Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Nurse Practitioner within the Wessex Rapid Investigation Service. You will have an instrumental role in the development and running of this service.This role is offered on a full-time (37.5 hours per week) and fixed-term basis, for two years.
You will be joining an exciting, new and developing service, the Wessex Rapid Investigation Service (RIS). This is a regional service which is delivered using a virtual model, to provide a cancer fast track referral route for patients seen in Primary Care with non-specific symptoms. The RIS aims to speed up diagnosis for this typically hard to diagnose group and to improve overall patient experience.
You will be part of a small team and will very much be part of shaping and developing this new service as it scales, develops and diversifies.
Main duties of the job
Engage directly with clinical, medical and nursing teams in the management of patents, providing specialist advice, collaboration and consultancy.Undertake autonomous working through provision of initiation of investigations, interpretation of results and optimising patients condition in discussion with the multidisciplinary team.Work closely with the RIS Team, actively contributing to the overall of the service.Work closely with primary care colleagues.Work within the existing live service for suspected cancer patients presenting with nonspecific symptoms and will also work as part of the breast lumself-referral pilot RIS pathway and dermatology RIS pathway.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability.
As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. Youll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will practice independently as a core member of the Rapid Investigation Service Team; you will have responsibility for the medical management of a defined patient or client group under guidance of the Consultant responsible for the care episode.You will demonstrate a high level of competence in specific areas of knowledge, nursing expertise, health assessment and clinical decision-making.You will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.You will practice clinically within agreed care protocols; these will be monitored by the Designated Medical Lead / PractitionerYou will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care as part of delivery of this regional service.
You will be someone who is able to perform at an advanced level within the four broad based competencies of advanced nursing practice:Expert clinical practice;Leadership and collaborative practice;Improving quality and developing practice;Developing self and others.
You will have excellent, proven, leadership and communication skills.
Please find attached the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.
Advertised date: 16th February 2021
Closing date: 02nd March 2021
Shortlisting date: 03rd March 2021
Interview date: 09th March 2021
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will practice independently as a core member of the Rapid Investigation Service Team; you will have responsibility for the medical management of a defined patient or client group under guidance of the Consultant responsible for the care episode.You will demonstrate a high level of competence in specific areas of knowledge, nursing expertise, health assessment and clinical decision-making.You will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.You will practice clinically within agreed care protocols; these will be monitored by the Designated Medical Lead / PractitionerYou will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care as part of delivery of this regional service.
You will be someone who is able to perform at an advanced level within the four broad based competencies of advanced nursing practice:Expert clinical practice;Leadership and collaborative practice;Improving quality and developing practice;Developing self and others.
You will have excellent, proven, leadership and communication skills.
Please find attached the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.
Advertised date: 16th February 2021
Closing date: 02nd March 2021
Shortlisting date: 03rd March 2021
Interview date: 09th March 2021
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of experience and completion of all Band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Completion of Nursing Degree (Minimum of 120 credits at L6)
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Mentorship qualification/ Evidence of supporting learners in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
- Level 7 Post Grad Diploma must include HTPA,DADM and Independent Non Medical Prescribing
Desirable
- Independent Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Counselling qualification
- Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
- Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, NYE Bevan)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience at Band 6 grade or equivalent within relevant speciality
- Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Significant post registration experience within chosen specialty
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change management, leadership and innovation
Desirable
- Involvement in service development initiatives
- Team Leadership role
- Experience of nurse-led care/clinics
Skills
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Negotiation skills
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- Ability to synthesise information quickly and able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to justify own decisions
- Ability to interact with colleagues/other health care practitioners
- Positive attitude. Problem-solving approach
- Evidence based care philosophy
- Tenacity, assertive and able to listen to others views, supportive to others
- Drive and enthusiasm for speciality
Special requirements
Essential
- Organisational business and service planning awareness
- Clear about professional accountability re; Autonomous
- Flexibility in working patterns
- Willingness to travel as required as part of regional service (ad hoc)
- Able to demonstrate strategic thinking
- Highly motivated
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First,
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of experience and completion of all Band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Completion of Nursing Degree (Minimum of 120 credits at L6)
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Mentorship qualification/ Evidence of supporting learners in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
- Level 7 Post Grad Diploma must include HTPA,DADM and Independent Non Medical Prescribing
Desirable
- Independent Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Counselling qualification
- Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
- Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, NYE Bevan)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience at Band 6 grade or equivalent within relevant speciality
- Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Significant post registration experience within chosen specialty
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change management, leadership and innovation
Desirable
- Involvement in service development initiatives
- Team Leadership role
- Experience of nurse-led care/clinics
Skills
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Negotiation skills
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- Ability to synthesise information quickly and able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to justify own decisions
- Ability to interact with colleagues/other health care practitioners
- Positive attitude. Problem-solving approach
- Evidence based care philosophy
- Tenacity, assertive and able to listen to others views, supportive to others
- Drive and enthusiasm for speciality
Special requirements
Essential
- Organisational business and service planning awareness
- Clear about professional accountability re; Autonomous
- Flexibility in working patterns
- Willingness to travel as required as part of regional service (ad hoc)
- Able to demonstrate strategic thinking
- Highly motivated
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First,
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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).
