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    Diabetes Specialist Nurse - Blackburn, United Kingdom - East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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    Description

    Job overview

    The Older Persons Rapid Assessment Unit is a purpose built Frailty village which address the needs of frail older people within East Lancashire. The unit has nine assessment areas, nineteen in -patient beds for patients not expected to be in hospital longer than 72 hours; and a further nineteen beds for patients admitted requiring a longer stay. The purpose of the unit is to ensure that all patients are comprehensively assessed and treated prior to being discharged home whenever possible. Assessments are completed using the full MDT approach, allowing for the delivery of holistic care and an individualised discharge plan incorporating partner agencies if needed

    Main duties of the job

    The unit can actively support the development of newly qualified staff, as well as those looking for a change of area in order to further increase individual knowledge and skill base

    The Medicine for Older People Directorate have recently appointed a Practice Educator who is keen to promote learning and development; this would be an ideal time to join the team as peer support and learning opportunities are readily available.

    Working for our organisation

    At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    The OPRA unit is looking to recruit enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated band 5 staff; those who share, and will actively promote the core values of the Trust, and wish to develop their knowledge and skills in the exciting area.

    Person specification

    Qualifications

    Essential criteria

    • Registered 1st Level or equivalent as verified by NMC

    Desirable criteria

    • To have knowledge of current research applicable to the post's specialist area.

    Special Aptitudes

    Essential criteria

    • Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
    • Ability to problem solve.
    • Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision
    • Be proficient at calculating drug dose
    • Able to write basic reports
    • Able to train less qualified carers/learners
    • Moving and handling, customer awareness, computer/keyboard skills

    Desirable criteria

    • Able to present reasoned discussion
    • Evidence of continuous development

    Personal Attributes

    Essential criteria

    • Be able to work in a team
    • Be supportive of team members
    • Able to communicate effectively to patients, visitors and colleagues
    • Able to reflect on one's own work
    • Have effective interpersonal skills

    Desirable criteria

    • Be able to work with minimal supervision within the job description

    Circumstances

    Essential criteria

    • Be able to fulfill; various shift patterns on the ward, inc. nights
    • Proven ability to keep information confidential


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