Job summary
This is an exciting development opportunity for a registered nurse
with experience of working on surgical wards to join our established team in
the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Sunderland Royal
Hospital.
SDEC is the provision of same day care for emergency surgical
patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital. Under this care model,
patients presenting at hospital with surgical conditions can be rapidly
assessed, diagnosed and treated without being admitted to a ward, and if
clinically safe to do so, will go home the same day their care is provided.
As this is a development opportunity you will initially be
supported by and work alongside two of our experienced Band 7 Nurse
Practitioners with a robust competency framework. After this you will have
responsibility for clerking and reviewing less complex patients in the
department. You will also assist with documenting on the ward rounds and
complete SDEC documentation and referrals. Towards the end of this development
opportunity you will work alongside one practitioner, clerking, reviewing,
planning further care with the support of the Band 7 Nurse Practitioner.
Applicants must be NMC registered (Nursing), have a degree
and have completed (or currently completing) the clinical skills course. You
must possess good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work
independently and across disciplines as a member of the multi-disciplinary
team.
Interviews will be held on Monday 13th January 2025.
Main duties of the job
The
postholder will be responsible for:
- Responding promptly to calls/referrals from
colleagues/external partners.
- Supporting the Surgical Nurse Practitioners
to manage a defined caseload in the department.
- Reviewing and referring to the appropriate
person, i.e. Band 7 Nurse Practitioner, Surgical medical team etc.
- Supporting the Surgical Nurse Practitioners
to assess, diagnose, and manage a variety of surgical conditions
within the scope of your practice, working to defined protocols.
- Undertaking sensitive discussions with
patients, families and carers about their condition to ensure their active
involvement in the care and to obtain informed consent as required.
- Liaise with other colleagues in other areas
of the hospital.
- Signposting, referring and communicating with
other health and social care professionals.
- SDEC is open 7
days a week 07:30-20:30 and you will be required to contribute to covering a 7
day service.
To
arrange an informal discussion or for further information please contact
Jonathan Watters, Matron for General Surgery at Jonathan.watters@nhs.net.
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. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL 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 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.
- 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 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 the specialist area are
met.
- To undertake research
relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
- To comply with the trusts
vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL 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 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.
- 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 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 the specialist area are
met.
- To undertake research
relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
- To comply with the trusts
vision, values and behavioural compact.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialist which would normally be gained through working as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team/supervising junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- 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 across sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
- Degree in nursing studies or other relevant clinical degree or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation or currently undertaking course.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialist which would normally be gained through working as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team/supervising junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- 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 across sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
- Degree in nursing studies or other relevant clinical degree or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation or currently undertaking course.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
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).
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