Community End of Life Nurse

The post-holder is responsible for the ongoing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will carry out all relevant forms of care and will take responsibility for caseload holders in their absence Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies. Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the patients and report any changes in the patient's condition to the general practitioner or other members of the health / social care team and that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions. Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team, responding to End of Life patients. To have a rapid response for patients at End of Life. To work with District Nursing and other stakeholders to support End of Life Care. Providing and maintaining a high standard of skilled nursing care for patients in their homes, using a nursing model of care, that is consistent with best evidence, within own scope of practice and legislation. At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk) For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Angela Jeavons Job title: Urgent Community Response End of Life Lead Nurse Email address: angela.jeavons@nhs.net Telephone number: 01384323128 Community Nursing Admin – 01384 323128 dgft.communitynursing.admin@nhs.net