Senior Community Nurse

To provide skilled, effective and evidence based nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings. To assess referrals made to service, prioritise and respond according to priority, as appropriate both in terms of level and urgency. To respond within agreed timescales as appropriate. To use enhanced skills and knowledge to assess physical and psycho social needs and develop a comprehensive and concordant plan of care with patients, carers and the wider Multidisciplinary Team as needed. To make risk assessments, establishing the safety or otherwise of patients' ability to stay at home, or return home safely from another care setting, providing and arranging necessary nursing and supportive packages. Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.