Hospital Elder Life Practitioner

9 months ago


South Shields, United Kingdom South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Full time

A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition. The specialist nurse will: Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line manager/Matron. To support the delivery of multicomponent therapies across the trust in conjunction with the hospital elder life programme assistants. Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere of practice.

Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients under the direction of the line manager/Matron. Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. To support specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area. Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.

Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework. Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code. Contribute to training and education within the specialist area. Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.

Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron. Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met. Manage and lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions. Support and undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.

Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE


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