Advance Nurse Practitioner (Senior Nurse)

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation de soins intégrés recherche un infirmier(ère) qualifié(e) pour évaluer les patients en situation d'urgence et fournir des soins de haute qualité dans la communauté. Le poste implique une collaboration avec l'équipe de santé primaire et des responsabilités de gestion d'équipe. Le candidat idéal devra posséder une formation RGN et une expérience dans des contextes similaires.

Qualifications

• Qualifications incluent RGN BSc/MSc.
• Expérience dans des soins communautaires sont requises.
• Compétences en gestion d'équipe et autonomie sont nécessaires.

Responsibilities

• Responsable de l'évaluation des patients en situation aiguë.
• Planification et mise en œuvre des soins pour les patients.
• Coordination des soins entre hôpital et communauté.

Skills

Intravenous antibiotics

Cannulations

Phlebotomy

Syringe Driver

Good organisational skills

Ability to manage and support a team

Education

RGN BSc/MSc /Dip/Degree

Advanced physical assessment qualification

Job description

The successful post holder will be responsible for the assessment of patients who become acutely unwell in the community to ascertain their medical needs and formulate a clinical diagnosis for prompt treatment, thereby preventing avoidable hospital admission.

Main duties of the job

To practice a case management model of delivery for specialist care, including Long Term Conditions and care during exacerbations, by assessing, planning, prioritising, implementing, and evaluating appropriate interventions to meet patients' needs, which may include prescribing pharmacological agents.

Undertake comprehensive healthcare needs assessments of patients, reassessing as appropriate, working flexibly between the acute hospital and community locations.

About us

The role involves providing a wide range of high-quality nursing care to the people of Tower Hamlets, giving meaningful choices to enable them to maximise their health status and minimise the effects of ill health and disability, to lead as independent a life as possible.

Job responsibilities

Use professional knowledge, judgement, and organisational ability to determine priorities when planning patient care and workloads. Delegate duties to team members according to their skills and competencies.

Enable independence by teaching, supporting, and encouraging patients and carers to participate in their care where possible.

Plan induction programmes for new staff, junior staff, and specialist nursing students.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RGN BSc/MSc/Dip/Degree
• Advanced physical assessment qualification
• Experience in history taking
• Ability to recognize and manage deteriorating patients

Skills

• Intravenous antibiotics, cannulations, phlebotomy, syringe driver management
• Ability to manage and support a team of nurses and a caseload of patients
• Effective liaison with the Primary Healthcare Team and other agencies
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work independently
• Qualification in district or relevant community settings

Knowledge

• Understanding of the complex needs of individuals and families in deprived urban areas
• Knowledge of agencies and organisations beneficial for patients
• Awareness of current issues facing urgent community response services
• Valid UK driving license
• Experience working in similar settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous convictions.

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 per annum, including HCA.