Job summary
Harvey Group Practice and Grange Street Surgery have an exciting opportunity for a frailty nurse to join our clinical team on a part-time basis, for 20 hours a week. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic experienced individual to help provide high quality health care for this frail population.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will proactively manage patients living in care homes and those who are housebound. Admission avoidance, improved diagnostic rates, better coordination of care, increased use of anticipatory care plans, reduction in falls and improved management of chronic conditions are amongst the objectives.
1. Support the delivery of advanced nursing practice and services for older and or vulnerable patients at Harvey Group Practice and Grange Street Surgery.
2. Provide support and care to patients with long term condition or complex frailty needs.
3. Work as part of a practice clinical team (GPs, clinical pharmacists and the wider nursing team) to cover all a patients health care needs in a holistic way.
4. Provide proactive care to patients within care homes covered by the practice. This may take the form of a weekly visit to the home and requests for home visits during the week.
5. Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals regarding frailty and admission avoidance.
6. Work with patients, post discharge from hospital, ensuring that follow-up arrangements and admission avoidance plans are put in place.
7. Promote health & wellbeing, self-care, and independence.
8. Attend clinical governance and other multi-disciplinary meetings as required.
9. Liaise and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary and wider community teams across health and social care.
About us
Nestled in the heart of the historic city of St Albans, Harvey Group Practice is a well-established and welcoming training centre. Our ethos, encapsulated in the motto 'We Care', permeates every aspect of our work: delivering top-notch clinical services, nurturing our staff, and fostering a supportive, collaborative partnership. With a patient base of 14,500, we're an integral part of HaLo PCN, working closely with neighbouring practices to elevate community healthcare standards. At Harvey Group, education is paramount; we regularly train a variety of healthcare professionals, from GPs to nursing associates, and actively engage in research under the guidance of one of our partners. St Albans, renowned for its picturesque suburban setting, consistently ranks among the UK's most desirable places to reside. Despite its proximity to London and major transport hubs, the city exudes a timeless charm, boasting expansive green spaces, excellent educational facilities, and easy access to rural pursuits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about thisrole, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
10. Current NMC registration.
Experience
Essential
11. Management and knowledge of long-term conditions.
12. Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines.
13. Experience of audit.
14. Management of long-term conditions.
15. Minor illness experience.
Desirable
16. Experience of working in a primary care setting.
17. Non-medical prescriber.
18. Post qualification certificates relating to appropriate aspects of this role.