Clinical Homecare Nurse

Healthnet Homecare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A homecare services provider in Greater London is seeking Clinical Homecare Nurses to deliver safe and high-quality nursing services to patients in their homes. Candidates should be qualified and registered nurses with the ability to provide patient care and education. This position offers an opportunity to positively impact patients' lives in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Continuous professional development and a focus on patient-centered care are integral to this role.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to impact patient care

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified and registered nurse, capable of delivering high-quality nursing services.
• Experience in patient support programmes is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and high-quality nursing services in patients' homes.
• Assist in patient education for self-administration of therapies.
• Participate in clinical governance and maintain professional competence.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Nursing protocols

Teamwork

Education

Qualified nurse with valid registration

Job description

HealthNet Homecare are specialists in delivering homecare services for patients, from medical deliveries to nursing support for patients in their own homes.

Working with over 180,000 patients across numerous different therapy areas, our dedicated team offer support to patients with rare and orphan diseases right through to more common conditions. Our aim is to make patients' lives easier by taking the stress out of managing their medication and ensuring they are confident they are in safe hands with HealthNet.

We are looking for Clinical Homecare Nurses to join our nursing team in providing professional services to our clients, patients and healthcare providers.

If you're a qualified and registered nurse looking for a career where you can be part of making a difference to the quality of life for patients by applying your passion, drive and skillsets in an ever changing environment that is healthcare, then HealthNet Homecare is the place for you to join our busy, growing team!

Who we are?

Our Nurse team is made up of specifically trained homecare professionals with the capability to support both straightforward and complex end to end therapies in a patient focused and quality driven manner.

Our vision is to be seen as the first choice for patient centred homecare and to realise this vision we work closely with the NHS and Pharmaceutical Companies to provide an array of services from medication delivery, nursing services and patient support programmes allowing patients to undertake treatment in the comfort of their own home, with the correct support and to the same standards that would normally be received in a hospital or clinical environment.

Why us?

As a business we realise that it is our people aligned with a clear focus that will ultimately deliver our vision. We focus on training programmes that allow our Clinical Nurse Team to go out into the community with confidence and with the knowledge of a business support network along with the ability to promote our culture of patient centered care to our customer base. We strongly believe in continuous professional development and providing the investment that enables colleagues to progress in their careers.

Main Responsibilities :

To be part of an innovative and inspirational team with a passion and determination to enhance patient care. Committed to delivering safe and high- quality nursing services to patients in the home, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and professional standards. To assist in providing Patient Support Programmes, and where required, assist with the development, implementation, and delivery of Clinical Services within the community setting. To ensure a high-quality service is always delivered, with successful achievement of KPIs and business requirements for Patient Support Programmes.

• To assist in providing excellent standards of patient care on behalf of the client and associated healthcare professionals in the UK
• To be responsible, without supervision, for the teaching of patients / carers to self-administer therapy, or the administration of therapies to patients in accordance with service specific protocols, this can include administration via subcutaneous, intra-muscular or intravenous routes.
• Participating in telephone calls, virtual calls and community visits, in the patient's home, as part of Patient Support Programmes
• Participating in Clinical Governance activities, including clinical supervision
• To assist in providing a solution that will support and assist the patient and the healthcare professional in delivering a seamless service between hospital and the home which drives treatment adherence and compliance, and enhances Quality of Life for the patient
• Accurate recording of all patient care related activities in accordance with HealthNet SOPs, work instructions, professional and regulatory guidelines
• Participating in setting and maintaining standards of professional competence and current nursing practices, always working within The NMC code
• Maintaining own professional profile in relation to Continuing Professional Development, including the sharing of knowledge with the team to improve or enhance patient care, and ensuring best practice
• Ensure that a high standard of service is established, and always delivered, for all customers and service users
• Ensuring that all relevant information regarding patients is recorded, reported and, where necessary, acted upon to communicate any changes to the Consultant / GP and other team members as appropriate
• Where provided or required for fulfilling the role, maintaining medical and ancillary supplies and ensuring medical equipment is maintained in good working order
• To assist in ensuring a safe workplace for staff, patients and visitors
• To assist in promoting an organization environment that encourages positive staff morale and performance
• To monitor and assist with the induction of newly appointed staff, where requested
• Where required, assist with the development of customer relationships with clients
• Assist / Support the Commercial Team and other team members in support of the patient care programmes, and Customer interactions as required
• Keeping adequate stock of required nursing kit resources for patient visits, maintaining the kit to have stock in date of correct items required. Seek guidance from the line manager for support on this
• Assist in the implementation of new business opportunities safely and effectively

Clinical Services Responsibilities (if applicable)

Support NHS clinics to enh