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Overview
Queen Margaret Hospital Hospital at home (H@H) is a short-term, targeted intervention that provides a level of acute hospital care in an individual''s own home environment that is equivalent to that provided within a hospital. This includes use of hospital level diagnostic tools such as bladder scanners, ECG and offers hospital level treatment such as Intravenous medications, oxygen and fluids. The key aims of H@H are prevention of admission to hospital and facilitating early supported discharge from hospital with the focus on patient choice and personal outcomes.All staff within the team are required to deliver a high standard of safe and effective medical care within the patients homes and must have the ability to work autonomously and be able to recognize and respond to the deteriorating patient. They must utilise high level clinical skills and knowledge and are expected to have the appropriate clinical skills including venepuncture, ECG, IV additives and cannulation. Excellent communication and time management skills are essential in these roles.Responsibilities
Deliver hospital-level care in patients homes, including use of diagnostic tools and administration of IV medications, oxygen and fluids.Work autonomously and respond promptly to deteriorating patients.Utilise high level clinical skills (venepuncture, ECG, IV additives, cannulation).Communicate effectively with patients, families and the broader healthcare team and manage time efficiently.Cover a 7-day period with shifts from 08:00 to 22:00 hours.Qualifications and requirements
Valid NMC registration.Flexible attitude to work and the ability to travel within the area in a timely manner.Ability to work across a 7-day period and cover shifts from 08:00 to 22:00.Commitment to Continuous Professional Development and participation in supervision and annual appraisals.Other information
Informal enquiries to Connie Henderson Lead ANP on 07483148014.A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. For information on right to work routes and visa sponsorship (if applicable), please refer to the website here.To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. As part of pre-employment checks, NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through various routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. For details, please refer to the website here. Sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health and Care Worker Visa may be possible in some cases, subject to employer sponsorship and salary considerations.BEFORE submitting your application form, please ensure you have checked that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be ..... full job details .....
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