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Community Nurse Practitioner

Employer
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Braintree
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 per annum
Closing date
17 Oct 2024
The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process. The post holder, with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) will participate in the assessment and treatment to provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users.

The post holder will support the Charge Nurse and the Team Leader to ensure that the service is managed effectively and efficiently in all aspects.

Main duties of the job

To comply with and promote the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct.

In conjunction with carers and other MDT members, the post holder will lead in the nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for an identified group of service users

To recognise and promote all aspects of equality and diversity whilst assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care.

To carry out clinical nursing procedures/techniques whenever required in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Trust

To implement and promote evidence based clinical processes and standards of practice across the service area

To undertake a range of, comprehensive and evidence based clinical risk assessments and associated care plans that are relevant to the service user's care needs.

To provide written reports as necessary for service user reviews, tribunals etc, in accordance with agreed record keeping standards

To ensure each service user per shift receives therapeutic engagement time as per care plan and that this is reflected in the care record documentation.

As Named Nurse, to ensure that each service user has a minimum of one to one time at least three times per week

To ensure that the administration and safe custody of drugs and medications are in accordance with Trust policy and procedure, and the NMC guidelines.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.

With a workforce of around 3,500 people and an annual income of some �330million this year, the Trust provides integrated health and social care services through a network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk. As a university NHS foundation trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire, providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.

Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding awarded to us in April 2019.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To actively fulfil the role of Lead Professional and maintain responsibility for a caseload of people with learning disabilities and health needs, providing a holistic approach to service user assessment, treatment, review and management of packages of care.

To ensure that the statutory requirements of the Mental Capacity Act are observed and applied.

To have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of care in the community.

To have effective working relationships with other professionals within the service area, across the Strategic Business Unit, Trust and other NHS providers and key stakeholders.

To contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources within the community learning disability service.

To provide clinical advice for service users with health needs, that promotes and facilitates the positive health and well being of people with learning disabilities. Including direct work with service users, carers, colleagues and other service providers.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • NMC registered RNLD or RMN
  • Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk ? Experience in care planning.
  • Experience of working with people with an Learning Disability


Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tekhnicon House + Kao Park

Springwood Drive

Braintree

CM7 2YN

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