Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Care 

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to older adults within the community, in line with agreed care plans.
• Undertake initial,  and ongoing patient assessments, including risk assessment and screening.
• Continuously review and evaluate patients’ needs, supporting safe and timely discharge planning in collaboration with senior colleagues.
• Enable and support patients to maintain and maximise their independence wherever possible.
• Promote the active involvement of patients and carers in care planning, ensuring they are informed, empowered, and central to decision-making.

Care Coordination and Team Working

• Manage and prioritise a defined caseload, organising your workload effectively across the community setting.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, building strong partnerships with health, social care, and voluntary sector colleagues.
• Initiate and contribute to reviews, case conferences, and other multi-agency meetings.
• Communicate any changes in patients’ conditions or circumstances promptly to the wider team, including medical and social care professionals.

Leadership and Supervision

• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to junior staff as delegated by the Senior Nurse.
• Support the learning and development of colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Act as a mentor for students and learners, supporting placements in line with professional standards.
• Contribute, where appropriate, to recruitment and selection processes.

Professional Practice and Development

• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical records in line with Trust standards.
• Ensure all practice is evidence-based and informed by current local and national guidance.
• Take responsibility for your own professional development through appraisal, training, and reflective practice.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, research, and service improvement activities.
• Work in accordance with the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant legislation and policies.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Ensure the safe handling, administration, and storage of medications and clinical materials.
• Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures, and professional standards at all times.
• Maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Keep the Clinical Nurse Leader informed of any clinical or service delivery concerns.
• Use resources effectively and organise your working day to meet the needs of the service.

Education and Training

• Actively participate in training and development opportunities.
• Support and contribute to the learning environment for student nurses and other learners.
• Maintain up-to-date mentorship skills and competencies.

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