NursingNetUK

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job summary:

To contribute to the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, residential care homes, and in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. 

Working Pattern: 

The service operates between 8am and 6pm and you will be required to work shifts between these times. 

You may be required to work a 24 hour shift pattern in the future, should this service be commissioned by the Trust. 

Job responsibilities:

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• To assess, plan and deliver healthcare for patients, for example with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
• To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
• To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.

1. Communication:

You will be communicating with patients, their relatives, carers and colleagues and you will need to use communication techniques to motivate, negotiate or persuade internal or external stakeholders. You will use a range of verbal and non verbal communications and be able to show empathy and understanding.   

2. Planning and organisational Skills:

     The post holder will: 

• Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings.
• Support all team members within the integrated team, respecting them, their roles and contributions.
• Be responsible for safe use and maintenance of equipment and supplies and be aware of budgetary constraints and work within these.
• Be accountable for own professional actions as determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council code.
• Comment on draft policies.
• Be accountable for work you have delegated to others within the team, ensuring staff are competent to undertake delegated work.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies, and procedures.
• Be aware of Trust’s behaviour framework and ensure behaviours are embedded in role.
• Ensure Trust’s behaviour framework is utilised when managing and supervising staff, and that behaviours are embraced and embedded within the team.
• Take part in clinical supervision as per Trust Policy.
• Demonstrate own duties to students, new starters and/or less experienced staff.
• Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration course.
• Provide Preceptorship to new staff as appropriate.
• Contribute to clinical audit as required.
• Complete risk assessments and incident forms as required.

3. Clinical Duties:

            The post holder will: 

• Triage, assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and develop care plans which may need to be delivered from a range of options.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented prior to initiating interventions.
• Following a holistic assessment, devise an individualised, evidence-based plan of care for each patient, modifying it as required.
• Assess patients’ holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers.
• Use tactful and persuasive skills to gain the patient’s co-operation in their care management plan.
• Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated.
• Maintain skills with regards to latest technology
• Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.
• Ensure own workload is planned and prioritised according to patient needs.
• Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, advanced sensory skills, manual and mobilising skills.
• Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.
• Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

4. Governance:

            Safeguarding Clause  

WSFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and where applicable to the role successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

     Infection Control 

            WSFT staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks. All staff are                 expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems with                 regard to this to their managers. All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control                 training and updates. 

      Health and Safety  

            Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work   Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for                employees and visitors. 

            To ensure that the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are                 followed. 

            To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities, and the environment is maintained in good order. 

            To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and                 visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. 

            To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice. 

      General  

            All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn as a result of the employment   with the Trust, including matters relating to other members of the staff and members of the public/patients. 

            Maintain appropriate patient and clinical records in line with the relevant policies and procedures, and in    line with the agreed service specification.  

            The post holder will be expected to actively participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the                 Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In   line with the annual personal development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training          or development required to fulfil their role.  

            Ensure that all patients, clients and colleagues are treated at all times in an equitable manner, respecting                 diversity and showing an understanding of diversity in the workplace. 

            The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Trust’s Equality and Diversity                 Policies, Procedures and Schemes and must ensure that equality is promoted at all times.  

5. Leadership and management:

• Provide advice / training to less experienced staff and supervise / support staff and students, contributing to the induction process for new staff/students.
• Maintain own continuous professional development and attend training as required to develop job role
• Undertake mandatory training as required.
• Undertake Personal Development Plans for junior staff members.

6. Research & Development:

• May be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing.