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You will support and assist the Board of Directors in the provision of patient care
You will be responsible for the provision of skilled nursing care to the population of Whitby. You will deliver care within the boundaries of your role, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. You will work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients, ensuring the highest standards of care, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures
You must work at all times within your own competence and professional Code of the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Medical Director or Board of Directors, dependent on current and evolving workload:
Clinical responsibilities
- Assess plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and well-being and meet the healthcare needs of individuals.
- Perform routine nursing tasks
Chronic disease management including CHD, CHF, COPD, Asthma, CKD, Diabetes and hypertension
BP checks
Chaperone and assist patients
Contraceptive Services (including Pill checks, injectables & emergency contraception)
Height, weight, BMI
Injections any, including Prostap and Zoladex
Immunisations
MRSA swabs
Urinalysis
Blood tests for adults and children aged 8-16 years
Cervical screening
Vaginal swabs
Dressings simple and complex
Removal of sutures and clips
Ear care and syringing
ECG
HRT follow-up
Learning Disability Health check
- Prepare specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Provide a holistic approach and deliver evidence based care
- Administer and monitor medication consistent with protocols, standards and legislation
- Enable patients, families and carers to develop their knowledge and understanding about their health and well-being and be as self-managing as possible
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Assist in the provision of nursing care within the context of primary care for patients with mental health problems
- Offer advice about adult and child vaccinations and administer vaccines according to current guidelines and legislation
- Advise and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad according to current guidelines and legislation
- Delegate aspects of care clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence
- Ensure that all daily checks are recorded accurately and in a timely manner eg vaccine fridges, defibrillator, emergency equipment, oxygen
- Assist the maintenance of stocks of vaccines and other drugs according to current guidelines and policy
Other responsibilities
- Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional Code of the NMC
- Support should be provided to other clinical team members as required
Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising IT as appropriate
- Use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Follow agreed protocols, referring to GPs as appropriate
- Follow local and national Infection Control guidelines
- Assist with the maintenance of equipment and report defective equipment
- Take responsibility that any equipment either clinical or otherwise, used when working, is taken due care of and locked away at the end of every working session
Maintain stock levels of clinical equipment and supplies, reporting to the Improving Access General Manager as required
Business responsibilities
- Act as a positive role model
- Maintain ethos and culture of Nimbuscare
- Positively promote Nimbuscare
- Support Line Managers as required
- Adhere to Health & Safety and educate staff within your role
- Apply Nimbuscare policies, standards and guidance
- Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate
Suggest and support the introduction of new working processes to optimise quality
- Communicate to ensure that all employees operate as an effective team
- Build and maintain relationships with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, GP surgery personnel, care home personnel, CCG personnel etc
Safeguarding:
Everyone within Nimbuscare has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults-at-risk vulnerable adults, children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Be fully aware of and understand your duties and responsibilities arising from the Childrens Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2, in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people
Be fully aware of and understand your duties and responsibilities arising from the DOH Policy No Secrets 2000, and the principles of safeguarding as they apply to Adults-at-risk vulnerable adults in relation to your work
Recognise the types and signs of abuse and neglect
Ensure the Nimbuscare Safeguarding Lead is alerted to, and kept fully informed of, any concerns you may have in relation to safeguarding adults, children and young people
Adhere to Nimbuscare and local Child Protection and Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures
Learning and development
You will participate in any training programme implemented by Nimbuscare as part of this employment, such training to include
- Participation in individual performance reviews, including maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
- Working in conjunction with senior management, assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate
- Develop and utilise a written Personal Development Plan
- Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace, evaluating their effectiveness and feeding back relevant information
- Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments
Team working
- Understand own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over time
- Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
- Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice
- Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve customer care
- Participate and support local projects as agreed with the management team
- Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of those taking on delegated duties
Confidentiality
- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, you may have access to confidential information relating to customers and their carers, Nimbuscare staff and other healthcare workers. You may also have access to information relating to Nimbuscare as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information relating to customers, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of Nimbuscare may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Nimbuscare policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
- Be aware of your responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulations GDPR
Health and Safety
You will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Nimbuscare Health & Safety Policy, to include
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to guidelines
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity
You will support the equality, diversity and rights of customers, carers and colleagues
- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Nimbuscare procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of customers, carers and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights
Quality:
You will strive to maintain quality within Nimbuscare, and will
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Work within own limitations and experience
- Be aware of and co-operate with audit
- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
- Portray a professional image at all times
Communication
- Communicate effectively with other team members, customers and carers
- Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
You will support and assist the Board of Directors in the provision of patient care.
You will be responsible for the provision of skilled nursing care to the population of Whitby. You will deliver care within the boundaries of your role, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. You will work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients, ensuring the highest standards of care, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
You must work at all times within your own competence and professional Code of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Assess plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and well-being and meet the healthcare needs of individuals
- Perform routine nursing tasks
Chronic disease management
BP checks
Chaperone and assist patients
Contraceptive Services
Height, weight, BMI
Injections
Immunisations
MRSA swabs
Urinalysis
Blood tests for adults and children aged 8-16 years
Cervical screening
Vaginal swabs
Dressings simple and complex
Removal of sutures and clips
Ear care and syringing
ECG
HRT follow-up
Learning Disability Health check
- Prepare specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Administer and monitor medication consistent with protocols, standards and legislation
- Assist in the provision of nursing care within the context of primary care for patients with mental health problems
- Offer advice about adult and child vaccinations and administer vaccines according to current guidelines and legislation
- Advise and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad according to current guidelines and legislation.
- Ensure that all daily checks are recorded accurately and in a timely manner eg vaccine fridges, defibrillator, emergency equipment, oxygen
- Assist the maintenance of stocks of vaccines and other drugs according to current guidelines and policy
You will support and assist the Board of Directors in the provision of patient care
You will be responsible for the provision of skilled nursing care to the population of Whitby. You will deliver care within the boundaries of your role, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. You will work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients, ensuring the highest standards of care, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures
You must work at all times within your own competence and professional Code of the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Medical Director or Board of Directors, dependent on current and evolving workload:
Clinical responsibilities
- Assess plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and well-being and meet the healthcare needs of individuals.
- Perform routine nursing tasks
Chronic disease management including CHD, CHF, COPD, Asthma, CKD, Diabetes and hypertension
BP checks
Chaperone and assist patients
Contraceptive Services (including Pill checks, injectables & emergency contraception)
Height, weight, BMI
Injections any, including Prostap and Zoladex
Immunisations
MRSA swabs
Urinalysis
Blood tests for adults and children aged 8-16 years
Cervical screening
Vaginal swabs
Dressings simple and complex
Removal of sutures and clips
Ear care and syringing
ECG
HRT follow-up
Learning Disability Health check
- Prepare specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Provide a holistic approach and deliver evidence based care
- Administer and monitor medication consistent with protocols, standards and legislation
- Enable patients, families and carers to develop their knowledge and understanding about their health and well-being and be as self-managing as possible
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Assist in the provision of nursing care within the context of primary care for patients with mental health problems
- Offer advice about adult and child vaccinations and administer vaccines according to current guidelines and legislation
- Advise and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad according to current guidelines and legislation
- Delegate aspects of care clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence
- Ensure that all daily checks are recorded accurately and in a timely manner eg vaccine fridges, defibrillator, emergency equipment, oxygen
- Assist the maintenance of stocks of vaccines and other drugs according to current guidelines and policy
Other responsibilities
- Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional Code of the NMC
- Support should be provided to other clinical team members as required
Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising IT as appropriate
- Use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Follow agreed protocols, referring to GPs as appropriate
- Follow local and national Infection Control guidelines
- Assist with the maintenance of equipment and report defective equipment
- Take responsibility that any equipment either clinical or otherwise, used when working, is taken due care of and locked away at the end of every working session
Maintain stock levels of clinical equipment and supplies, reporting to the Improving Access General Manager as required
Business responsibilities
- Act as a positive role model
- Maintain ethos and culture of Nimbuscare
- Positively promote Nimbuscare
- Support Line Managers as required
- Adhere to Health & Safety and educate staff within your role
- Apply Nimbuscare policies, standards and guidance
- Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate
Suggest and support the introduction of new working processes to optimise quality
- Communicate to ensure that all employees operate as an effective team
- Build and maintain relationships with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, GP surgery personnel, care home personnel, CCG personnel etc
Safeguarding:
Everyone within Nimbuscare has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults-at-risk vulnerable adults, children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Be fully aware of and understand your duties and responsibilities arising from the Childrens Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2, in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people
Be fully aware of and understand your duties and responsibilities arising from the DOH Policy No Secrets 2000, and the principles of safeguarding as they apply to Adults-at-risk vulnerable adults in relation to your work
Recognise the types and signs of abuse and neglect
Ensure the Nimbuscare Safeguarding Lead is alerted to, and kept fully informed of, any concerns you may have in relation to safeguarding adults, children and young people
Adhere to Nimbuscare and local Child Protection and Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures
Learning and development
You will participate in any training programme implemented by Nimbuscare as part of this employment, such training to include
- Participation in individual performance reviews, including maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
- Working in conjunction with senior management, assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate
- Develop and utilise a written Personal Development Plan
- Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace, evaluating their effectiveness and feeding back relevant information
- Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments
Team working
- Understand own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over time
- Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
- Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice
- Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve customer care
- Participate and support local projects as agreed with the management team
- Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of those taking on delegated duties
Confidentiality
- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, you may have access to confidential information relating to customers and their carers, Nimbuscare staff and other healthcare workers. You may also have access to information relating to Nimbuscare as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information relating to customers, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of Nimbuscare may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Nimbuscare policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
- Be aware of your responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulations GDPR
Health and Safety
You will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Nimbuscare Health & Safety Policy, to include
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to guidelines
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity
You will support the equality, diversity and rights of customers, carers and colleagues
- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Nimbuscare procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of customers, carers and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights
Quality:
You will strive to maintain quality within Nimbuscare, and will
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Work within own limitations and experience
- Be aware of and co-operate with audit
- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
- Portray a professional image at all times
Communication
- Communicate effectively with other team members, customers and carers
- Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
You will support and assist the Board of Directors in the provision of patient care.
You will be responsible for the provision of skilled nursing care to the population of Whitby. You will deliver care within the boundaries of your role, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. You will work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients, ensuring the highest standards of care, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
You must work at all times within your own competence and professional Code of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Assess plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and well-being and meet the healthcare needs of individuals
- Perform routine nursing tasks
Chronic disease management
BP checks
Chaperone and assist patients
Contraceptive Services
Height, weight, BMI
Injections
Immunisations
MRSA swabs
Urinalysis
Blood tests for adults and children aged 8-16 years
Cervical screening
Vaginal swabs
Dressings simple and complex
Removal of sutures and clips
Ear care and syringing
ECG
HRT follow-up
Learning Disability Health check
- Prepare specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Administer and monitor medication consistent with protocols, standards and legislation
- Assist in the provision of nursing care within the context of primary care for patients with mental health problems
- Offer advice about adult and child vaccinations and administer vaccines according to current guidelines and legislation
- Advise and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad according to current guidelines and legislation.
- Ensure that all daily checks are recorded accurately and in a timely manner eg vaccine fridges, defibrillator, emergency equipment, oxygen
- Assist the maintenance of stocks of vaccines and other drugs according to current guidelines and policy
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