Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
1. Use of own care for transportation, with a valid Uk driving license
Experience
Essential criteria
2. Demonstrable clinical experience
3. Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions for older people
Desirable criteria
4. Experience in providing end of life care
Knowledge
Essential criteria
5. Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice in the care of the older person
6. Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code
Desirable criteria
7. Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda’s that support Governance Frameworks
Qualification
Essential criteria
8. NMC registered Nurse
9. Advanced Diploma/ Degree in adult health nursing studies
Desirable criteria
10. Teaching qualification
11. Post Reg course related to care of the Elderly
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
12. IT skills
13. Literacy and Numeracy
14. Demonstrable ability in management of vital signs monitoring and escalation of the deteriorating patien
15. Non-IV medication administration
Desirable criteria
16. Venepuncture and cannulation
17. ECG recording
18. Male Catheterisation
19. Awareness of audit in practice
20. IV medication administration including blood products