Job summaryThe post holder will work closely with the community matron to plan, allocate and review patient care. Caseload management is an integral part of this role to ensure that patients are receiving care from the most appropriate service to meet their needs. The post holder will lead on and participate in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care and be committed to the development of the Primary Health Care Team. He/she may be designated to take charge of the team in the absence of the community matron. He/she will be expected to work across Chelmsford ICT and if required to support other bases within the team.
Main duties of the job- Caseload management, including allocation and review of visit frequency etc.
- Formulation and review of care plans.
- Evaluation of care including first visits.
- Ability to problem solve.
- To promote health by educating/teaching patients and carers in line with the organizations philosophy of Health Promotion.
- Liaise effectively with other members of the primary care team and social services and ensure an efficient system of communication with other agencies in planning and implementing community care.
- Participate in the development of care co-ordination, and complex discharges home, including palliative care.
- Maintain and develop knowledge, skills and competence to ensure patients' individual needs are met in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and PREPP.
- Knowledge of current primary care issues and political changes.
- Develop, maintain and promote effective communication networks for multi-disciplinary teams.
About usProvide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Person SpecificationQualifications - Essential- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- Relevant nursing degree or equivalent community qualification.
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber or working towards.
Qualifications - Desirable- Specialist community practitioner or equivalent qualification
- Leg ulcer course
- Leadership qualification
- Experience providing end of life care.
Circumstances - Essential- Car Driver and access to vehicle
Skills and Knowledge - Essential- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience or evidence of exceptional performance
- District nursing course
- Good level of communications/English skills
Skills and Knowledge - Desirable- Evidence of understanding of the role of junior sister/junior charge
- Evidence of supporting practice development
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.