Ioan Cerghizan

support key staff in ensuring that all care assessment tools are in place and are fully utilised

Act as a clinical resource for staff, providing teaching and education to them as required

Provide and create learning opportunities in the clinical setting that support the Home’s Teams

Review and develop clinical competency as required to support clinical practice, participating in ongoing development

Participate in the recruitment and appraisal process by providing clinical guidance

Participate as a key member of the multi disciplinary team through development of collaborative and innovative practice

Ensure teams have safeguarding awareness and support them in the timely management of all safeguarding issues in line with company reporting procedures

Manage the achievement of regulatory and legislative standards by monitoring and providing professional support to senior staff /team leaders

Ensure a robust process is in place to review care plans /risk assessments and medication administration

Take an active role in regular quality audit and to review specific identified aspects of care eg medication management, care documentation, nutrition, falls, wounds, accidents, infection control and efficient use of pressure relieving equipment

Review outcomes of all quality audits to identify trends and themes and provide feedback to staff, through regular quality meetings

Ensure all clinical records are kept in line with Bupa, the Care Regulator, Local Authority and NMC guidelines

Work with the Home Manager on achievement of action plans from external regulators or internal support functions, including the formation of the Provider Compliance Assessments

Provide clinical support to the Home Manager when investigating concerns or complaints

Assist the Home Manager and House Manager to handle enquiries by providing clinical support and advice as needed

Direct key staff in ensuring that Personal plans are completed for all residents, that take into account a full assessment of medical, nursing and care needs

Enable and support residents as active partners in the care planning process for present and future needs

Ensure regular personal contact with the resident, monitoring their condition and acting as an advocate when necessary

Establish good interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Liaise with other local agencies to mobilise resources to meet resident needs and to support them in securing additional support as required