PCN Ageing well HCSW

• Undertake routine observations including:- Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Temperature
• Oxygen saturation
• Weight and BMI
• Blood glucose monitoring where appropriate
• Support frailty assessments and collection of clinical information.
• Assist clinicians during care home ward rounds.
• Monitor residents identified as high risk or requiring follow-up.
• Escalate any deterioration or safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician.
• Support falls monitoring and follow-up activity.
• Assist with implementation of personalised care and support plans.
• Participate in weekly care home ward rounds.
• Support preparation of resident reviews and MDT discussions.
• Collect information required for proactive reviews.
• Maintain communication with care home staff.
• Support residents and families to understand care plans and healthcare interventions.
• Assist in identifying residents who may benefit from anticipatory care planning or ReSPECT discussions.
• Contribute to reducing avoidable hospital admissions through proactive monitoring and timely escalation.
• Provide compassionate support to residents and their families.
• Promote independence and wellbeing.
• Support hydration, nutrition and monitoring programmes where appropriate.
• Signpost patients and relatives to relevant services.
• Support personalised care approaches.

Essential

• Experienced phlebotomist
• Experience of caring for patients
• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients