Lead Urgent Community Care Nurse

East Of England Community Health And Care Nhs Trust; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

East Of England Community Health And Care NHS Trust is seeking a qualified nurse to lead delivery of high standards of care in patients' homes, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to prevent hospital admissions and support early discharge. You will frequently lead discussions with the Urgent Community Response MDT.

The role is predominantly face-to-face nursing in patients' usual place of residence.

Qualifications

• Registered general nurse with current NMC registration.
• CPD evidence of continuing professional development.
• Diploma or 1st level degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience at Band 5 in community setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care and develop treatment/care pathways.
• Holistic assessment and individualised care pathway planning.
• Utilise Assistive Technology where required.
• Communicate complex information to patients and carers.
• Adjust explanations for barriers to understanding; gain consent and concordance.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers.
• Liaise with GPs, Social Services and other professionals to coordinate care.
• Undertake risk assessments and act on them appropriately.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and organise specialist services.

Skills

Good communicator

Highly motivated

Provide high standards of care

Tact & diplomacy

Empathy & sensitivity

Use own initiative

Manage stressful situations

Data entry excellence

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Nursing degree

NMC registration

Diploma/First degree in Nursing

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

East Of England Community Health And Care NHS Trust is seeking a qualified nurse to lead delivery of high standards of care in patients' homes, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to prevent hospital admissions and support early discharge. You will frequently lead discussions with the Urgent Community Response MDT.

The role is predominantly face-to-face nursing in patients' usual place of residence.