Job Description

The post holder will be providing patient care in patients own homes, and able to travel independently across sites. Be computer literate and able to utilise technology to support the remote monitoring of patients, under the supervision of senior colleagues. Assist development of the service through reflective practice, clinical supervision & audit. The identification of suitable people referred to the service for planned early discharge from hospital or for the prevention of admission to the acute sector or long-term care.



To be responsible, without supervision, for the holistic assessment of patient care needs. To be able to recognise deteriorating patients and use the appropriate patient pathways. To handover daily to the nurse in charge of each shift. To ensure timely and accurate handover of patient care, ensuring written records are consistent and completed punctually.



Clinical skills required and willing to work towards in gaining the proficiencies for Physical assessment skills Phlebotomy Intravenous Administration of medication Cannulation Managing Peg Feeds Male/Female Catheterisation Suprapubic Catheterisation Tracheotomy Care Leg Ulcer Management Compression Bandaging Doppler Assessment Management of PICC/Hickman lines Involvement in Chronic Disease Management Removal of drains, changing drainage chambers Palliative care support syringe drivers, symptom management, family support, controlled drug administration Suture/Staple removal Wound care Vac Therapy Management of constipation Pressure Ulcer Management Pressure Ulcer Equipment 02 Therapy Zoladex Administration Referrals to other appropriate services e.g. Social Services, Specialist Nurses Management of Chemotherapy Patients i.e. discontinuation of ambulatory Chemo pumps Mentoring students/new staff Teaching students, patients and carers Developing IT skills/documentation Holistic Care or Diabetes Eye drops