To take a lead role in the co-ordination, planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team. The clinical nurse specialist will join the small team of SDEC specialist nurses running the unit and will be supported in rapidly developing the additional skills and competencies needed to nurse lead a number of common SDEC conditions. This will include independently diagnosing and prescribing for patients. There will be scope, in the future, to work with the medical team to expand this repertoire, and further extend your practice. They will also be expected to take on a managerial role/ service development role within the team.
1. To act as a role model, mentoring, coaching and supporting all staff
2. To promote the role of elderly care to stakeholders
3. To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach to both internal and external stakeholders
4. Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to the SDEC environment
5. To help promote and recruit into nursing vacancies
Practice
1. Act as clinical expert in topics relating to the specialty
2. Prioritise, facilitate and monitor the delivery of care to patients, ensuring continuity of care
3. Participate in clinical supervision
4. Be aware of and participate in the complaints/RCA procedure
5. Be aware of and participate in the Trusts strategy for managing clinical risks and clinical governance
6. Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients and the public at all times
7. Promote the development of new services within the area and assist the Lead Nurse to implement change
8. Maintain efficient and effective communication with the multidisciplinary team on issues relating to patient care
Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together – providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
• COMPASSION – treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
• AMBITION – Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing
• RESPECT – Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
• ENCOURAGEMENT– Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future
Please see the attached Job Description & Personal specification for a more detailed understanding of the available vacancy.
This advert closes on Friday 31 Jan 2025
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