Job summary Surrey Downs Health & Care To work within the Community Integrated Service to support and assist in the provision of holistic nursing care and support to patients, their families, and carers.
Please note all applicants are require to have a valid licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle for work purpose.
As this post holder is required to drive between patients homes to deliver care.
Main duties of the job Coordinate and participate in specialist care wound care, Doppler testing, phlebotomy, bladder screening and clinical activities, under the supervision and guidance of Registered NursesUndertake diagnostic tests on request of District Nurses, Community Matron or GP's for chronic disease monitoring programmes.
This may include home visiting or responsibility for coordinating repeat or regular testing for residents in residential homesUndertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member About us Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual.
This partnership includes: The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs areaCSH SurreyEpsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS TrustSurrey Council County Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment.
By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: Coordinate and participate in specialist care wound care, Doppler testing, phlebotomy, bladder screening and clinical activities, under the supervision and guidance of Registered NursesUndertake diagnostic tests on request of District Nurses, Community Matron or GPs for chronic disease monitoring programmes.
This may include home visiting or responsibility for coordinating repeat or regular testing for residents in residential homesUndertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member Health Promotion: Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standardsTo be involved in supporting, educating and informing family/carers where appropriateAssist in the promotion of health and wellbeing of patients Administration and Clerical Duties: Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to Surrey Downs Health and Care proceduresTake and record telephone messages, respond and liaise appropriatelyManage stationery and documentation suppliesTo be responsible for maintaining data entry and other record keeping recording mileage and annual leave on staff databases Team Working: Work as part of the team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to roleAssist with clerical and administrative duties as requiredMaintain regular contact with the senior team member and communicate all relevant issues Other Duties Work in partnership with patients ensuring privacy and dignity is maintainedMaintain close liaison with the senior team member who is responsible for the workloadWork in co-operation with all other professionals and agencies involved in the care of the clientBe aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individualsParticipate in the Surrey Downs Health and Care Governance StrategyParticipate in Surrey Downs Health and Care Risk Management StrategyUndertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the postThe postholder is are employed to work within Surrey Downs Health and Care localities and may be reasonably requested to move base temporarily or on a more permanent basis, as requested by service needs Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or appropriate qualification or course Desirable Evidence of professional development Experience Essential Experience relevant to particular post Previous health or social care experience Desirable Administration, clerical and IT skills Skills Essential Ability to provide quality care that is responsive to patients needs and to work in partnership with patients and other agencies Good written and verbal communication Ability to organise own time effectively Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing contributions from team members.
Ability to work independently following spoken or written instructions Core nursing/clinical skills wound care, venepuncture, diagnostic tests Desirable IT experience or computer skills Other Essential Reliable Car driver with access to vehicle for work purposes