Turnaround Service Nurse (Band 5)

Turning Point Scotland ,
Paisley, Renfrewshire
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Locations Paisley Service Name Turnaround Residential Service Type of service Criminal Justice Job Type Nurse Band 5 Hours of work Various hours available Salary 25,152 - 25,973 Job Description Job Purpose: * To plan, co-ordinate and deliver direct support to people who use Turning Point Scotland's services and in so doing contribute to the provision of the highest possible quality of social care support which meets the requirements of the service specification. To provide professional health care support to the people who use Turning Point Scotland's services. Main Duties and Responsibilities : Service Delivery * To directly provide person-centred supports to service users including those who have the most complex or multiple needs, and to assist them to develop their skills, abilities and confidence in all aspects of their daily lives, working in accordance with their Support Plans/Recovery Plans, including social and recreational activities, housekeeping and household activities, attendance at medical and dental appointments, court etc. * To have delegated responsibility for the postholder's won compliance with the relevant legislation and Nursing and Midwifery Council, and acknowledged good practice and be involved in the clinical governance within the service. * To directly provide support and assistance to service users with regard to personal and family relationships, developing links with the wider community, leisure and recreational activities and personal care (as required) in accordance with their Support Plans/Recovery Plans. * To undertake initial and on-going assessments of service users at various stages of their engagement with the service. * To assist service users to recognise and exercise their rights and provide an appropriate level of professional support to service users to assist them to make informed choices, and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities. * To contribute to the devising of effective Support Plans/Recovery Plans, by keeping appropriate records of events and observations and by preparation and presentation of the paperwork required to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people supported by Turning Point Scotland from service users reviews and their Care Managers and other professionals. * To undertake the planning and co-ordination of elements of support to ensure that the service delivered is in accordance with the individual's Support Plan/Recovery Plan. * To undertake key working duties and responsibilities in accordance with Turning Point Scotland's Key Working Policy and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities. * To devise and lead Group Working sessions and service users, as required and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities. * To administer and dispense prescribed medication to service users in accordance with the instructions on the prescription and with additional medical advice. * To assist the Service Manager by networking effectively with workers from other agencies who are involved with service users, purchaser's monitoring requirements, and Turning Point Scotland's needs. * To assist the Service Manager and Service Co-ordinator to prepare for Care Inspectorate inspections and other audit activities, and with the implementation of any recommendations or requirements. * To be personally familiar with and ensure own compliance with Turning Point Scotland's operational policies and procedures, including medication and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities. Resources Management * To be personally familiar with and ensure own compliance with Turning Point Scotland's Finance policies and procedures and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities. * To liaise with landlords and contractors on behalf of service users and the Service Manager regarding repairs and rountine maintenance of properties owned by Turning Point Scotland or premises occupied or attended by service users in the course of their supports. * To be personally familiar with and ensure own compliance with Turning Point Scotland's Property and Equipment policies and procedures and to alert line managers to any non-compliance by others noted during work activities. * To input to and maintain service users' records and complete audits. * To share information gathered during the course of work appropriately with other professionals within and outwish Turning Point Scotland in compliance with the Data Protection Act and regulatory authorities' and other legal requirements. * To maintain accurate and up-to-date time sheets which can be relied on by the Service Manager for biling purposes and statistical reporting etc. * To minimise expenses incurred by Turning Point Scotland in the course of providing supports. Professional Practice * To be aware of and operate in compliance with th

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