patients within your own scope of practice seeking senior colleague
advice as required. It is important that you are comfortable working in this
capacity though you will always have access to support from senior clinical
colleagues at other sites.
The postholder must be able to refer and/or signpost patients in
their own home or care home to other allied health professionals for example
community COPD nurses, Social prescribers etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Regulated Health Care professional with current registration: (NMC/HCPC Registered).
- Minimum of three years post registration with demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills
- Postgraduate certificate or diploma (nurses only)
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in physical assessment and clinical reasoning or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
- Be able to competently assess and examine all clinical systems and interpret and communicate findings accurately and succinctly.
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a daily basis.
- Ability to collect and record information and data, for record- keeping, monitoring and evaluation.
- Ability to work safely and autonomously in home settings.
- Assess and manage clinical risk and diagnostic uncertainty.
- Maintain personal and patient safety during visits.
- Demonstrate good time management skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Special interest in frailty and older people
- Experience using SystmOne (TTP) clinical system
Experience
Essential
- Undertake clinical observations and perform basic point of care tests e.g. venepuncture
- Experience and knowledge of local community health services/ teams.
- Ability to demonstrate management and prioritisation of own work load.
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
- Must be IT literate (postholder will need to be able to code, input details into templates, keep excellent written records of consultations etc)
- Desirable
Desirable
- Experience in frailty and care of the elderly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Regulated Health Care professional with current registration: (NMC/HCPC Registered).
- Minimum of three years post registration with demonstrable experience of using diagnostic skills
- Postgraduate certificate or diploma (nurses only)
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in physical assessment and clinical reasoning or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
- Be able to competently assess and examine all clinical systems and interpret and communicate findings accurately and succinctly.
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a daily basis.
- Ability to collect and record information and data, for record- keeping, monitoring and evaluation.
- Ability to work safely and autonomously in home settings.
- Assess and manage clinical risk and diagnostic uncertainty.
- Maintain personal and patient safety during visits.
- Demonstrate good time management skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Special interest in frailty and older people
- Experience using SystmOne (TTP) clinical system
Experience
Essential
- Undertake clinical observations and perform basic point of care tests e.g. venepuncture
- Experience and knowledge of local community health services/ teams.
- Ability to demonstrate management and prioritisation of own work load.
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
- Must be IT literate (postholder will need to be able to code, input details into templates, keep excellent written records of consultations etc)
- Desirable
Desirable
- Experience in frailty and care of the elderly.
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
