Job summary
Are you looking
for a new challenge that will develop your clinical and team-working skills?
We want to recruit senior clinicians who can support and
empower patients within the frailty agenda.
We are looking for highly skilled, enthusiastic,
self-motivated senior nurse to join our Frailty Team based at Clarendon,
Hebburn.
The role of the Nurse Practitioner is an essential part
of the Frailty Team - working closely with GPs in the locality.
You will be responsible for patients living in the
community who are identified as having moderate to severe frailty, multiple co morbidities,
complex needs or who are identified as high intensity servicer users.
There are considerable opportunities for innovation and
job satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
As a Nurse Practitioner in the
Community FrailtyTeam,you will have a great working knowledge of
care ofpatients with frailty and
complex health needs.
You
willwork autonomously,beadynamic,approachableand
motivatedleader and clinicianand you willbe responsible
forensuringhigh standardsaremaintained.
Youwillhave a desire for continualpersonal and
serviceimprovement.
Core
working hours 8-30-5pm Monday Friday.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
- To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
- To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
- To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
- To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
- Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
- Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
- To represent the service nationwide.
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
- To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
- To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
- To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
- To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
- Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
- Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
- To represent the service nationwide.
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles / professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Research skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Valid driving license and access to a care to be able to travel across the patch.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism.
- Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Evidence of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent) or experience working at an equivalent level.
- Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience.
- Mentorship certificate / Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or on the pathway.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles / professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Research skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Valid driving license and access to a care to be able to travel across the patch.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism.
- Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Evidence of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent) or experience working at an equivalent level.
- Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience.
- Mentorship certificate / Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or on the pathway.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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