Community Staff Nurse - 12 month Fixed Term

To work as part of North Community Nursing team, working in the Community undertaking nursing duties in patients homes.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care and when necessary modify same, reporting changes to the Nurse in charge and other members of the multi- disciplinary team.

To assist the Senior Nurse in the day to day management of the Integrated team in consultation with and deputising for the senior nurse in her absence following in house training.

Ensure up-to-date and accurate clinical records are kept and available to all team members in line with Trust policy.

Provide evidence-based clinical practice to all members of the integrated team and others involved in holistic patient care.

Communicate condition-related information to patients and/or their relatives/carers to ensure comprehensive holistic patient care is assured and resources, such as dressings and equipment, are used effectively.

Provide appropriate clinical interventions to housebound patients requiring nursing input in their own homes.

Provide palliative and terminal care to patients, as well as support and advice to carers.

Work in partnership with carers/community matrons to provide care, support, and advice to patients with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Teach patients and carers to promote independence or facilitate care in the terminal stages of illness.

Consider the emotional needs of patients and significant others at all stages of the caring process.

When requested, undertake Continuing Care Needs Assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team and complete relevant documentation.

Build effective relationships with all team members and multidisciplinary teams.

Verify expected deaths

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melissa Crossley Job title: Team Leader Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01253 953677