Surrey Downs Health & CareThe post holder is responsible for the continuing management of the twilight patients and/or co-own.....
Surrey Downs Health & Care
The post holder is responsible for the continuing management of the twilight patients and/or co-owners within their clinical setting, without supervision. This includes the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care, the setting and
maintaining of standards and the supervision and deployment of the twilight team, if appropriate.
The post holder will undertake the facilitation of educational programs for basic, post-basic and in-service training, in close liaison with the Learning and Development Team. To work closely with the Community Hub teams to facilitate patient-focused, innovative research-based practice, in
line with Surrey Downs Health & Care objectives. To promote continuity of care between twilight and day services through effective communication and processes. To coordinate closely with all Surrey Downs Health & Care twilight teams to ensure a joined-up (seamless) service is delivered
and the teams are supported.
Patient Care and Assessment:
• Provide skilled nursing care, assessing needs, and creating, implementing, and reviewing care plans.
• Treat patients with respect, ensuring privacy and dignity.
• Promote patient health and well-being through education.
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
• Plan staffing and ensure adequate cover.
• Coordinate meetings and duty schedules.
• Ensure continuity of care through effective communication.
• Mentor and support staff.
Documentation and Compliance:
• Maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to policies and standards.
• Support clinical supervision.
Research and Development:
• Engage in nursing research.
• Plan and evaluate staff training programs.
Operational and Resource Management:
• Manage budget and resources.
• Participate in recruitment.
• Ensure adherence to clinical governance and risk management strategies.
Professional Standards:
• Maintain professional integrity.
• Facilitate a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Undertake additional duties as needed.
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:
• The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
• CSH Surrey
• Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust
• Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
As a B6 Senior Staff Nurse in the Twilight Team, your primary responsibilities will include providing high-quality, skilled nursing care to patients, assessing both their immediate and long-term needs, and supporting their families and carers. Your role will involve leading the team, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, and maintaining professional and clinical standards. Below is a detailed outline of your main duties:
Patient Care
• Skilled Nursing Care: Deliver comprehensive nursing care, assess patient needs, and develop, implement, and review individualized care plans.
• Patient Dignity: Treat all patients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times.
• Family Support: Involve, inform, support, and educate patients' families and carers as appropriate.
• Health Promotion: Actively promote patients' health and well-being through education and health interventions.
Team Leadership
• Staffing and Cover: Plan and ensure appropriate staffing and skill mix, guaranteeing adequate cover at all times. Report any staffing issues to the operational manager.
• Meeting Coordination: Attend meetings with other Band 6 twilight colleagues to coordinate the management of the twilight service, including the formulation of robust off-duty schedules.
• Shift Leadership: Work towards ensuring one Band 6 nurse is on duty across all twilight teams each evening.
Documentation and Compliance
• Record Keeping: Maintain clear, comprehensive, signed, and contemporaneous records in line with Surrey Downs Health & Care procedures.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure that all policies, procedures, and standards of care are adhered to consistently.
• Supervision and Mentoring: Act as a mentor and assessor to both qualified and unqualified staff, supporting their professional development.
Professional Development
• Knowledge Update: Keep up-to-date with all aspects of clinical practice and act as a resource for other staff members.
• Teaching and Training: Plan, participate in, and evaluate teaching programs for all staff levels in collaboration with the senior team and Learning and Development Team.
• Training Needs: Identify and address staff training and development needs, fostering a positive clinical learning environment.
Operational Responsibilities
• Resource Management: Work within the allocated budget and ensure the economic use of resources. Participate in the recruitment and selection process when needed.
• Clinical Governance: Participate in the Surrey Downs Health & Care Clinical Governance Strategy, facilitating clinical audits and monitoring care quality.
• Risk Management: Adhere to the Surrey Downs Health & Care Risk Management Strategy, ensuring all protective measures for vulnerable individuals are followed.
Additional Duties
• Professional Integrity: Maintain your professional and clinical integrity in line with NMC guidelines.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Ensure the effectiveness of care through a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
• Flexible Duties: Undertake other duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
Your role as a Senior Staff Nurse is crucial in delivering high-quality patient care and leading the nursing team effectively within the twilight service. This position requires a compassionate, knowledgeable, and organized individual dedicated to improving patient outcomes and supporting team performance in alignment with Surrey Downs Health & Care standards.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Jul 2024
