Job overview

To work as part of the Integrated Community overnight nursing team to prevent inappropriate hospital admissions and support patients out of hours  The post holder will work collaboratively to deliver a high standard of patient care using an evidence-based framework to support patients with complex needs.

The post holder will support and manage the overnight team 

Main duties of the job

• Support the operational management and day-to-day running of the team.
• Assess patient understanding, gain valid informed consent and engage with significant others to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under the care of HCT
• Be responsible for the accurate maintenance of patient records in line with HCT Policy.
• Develop and provide advanced clinical leadership and education to all clinicians and support staff working in the community setting

• Support the induction of new staff and the supervision, education and assessment of other clinicians.
• Ensure safe clinical practice and use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
• Identify areas for development and implement/be involved in initiatives which lead to changes in service provision which benefit our community.

• Communicate effectively, sensitively and professionally with patients/carers/colleagues in a non-judgemental form that is appropriate to them and the situation including the exchange of factual information, using advanced communication techniques which respect barriers and patient’s dignity, wishes and beliefs.
• Build relationships across professional and organisational boundaries, using influencing and negotiating skills to coordinate with others to ensure our patients receive care that respects their wishes.

Working for our organisation

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities  
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

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