Job summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist role requires clinical expertise along with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads. Were looking for someone who shares our values and is as passionate about care as we are.
This role requires you to have oversight of our adult care packages, so an adult nursing or dual nursing qualification is essential.
You will be based at your local Apollo Home Healthcare office in Albrighton, but some flexibility is required as you will be travelling to clientshomes across the West Midlands & Shropshire region.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you'll:
Take clinical ownership of your client caseload, creating and managing bespoke care plans.
Lead and deliver clinical training for Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers.
Ensure a compliant, high-quality, person-centred care service.
Review clinical paperwork and MAR Charts.
Build strong relationships with clients, their families and care teams.
Provide ongoing mandatory training and development in line with national standards.
This isn't just a job its your opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life.
About us
At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements.
We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment and were looking for people who share those values
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote the Apollo Home Healthcare brand to all prospective clients and healthcare
professionals, undertake assessment of new referrals and reviews of current service user care
plans as well as assist in the recruitment and interviewing of potential new staff.
- There will be a
requirement to manage appraisal and supervision of staff.
- Provide person centred nursing care and support to service users, their families and healthcare
assistants.
- Participate as part of a team and using a person-centred approach, assess, plan, implement and
evaluate care delivered.
- Maintain and oversee the maintenance of appropriate associated service user records
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote the Apollo Home Healthcare brand to all prospective clients and healthcare
professionals, undertake assessment of new referrals and reviews of current service user care
plans as well as assist in the recruitment and interviewing of potential new staff.
- There will be a
requirement to manage appraisal and supervision of staff.
- Provide person centred nursing care and support to service users, their families and healthcare
assistants.
- Participate as part of a team and using a person-centred approach, assess, plan, implement and
evaluate care delivered.
- Maintain and oversee the maintenance of appropriate associated service user records
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A valid NMC Pin with 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.
- Experience and up-to-date training evidencing the delivery of clinical interventions including:
- Airway Management (Tracheostomy Care)
- Ventilation Management
- Enteral Feeding
- Suctioning
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post qualification experience in nursing.
- Proven experience in the delivery of complex care and relevant training.
- Experience of compiling and amending care plans.
- Experience working within the community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A valid NMC Pin with 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.
- Experience and up-to-date training evidencing the delivery of clinical interventions including:
- Airway Management (Tracheostomy Care)
- Ventilation Management
- Enteral Feeding
- Suctioning
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post qualification experience in nursing.
- Proven experience in the delivery of complex care and relevant training.
- Experience of compiling and amending care plans.
- Experience working within the community.
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).
