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Location
Tameside, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
Main Duties and Responsibilities: The post holder has continuing daily responsibility and accountability without direct supervision for the District Nursing team. Assesses, plans, implements and reviews routine through to complex care packages using research and evidence based knowledge to underpin practice. To supervise, lead, inform and delegate staff as appropriate to the needs of the service by utilising Nursing skills and resources effectively as directed by the Team Leader. Applies Specialist, analytical and judgemental skills to assess and interpret acute, chronic and palliative conditions, taking appropriate actions to prioritise patients needs. Demonstrates a high level of intuitive and creative problem solving skills to facilitate patient centred care: rationalising information to create patient concordance by using a high level of communication/negotiation skills. Participates in the Performance and Development Review process within the team and undertakes review of junior staff under supervision of the team leader. Prescribe efficiently and effectively from the Nursing Prescribing Formulary. To participate in the investigation of complaints and safeguarding concerning nursing services in accordance with the level of experience and encourage comments and suggestions on improving the quality of the service. To ensure that accidents, complaints and unusual incidents are reported in accordance with the policy. To analyse caseloads and constantly review work patterns as required. To participate in systems of clinical governance to achieve quality improvements i.e. clinical audit and evidence based practice. To support and develop staff using CPD and to identify future leaders
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Salary
£35.39k - £42.62k per annum
