Job responsibilities
The post
holder will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge in Advanced Nursing
practice. They must be a non- medical nurse prescriber and used to working
autonomously.
Clinics
will include managing acute presentations, e-Consultations and Telephone triage.
If you do not
currently meet our in house criteria for a band 8a, there is the opportunity to
progress within the organisation to a band 8a.
Principal
Clinical Responsibilities:
Whilst the
post holder will work as part of a large multi -disciplinary team, they must be
able to work autonomously and have experience in acute same day consultations
with the ability to assess patients with undifferentiated, undiagnosed
presentations and use advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning skills and a
range of other diagnostic support tools to manage, treat or refer these
patients. This may also be via e-Consultations and telephone consultations.
Facilitation of Learning:
To support
the ongoing development of junior staff and colleagues and participate in
monthly education updates
To provide
mentorship/supervision to junior staff and student nurses
To
contribute in the quarterly group/1:1 Clinical Supervision sessions
Demonstrate
problem-solving skills underpinned from perspectives, for example in research
processes, service and quality improvement techniques, educational theory or
leadership and management theory.
Participate
in the implementation of Brownlow Health research projects related to general
practice nursing.
Leadership & Management:
To develop
own leadership skills within the Nursing Team
Able to
assimilate information from a range of sources and ensure complex decisions
reflect the analysis of these different perspectives even when limited
information is available.
Actively
participate in the development of Brownlow strategies and ensure collaborative
working with others to translate this into practice development to improve the
quality of care.
Able to
support key aspects of quality assurance to develop robust outcome indicators
for general practice nursing and other aspects of clinical governance.
Ensure
others in general practice nursing recognise the importance of data collection
and quality assurance and ensure that findings and other results are
disseminated in meaningful ways to staff.
Where
required undertake significant event auditing (or equivalent)
Able to
work effectively with a wide range of professionals and agencies and
participate in multi- professional/agency strategies.
Evidence, Research & Development:
Develop an
area of expertise to be seen as a local expert able to articulate the most
contemporary evidence, approaches to practice and management.
Involvement
with review and monitoring of clinical policies to ensure they are based on
contemporary evidence.
A
willingness to share examples of clinical case findings in monthly Clinical
meetings, clinical effectiveness group and/or other communication channels.
Confidentiality:
Working within the Practice you may
gain knowledge of confidential matters which may include personal and medical
information about patients and staff. Such information must be considered
strictly confidential and must not be discussed or disclosed. Failure to
observe this confidentiality could lead to disciplinary action being taken
against you.
Codes of Conduct and Accountability:
You are expected to comply with
relevant codes of conduct and accountability.
Health and Safety:
In accordance with the Health and
Safety at Work Act 1974 and other supplementary legislation, you are required
to take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of work and
co-operate with the Practice and others in meeting statutory regulations. You
are also required to attend statutory training as required to fulfil your
duties.
You are expected to comply with
safety instructions and Practice policies and procedures.
To use in a proper safe manner the
equipment and facilities provided.
To refrain from wilful misuse of, or
interference with, anything provided in the interest of health and safety and
any action, which might endanger yourself and others.
You are expected to report, as soon
as practical, any hazards and defects to your senior manager.
To report as soon as practical
accidents and untoward incidents and to ensure that accident forms are
completed.
Safeguarding Children and Adults
The organisation has a zero tolerance
approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All
employees are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and
young people and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures
and the Children Act (1989, 2004). In accordance with the Safeguarding Adult
Policy all staff must ensure the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults is
appropriately safeguarded.
All staff members are required to
attend training appropriate to their role in safeguarding children and adults,
which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and knowing how
to raise concerns when those signs of abuse are noticed in a person.
Postscript:
The post holder may be required to
undertake other related duties not specifically mentioned above. Any changes to
this role specification will be made in consultation with the post holder.
The Practice operates a No Smoking
Policy and is an equal opportunities employer. Closing Date: 12/11/21 Interviews:
17/11/21
Brownlow
is an organisation that is committed to equality and diversity, and we strive
for our workforce to be representative and inclusive of the complex and diverse
community, which we are proud to serve.
With
this commitment in mind, we actively encourage individuals who self-identify as
having protected characteristics to apply for this role. We are particularly
keen to encourage applications from: women and gender minorities; members of
the LGBTQ+ community; members of black, minority ethnic, and minority faith
groups; and from those who are disabled and / or neurodiverse.
We
are mindful that we may not always be aware of structural and systemic factors,
which might discourage or prevent certain minority groups and marginalised
populations from applying to join our team. If you are aware that any such
barriers do exist, please let us know so that we can work to overcome and
dismantle these
