Out Of Hours Community Nurse Stoke on Trent

Job description

Job responsibilities

Out of Hours Community Nursing key clinical duties:

• Palliative and end of life symptom management
• Catheter management and procedures
• Wound management
• Long term condition management
• Prevention of hospital admission

Key Responsibilities - Clinical

a.

To adhere to and apply the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct, and all other relevant guidance from the NMC and follow the Partnership Trust values. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work

b.

To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values.

c.

To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The care/support plans may include the following:

Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety

Increased functional ability

Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health

Interventions in disease/condition management

Prevention and reducing of health inequalities

Admission avoidance

Early supported discharge

Case management/ treatment /care plans

Palliative and end of life care

Undertake Tissue Viability Risk Assessments

Form a professional judgement of an individual's health condition

Prioritise treatment and care for individuals according to their health status and needs

Bladder, catheter and bowel care

d.

To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.

e.

To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and set an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing. Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of yourself and others.

f.

To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same.

g.

To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed.

h.

To use professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries. Agree courses of action following assessment to address health and wellbeing needs of individuals.

i.

To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with professional standards (NMC). This includes self-management and supervision of identified team members, giving guidance and direction where appropriate.

j.

To take responsibility for the safe use and transportation of equipment between locations. To work in non-purpose built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc.

k.

To ensure that the skills of identified team members are appropriately deployed and that care is delivered by staff with the relevant education, expertise and competence.

l.

To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques where appropriate.

m.

To provide advice to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users.

n.

To provide professional and clinical support and leadership to identified team members.

o.

To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support within their caseload. Establishing a diagnosis of an individual's health condition and agreeing courses of action following assessment to address health and wellbeing needs of individuals.

Key Responsibilities - Supervision

a.

To provide and receive regular supervision in order to support the continuous professional development of self and others.

b.

To contribute to the process of induction for new team members and other disciplines, as appropriate.

c.

To identify own training/educational needs as part of the supervision and appraisal process. Attains and maintains an agreed level of expertise through ongoing training and development.

d.

To have an understanding of people management skills which incorporate compassionate and appreciative leadership.

e.

To set workload priorities for self, and oversee the workload of more junior team members and students as required.

f.

To provide training, undertake work based assessments and supervision of pre- registration students, typically for periods of 4-12 weeks as required.

Key Responsibilities Performance & Quality

a.

To collect and input statistical information as required within agreed timescales.

b.

To participate in and support the team in undertaking clinical audit.

c.

To contribute to, and actively promote the implementation, development and upholding of policies, procedures, guidelines and directives, along with relevant statutory measures and governmental directives.

d.

The post holder may be required to order/monitor stock.

Person Specification

Person spec

Essential

• Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post

Desirable

• Experience in the delivery of healthcare Relevant placements including surgical, medical, palliative care,

Job requirements

Essential

• Current NMC registered general nurse (degree in nursing)
• UK Car and driving licence
• Relevant experience
• Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post, with knowledge of care planning. Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, NMC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
• Flexibility to work across 7 days
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Community Nursing experience
• Mentorship
• Palliative care experience
• Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Alliance Out of Hours

Bradwell Hospital

Stoke on Trent

ST57NJ

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)