NHS Jobs
Location
Crewe, Cheshire | United Kingdom
Job description
To work under the direct supervision and guidance of the nursing team. Acts on own initiative in delivering patient care in the community. To support multi-disciplinary health professionals in providing a comprehensive rehabilitation programme to prevent avoidable hospital admission. To provide care and rehabilitation for service users within their own homes under the clinical direction of qualified staff. This includes assessing patients condition through observation and clinical skills, recording appropriately on EMIS and ensuring the relevant professionals are informed in a timely manner. Communicate factual information to patients/carers that requires patience, persuasion and reassurance. To provide high quality care for patients and their families within the community setting; including the provision of end of life care. Occasional/frequent distressing or emotional circumstances. Careful use of equipment/handles patients personal possessions; ensure equipment used by patients e.g. hoist is safe and properly used. To maintain accurate personal and professional records adhering to trust policies and procedures. T To support patients with administration of medications To ensure the most efficient and cost-effective utilisation of all resources (human physical and financial). To report accidents/incidents of patients or self which occur whilst on duty and to complete appropriate forms immediately.
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Salary
£22.82k - £24.34k per annum
