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About the Role:
This role within a 24/7 Community Nursing Team involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The successful candidate will support the strategic direction of service delivery across PCCS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care under the direction of the Team Leader.
- Making judgments on patient conditions and developing care programs.
- Demonstrating competence in clinical skills (IV additives, suprapubic catheterisation, cannulation, venepuncture, etc.).
- Accepting professional responsibility for first visit and delegated care.
- Ensuring the quality of care delivered to patient caseloads and participating in formal standard monitoring.
- Maintaining accurate records/standards for documentation, including IT.
- Participating in clinical audit and data collection.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of the corporate nursing agenda.
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the overall grade/responsibilities of the post.
- Acting as a mentor/preceptor to students and junior staff.
- Contributing to meeting the learning needs of team members.
- Sharing expertise and evaluating training undertaken.
- Improving current practices by promoting research-based practice.
- Planning the provision of care for patients.
- Ensuring services are provided safely and sustainably.
- Adhering to Health Board procedures: Health and Safety at Work Act, Data Protection Act 1998, and other relevant legislation.
- Providing leadership and supervision of junior staff, support workers, and students.
- Deputizing in the absence of the Team Leader/Deputy.
- Being aware of budgetary implications when prescribing care.
- Contributing to the annual Personal Reviews of junior colleagues.
- Identifying training needs and developing Personal Development Plans.
- Being familiar and complying with Health Boards Policies and Procedures.
- Successfully managing the introduction of changes in practice within the team.
- Attending and participating in team meetings.
- Being aware of and participating in the delivery of the Divisional Clinical Governance agenda.
- Contributing to the recruitment and selection process.
Skills and Expertise:
- Strong clinical skills and experience.
- Excellent communication skills, especially with patients with special needs.
- Experience in assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care.
- NMC Professional Code of Conduct adherence.
- Proven ability to liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of relevant health legislation and policies.
- IT proficiency for accurate record-keeping.
- Mentoring and leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Why Join Us:
Join a supportive and dynamic 24/7 Community Nursing Team, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives. We offer opportunities for professional development and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care within a supportive environment.