To work as part of North Community Nursing team, working in the Community undertaking nursing duties in patients homes.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care and when necessary modify same, reporting changes to the Nurse in charge and other members of the multi- disciplinary team.
To assist the Senior Nurse in the day to day management of the Integrated team in consultation with and deputising for the senior nurse in her absence following in house training.
Ensure up-to-date and accurate clinical records are kept and available to all team members in line with Trust policy.
Provide evidence-based clinical practice to all members of the integrated team and others involved in holistic patient care.
Communicate condition-related information to patients and/or their relatives/carers to ensure comprehensive holistic patient care is assured and resources, such as dressings and equipment, are used effectively.
Provide appropriate clinical interventions to housebound patients requiring nursing input in their own homes.
Provide palliative and terminal care to patients, as well as support and advice to carers.
Work in partnership with carers/community matrons to provide care, support, and advice to patients with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Teach patients and carers to promote independence or facilitate care in the terminal stages of illness.
Consider the emotional needs of patients and significant others at all stages of the caring process.
When requested, undertake Continuing Care Needs Assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team and complete relevant documentation.
Build effective relationships with all team members and multidisciplinary teams.
Verify expected deaths
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
EDUCATIONAL
- Demonstrate fluency in a range of practical skills and develop these skills in other community staff and pre-registration student nurses.
- Undertake the role of mentor and preceptor.
- Be involved in induction programmes for new staff members, by providing support, one to one teaching and supervision.
- Disseminate evidence based practice, trust policies and protocols at team meetings.
- Attend and participate in courses, which include mandatory/statutory updates and continuing professional development, as required or requested by the Trust ensuring completion of the training passport.
- Know how to access research based information.
- Keep abreast of current trends and developments in primary health care.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure professional registration maintained annually.
- Uphold the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Code of Conduct at all times and maintain an up to date professional profile.
- Provide and receive information, where advanced communication skills are required, in order to reach agreement or co-operation, or because there are barriers to understanding for example patients with learning difficulties, hearing or visual impairment.
- Impart empathy and reassurance while motivating and inspiring patients to be as independent as their condition allows.
- Communicate information of an unexpected and distressing nature to patients and significant others.
- Cope with the emotional effort required to handle unexpected exposure to highly distressing and highly emotional circumstances, challenging behaviour, aggression or family breakdown.
- Assess and evaluate the risks associated with being a lone worker and comply with Trust Policy.
- Promote health education and support initiatives in health promotion and public health'.
- Be prepared to work at any location within the community for self-development and the needs of the service.
- Obtain valid consent as per Trust Policy, prior to undertaking any intervention.
- Understand the implications of Safeguarding Children/Adults and the Mental Capacity Act.
