Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse

Job overview

The post holder will work closely with the community matron to plan, allocate and review patient care. Caseload management is an integral part of this role to ensure that patients are receiving care from the most appropriate service to meet their needs.

The post holder will lead on and participate in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care and be committed to the development of the Primary Health Care Team. They may be designated to take charge of the team in the absence of the community matron. They will be expected to work across Maldon ICT and if required to support other bases within the team.

Maldon ICT covers a large area, we have 4 bases (Maldon, Witham, South Woodham Ferrers and Burnham on Crouch). The post holder would be expected to work across those areas and a change of base is to be expected.

This post would also be considered as a secondment.

Main duties of the job

• Caseload management, including allocation and review of visit frequency etc.
• Formulation and review of care plans.
• Evaluation of care including first visits.
• Ability to problem solve.
• To promote health by educating/teaching patients and carers in line with the organizations philosophy of Health Promotion.
• Liaise effectively with other members of the primary care team and social services and ensure an efficient system of communication with other agencies in planning and implementing community care.
• Participate in the development of care co-ordination, and complex discharges home, including palliative care.
• Maintain and develop knowledge, skills and competence to ensure patients’ individual needs are met in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and PREPP.
• Knowledge of current primary care issues and political changes.
• Develop, maintain and promote effective communication networks for multi-disciplinary teams.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for a full list of the main responsibilities for this role. Thank you for taking the time to apply for a role within Provide.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.