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Job reference: 006993
Salary: Band 3 (£19,945 - £21,947)
Job closing date: 01/11/2019
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 11/10/2019
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
Department: Orthopaedic Supported Discharge Team

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Fixed term for six months

To facilitate safe, supported, early discharge for patients who are returning to the community by providing short term rehab at home for patients who meet the specified criteria.

 To work with patients in the orthopaedic wards and identify patients who could be supported at home by the OSDT.

 To provide a high standard of care at home for patients requiring short term rehab or awaiting a package of care.

 To work on a regular basis without direct supervision from the OSDT Lead. Ability to work alone in patients own home.

 Ability to professionally and efficiently record in patients notes following every visit.


Informal enquiries to:  Eunice Crombie, Deputy Charge Nurse, 07813010086



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