Job summary
Do you want to
work autonomously as a nurse practitioner in an Intermediate Care and
Rehabilitation Unit? There is an opportunity to apply for a full time, 30 hours,
Nurse Practitioner role. ICAR is a 24
bed nurse led unit based at Houghton-le-Spring Primary Care Centre, which have
a team of Nurse Practitioners who manage patient care and lead on the development
patient pathways. The wider team consists of NPs, Medical cover, Nurses,
Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The Nurse Practitioners work
across 6 days coordinating the cover between themselves. Working times can be
flexible.
You will be
encouraged to develop professionally and take part in clinical supervision.
Parking at ICAR is free and there are electric charging points.
If you wish to
discuss the post or visit please contact the unit on 0191 5025695 or email the
manager on janelewandowski@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
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To
assess patients when nursing staff identify a determination in health
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To
participate in MDT meetings with the consultant
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To
take part in team huddles and handovers when patient care needs to be updated
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To
coordinate training for staff to update on clinical skills or systems
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To
take a lead role in clinical developments, change in clinical guidance and/or
admission criteria changes
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To
review policy/guidelines linked to clinical care
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To
be an active part of the Trust, being involved in Team meetings, governance and
lead areas
About us
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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 STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 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, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- 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/HCPC 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 REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- 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/HCPC 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 and 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience
- Mentorship certificate / Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
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.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to travel accross sites.
Person Specification
Skills and 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience
- Mentorship certificate / Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
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.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to travel accross sites.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Houghton Primary Care Centre, ICAR
Brinkburn Crescent,
Houghton Le Spring
Durham,
DH4 5GU
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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