Main duties of the role: - Always behave in a professional and discreet manner and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code. Maintain confidentiality of documents, knowledge of residents and information obtained as pa of the role. Be competent and confident in managing people with long-term health conditions. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for service users with complex needs.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for service users (as appropriate). Order supplies, maintain stock, ensure hygiene and cleanliness of equipment and environment and safeguard medication. Prioritize health problems and intervene appropriately to assist service users in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Recognize and work within own competence level Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of service user interaction and consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Support, manage and guide support workers on a daily basis. Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements. Always maintain client and business confidentiality Continual personal development to develop oneself and the role. In addition to these tasks, employees may at times be asked to carry out other reasonable duties as required by the service or line manager.
Personal Specification: - UK registered nurse with significant post registration experience Ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care Ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively Effective organisational skills Evidence of experience in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcomes The ability to work in a changing, demanding and stressful situation Friendly and approachable Good presentation of self, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible Self-motivated, positive and committed Maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatment IT systems skills Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing Have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations and recognizing when referral is needed.