Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Urgent Care Services provides short term health, therapy and care support to enable service users to remain in the community/home environment. This may include treating acutely unwell people that would otherwise require hospital admission, and also supports hospital discharges. The service covers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Care provided at night includes end-of-life care, catheter care, and other urgent care that is unplanned and cannot wait until the following day. This care is provided by a night nursing team. Home is nationally evidenced to be the best place to recover and regain independence. Enablement and rehabilitation will be the priority focus with active participation from service users in order to achieve maximum independence.
Main duties of the job
Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of holistic care.
The development of integrated care plans in partnership with the patient.
To order equipment and send onward referrals as necessary.
To act as a lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff in carrying out assessments/reassessments of service users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.
To actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high-quality care to patients.
To undertake a range of competent clinical interventions and identify any deterioration in patients' condition, taking appropriate action.
Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs.
To support in duty role and complete triages.
To support the Clinical Lead in the management of the team.
To support and make recommendations to senior managers in order to prioritise and focus efforts to drive forward and achieve business objectives, service improvement strategies, and statutory requirements.
About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.
Job responsibilities The job description and person specification give you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
At KCHFT, we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way, we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification Qualifications
Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / minimum of 2 years of experience in a health improvement environment. Must have valid UK NMC PIN.
Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples: non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise) Health-related degree and evidence of relevant post-graduate development at Level 6 PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE, or Certificate in Education Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing health-related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor/educator/supervisor) experience.
Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay/E-roster/AT-P/RiO).
Knowledge
Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Skills & Abilities
Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
Personal Attributes
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Must hold a full valid UK driver's licence and have access to a car.
Ability to Manage
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Care provided at night includes end-of-life care, catheter care, and other urgent care that is unplanned and cannot wait until the following day. This care is provided by a night nursing team. Home is nationally evidenced to be the best place to recover and regain independence. Enablement and rehabilitation will be the priority focus with active participation from service users in order to achieve maximum independence.
Main duties of the job
Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of holistic care.
The development of integrated care plans in partnership with the patient.
To order equipment and send onward referrals as necessary.
To act as a lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff in carrying out assessments/reassessments of service users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.
To actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high-quality care to patients.
To undertake a range of competent clinical interventions and identify any deterioration in patients' condition, taking appropriate action.
Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs.
To support in duty role and complete triages.
To support the Clinical Lead in the management of the team.
To support and make recommendations to senior managers in order to prioritise and focus efforts to drive forward and achieve business objectives, service improvement strategies, and statutory requirements.
About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.
Job responsibilities The job description and person specification give you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
At KCHFT, we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way, we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification Qualifications
Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / minimum of 2 years of experience in a health improvement environment. Must have valid UK NMC PIN.
Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples: non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise) Health-related degree and evidence of relevant post-graduate development at Level 6 PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE, or Certificate in Education Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing health-related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor/educator/supervisor) experience.
Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay/E-roster/AT-P/RiO).
Knowledge
Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Skills & Abilities
Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups.
Personal Attributes
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Must hold a full valid UK driver's licence and have access to a car.
Ability to Manage
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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