Job summary Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, forward thinking Extended Scope Nurse or Paramedic in Frailty/Palliative Care looking for a new venture with a like-minded clinical team?
If so, HRH are looking to employ a full-time Extended Scope Nurse or Paramedic who has a passion for high quality, patient-led care and a desire to make a difference.Benefits:Flexible working patterns Access to EAP Access to the NHS pension Main duties of the job To provide ahigh-quality, cost-effective service to the patients of the Practice; focusingon frailty and palliative care.You will beworking as part of a multi-disciplinary team which include, GP Partners, GPs,Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners,Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses and HealthcareAssistants.You will beresponsible for home visits, face to face clinics and telephone consultationswith patients presenting with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same dayrequests for treatment and chronic disease management, providing care for thepresenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis,treatment and evaluation of care.You will needto demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including physicalassessment and diagnostic skills.
You will need to prioritise and triage theneeds of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigationsin the appropriate manner.The role willinclude holistic assessment, support and coordination of care for Palliativeand End of Life patients.The role willbe involved the care of frail and elderly patients including the responsibilityof patients within care and nursing homes.This will include weekly ward rounds.
Part of your responsibilities willinclude visiting patients in their home to assess their medical condition,frailty review and may include those with low-level mental health concerns About us Hastings & Rother Healthcare was formed in 2021 and consists of three GP practices within Hastings and St Leonards.
We are an organisation that is rapidly growing and we currently cover the largest patient population in Hastings & St Leonards.Joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of healthcare professionals who share a common vision and values.
By putting our patients first and delivering high-quality care, you will contribute to our mission of improving the health and lives of the communities we serve.
In return, we can offer excellent remuneration, career development and a supportive clinical working environment.Closing Date: 13th November 2024HRHmonitor the use of AI during the recruitment process.
If it is apparent thatyou have used AI to complete the application, you may be asked about this priorto shortlisting in order to determine if your application should progress.
Job description Job responsibilities You will beresponsible for home visits, face to face clinics and telephone consultationswith patients presenting with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same dayrequests for treatment and chronic disease management, providing care for thepresenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis,treatment and evaluation of care.You will needto demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including physicalassessment and diagnostic skills.
You will need to prioritise and triage theneeds of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigationsin the appropriate manner.The role willinclude holistic assessment, support and coordination of care for Palliativeand End of Life patients.The role willbe involved the care of frail and elderly patients including the responsibilityof patients within care and nursing homes.This will include weekly ward rounds.
Part of your responsibilities willinclude visiting patients in their home to assess their medical condition,frailty review and may include those with low-level mental health concerns Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and unrestricted NMC (UK) or HCPC RGN or Paramedic (degree or equivalent) Desirable Prescribing Qualification A qualification in Frailty Care Qualification in Physical Assessment skills Experience Essential To have experience and knowledge of a wide range of chronic health conditions common in elderly or frail patients such as Cardiovascular disease including Hypertension, IHD, stroke, Heart Failure etc, Respiratory disease such as COPD, Diabetes, Dementia, Atrial Fibrillation etc.
Experience of working with frail and palliative patients and those at the end of their life.
Experience and knowledge in physically assessing patients Experience of providing specialised advice in relation to care Desirable Previous Experience in General Practice Knowledge and Skills Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence of clinical knowledge in caring for patients in relevant specialism In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
Desirable Knowledge of EMIS web