Job summary
1. a) To deliver multi-professional high quality care in the community, working with patients towards rehabilitation, self-management and independencethroughout the continuum of To participate in a team of colleagues supporting evidence based care,facilitating staff learning and development.
2. Communication and working relationships
3. a) Working in partnership, the post-holder communicates effectively with patients and their carers, the multi-disciplinary team and other key stakeholders on a range of complex health care matters, issues, ideas and Acts as an information resource for patients, multi-disciplinary colleagues and other stakeholders. Responsible for signposting and referring individuals, families, carers and communities to the most appropriate agencies/services to support their The post-holder may experience challenge in gaining concordance with the patient, families, or carers for any treatment plan. They may also experience resistance from other colleagues to an agreed action, or treatment option. Strong negotiating and influencing skills may be required.
4. Key responsibilities
5. a) Holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care whilst workingin an integrated manner with the multi-disciplinary Empower patients to work as partners in their care respecting individualchoice and difference and encouraging self-care where able. Supportingpatients in a programme of self-care/enablement.
6. Main tasks
a) Holistic assessment and care Individualised care and the promotion of Safe and effective review and referral to the appropriate member of themultidisciplinary Effective delegation and prioritisation of Professional development as required to maintain area of practice, and asnegotiated in An awareness of health, safety and security Engagement in service provision and change.
Person Specification
Registration.
Essential
7. Registered Nursing Part 1 (Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
8. 1 year post reg, Experience of Community Nursing
9. oExperience of Community Nursing
Knoledge
Essential
10. Good communication and negotiation skills
11. Good numeracy and literacy skills
12. Demonstrates competency in a range of Clinical Skills
13. Demonstrates the application of research-based practice
14. Knowledge of current local policies
15. Understanding of the role
16. Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
17. IT literate or willing to achieve within an agreed period
18. Knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit and clinical supervision and professional codes of conduct
19. Act within within own scope of practice
20. Demonstrates an ability to reflect and learning from situations
21. Demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning and development
Desirable
22. o Experience using computerised patient notes systems o Motivational interviewing skills
Numeracy
Essential
23. o Competent numeracy skills
Clinical Skills
Essential
24. Ability to demonstrate a wide range of clinical skills Wound care, palliative care including syringe drivers, catheterisation, medicines management and administration and IV administration or willingness to develop skills through training oo Ability to recognise deteriorating patient
NMC
Essential
25. oo Ability to demonstrate knowledge of NMC guidelines
Community experience
Essential
26. Demonstrates a commitment to working in the community setting
Care
Essential
27. oo Ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care oo Ability to demonstrate knowledge/understanding of boundaries of role
Organisation
Essential
28. oo Ability to organise workload, to delegate appropriately, take initiative and make decisions oo Car driver and access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
29. Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team