TCP Homecareare a leading provider of homecare nursing services on a national scale.
We are looking for an innovative & enthusiastic professional, who demonstrates a high degree of self-motivation, to lead a nationwide service within the home and community setting.
This is nationwide, permanent, full time role, between Monday to Friday.
Job Scope: To be directly accountable for the overall operational and clinical management of a Dedicated Neurology patient support programme.
The Dedicated Nurse Service Lead is responsible for providing and managing clinical services to patients in an effective and caring manner and to a high standard that meets with best practice while working closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
The dedicated nurse will be responsible for all scheduling, co-ordinating and facilitating the entire patient support programme.
Duties and Responsibilities: Service Delivery: The provision of this Dedicated Nursing Service will include the following elements: Assessment in the referring unit prior to initiating on treatment if requested by the referring unit.
Attendance in the Hospital to support the initial training Post hospital Home Visit On-going telephone support at pre-approved time intervals (to be decided) Maintenance Visits with the Patient at Home at pre-approved time intervals (to be decided) Provision of Reactive Visits Staff training in hospital/respite facilities Key contact for all communication from the multi-disciplinary teams Key contact for the patient Additional Responsibilities: To act as dedicated service lead and to oversee those staff members participating on the service.
To closely co-ordinate, streamline and manage the service, maintaining at all times the highest clinical standards.
To lead referral acceptance processes and patient safety initiatives.
To be the service ambassador in the hospital referral units providing a relevant support and educational platform for the multidisciplinary teams within the units.
To facilitate, lead and actively participate in liaison meetings between hospital referral units, the programme sponsor and TCP to maximise the value of the service and share key learnings.
To identify and deliver any proposed service enhancements as agreed from time to time with the client.
To meet the service Key Performance Indicators as agreed with the client.
To be responsible for the training schedule of all Nurses (new and ongoing) and work with the client on any training enhancements.
Education of clients/families and colleagues in relation to relevant disease areas.
Timely electronic reporting at each visit.
Maintenance of accurate and detailed records as agreed for each patient.
To liaise closely with all other healthcare personnel associated with services ensuring good lines of communication with the hospitals, consultants and other clinical personnel.
To liaise closely with the patient, if the patient requires additional visits To prepare all patient schedules/ nurse visits in a timely manner Assess specific changes in the patients condition as a result of new or on-going treatments and take immediate appropriate action.
Recognise and report immediately any untoward events on a patient visit.
Report all adverse events and product complaints promptly in line with Pharmacovigilance procedures.
Implement and update all TCP Homecare operating procedures and protocols relating to the care and safety of a patient and yourself.
Attend relevant meetings with company and/or clients to provide oversight and details of the service and facilitate meticulous feedback.
Participate in approved data collection, clinical studies and trials as requested by the client.
Keep abreast of current trends and developments in professional matters and in clinical care.
Ensure that clinical skills are maintained.
Responsible for the administration of daily/weekly/monthly documentation for departmental reviews.
Requirements: Qualified RGN- NMBI registered Neurology background highly desirable Applicant must show competence in leading nursing teams/services Must possess a strong work ethic while demonstrating ability to work under own initiative Must have the ability to educate, communicate and present while building a rapport with a range of key stakeholders Must have a systematic and structured approach to managing client services Must be flexible and available to travel nationwide with some overnight stays required Must have a full clean driving licence Must be competent in Microsoft excel, outlook & Power Point What We Offer in Return: Competitive annual salary Company car/phone/tablet 24 days of annual leave for full year Pension Scheme Health Insurance Life Assurance A supportive and friendly working environment Regular training courses and opportunities to up skill Promotional opportunities Refer a Friend scheme Social events Skills: Experience or interest in Neurology disease area leading or managing experience driving