We would welcome applications from colleagues to come and join our friendly and continuing expanding team. We are committed to expanding our existing 7 day acute frailty services further with the addition of a focused frailty assessment unit and in collaboration with our community colleagues a hospital at home service across County Durham and Darlington. We therefore have opportunities for colleagues to not only work in, but be involved in the development of the services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to patients and their loved ones in their own home. They will organise and plan care, depending upon the patients' needs ensuring all care needs are met. They will be accountable for their care and supported by colleagues. The care given will be in a patients' own homes and will require those involved to travel within a geographical area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To assess patients' needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
2. To organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staff effectively.
3. To be aware of, and communicate to team members, changes to patient information and treatment plans, both verbally and in writing.
4. To adhere to NMC standards of record keeping.
5. To assist and support in home setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care.
6. To participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities e.g. Essence of Care.
7. To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget.
8. To provide advice and act as role model to other members of the team.
9. To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient safety.
10. To supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuring tasks undertaken have been delegated appropriately.
11. To contribute to the day-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of nursing service and to address bed management issues.
12. To participate in education and training of junior staff.
13. To involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of care.
14. To participate in clinical supervision.
15. To assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations where appropriate.
16. To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Qualified nurse
Desirable
* H@H experience
* Community care experience
Experience
Essential
* 1 year registered nurse experience
Desirable
* Staff nurse experience
* Elderly care
* Palliative care
* Audits
Statutory Registration
Essential
* NMC
Desirable
* Time management skills
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC registrant, diploma or degree.
* Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
Desirable
* CotE modules / training
Special Requirements
Essential
* Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
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