Frailty Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £37,338.00 i £44,962.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, PL4 7PY |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B9832-2025-NM-9871 |
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Be responsible for the provision of planned and unplanned care to patients and their carers in a defined geographical area working as part of the 6 Community Virtual Wards spanning Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon. Be able to respond to urgent referrals for patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team Be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, organising & reviewing complex packages of care including case conferences The candidate must have the knowledge and confidence to have delicate conversations around advance care planning in anticipation of end of life care including treatment escalation and have the skills required to make clinical decisions around resuscitation status based on the persons clinical presentation. Ensure privacy, dignity and human rights are respected for all patients and carers. Undertake comprehensive risk assessments of all situations associated with the care of patients in order to ensure nurses and the carers safety Assessments might include the provision of equipment ensuring it is used safely Be responsible for overseeing, monitoring of equipment and ensuring maintenance &repair. To report and records all incidents and near misses relating to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression and verbal abuse. Maintain accurate records, which are confidential, up to date , legible and that all care given has to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the Trust Policies, NMC guidelines and Government directives. The post holder will be expected to oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members. The post holder is required to comply with all infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate to Director of Operations or Chief executive office To monitor & maintain the health, safety and security of self and others Be responsible for organising own time management on a daily basis in line with caseload demands balancing patient needs with the non clinical aspect of the role Work within challenging and unpredictable environments e.g. patients homes, which may have constraints that require adaptability Act as a clinical advisor on health care issues within their area of expertise. Undertake health promotion whenever possible to all age groups and also contribute to planned health promotion activities. Nurse Prescriber and takes responsibility for prescribing in line with Non-medical Prescribing policy and within the Devon Formulary. Identify community health needs and participate in new projects, research and audit. Act as a role model for other staff and students demonstrating high standards of practice and professional conduct. Be involved with the development, implementation and monitoring of standards. Develop links with other professional and voluntary bodies to ensure maximum effectiveness of the service and patient care. Work alongside the Frailty Practitioners/ACP if appropriate in monitoring complex health needs of the patients and reduce hospital admissions Ensure that work which is often unpredictable is prioritised and suitably delegated to other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Implement, participate and facilitate Clinical Supervision as per organisational Policy. 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 development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role. Be conversant and adhere to the vulnerable adult and child protection procedures & Organisational polices. Support the Frailty Practitioner regarding equity of workload throughout the larger Team & deputise in his/her absence.