Senior Specialist Nurse - Acute Care Team

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Job summary

  • To provide Clinical Nurse Management, leadership and expertise in all aspects of service delivery.
  • Work as expert clinical practitioner for the specialist needs of the patients on the ward, demonstrating a sound knowledge of issues relating to the acutely ill patient.
  • Out of hours review the staffing levels and workload in each area to ensure appropriate skill mix and staffing levels. Support the wards, where appropriate with staff from the pool ensuring that the Matron of the area has been informed.
  • The post-holder, with support from the Matron and Specialist Nurses in this area, will ensure that high standards are monitored and maintained, within the framework of Clinical Governance.
  • To lead by example, demonstrating effective role modelling to all members of the nursing team.
  • Undertake the designated responsibilities in the event of a major incident.
  • To advise on the application of the Mental Health Act and to receive section papers on behalf of the On-call Manager at night (2100-0700hrs).
  • The post-holder will be aware of budget restraints and the need to maintain financial balance.
  • Provides specialist nursing advice and psychological support to patients, carers, and health care professionals.
  • As a senior nurse contribute to service development, audit and research projects and helps develops educational packages according to need of care

Main duties of the job

  • 24 hour continuing responsibility for the provision of nursing care within the Acute Care Team.
  • Senior nurse (0355) on night duty. Providing senior clinical input. Managing and triaging workload for acute care team.
  • Responsible for the management of safe patient flows through care processes, ensuring maximum efficiencies in order for the Trust to meet the operational targets and standards.
  • Support the medical staff and nurses by filtering the ward requests and ensuring the appropriately skilled practitioner attend to the needs of the patients in a timely manner.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary handover identifying areas of concern.
  • Provide expert clinical assessment, management and monitoring of patients acutely ill and facilitate essential treatments.
  • Deliver advance clinical skills to support the care of the acutely unwell patient.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

05 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year £43,742 - £50,056 Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-LA-S5360720

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth,

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Accept continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs and setting standards by:

  • Organising the acute care team to provide individualised patient care by utilising skill mix appropriately within the available resources.
  • Act as the clinical expert for patients using specialist knowledge and expertise to manage patients with complex care needs.
  • Co-ordinate the transfer of acutely ill patients from one department to another when required to maintain safety.
  • Review and assess all patients who have fallen during the night, escalating to members of the multidisciplinary team if appropriate.
  • Verification of patients expected death.
  • Manages his/her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of the Multidisciplinary team.
  • Provide guidance and support for staff in managing and caring for patients who may require a range of support with airway or/ and pain management.
  • Ensuring staff work within national and locally agreed policies and procedures.
  • Compiling, implementation and evaluation of philosophies of care, ensuring support for the patient and his/her family and all staff members.
  • Responsibility for the implementation of policies as per Trust/National guidelines
  • Ensuring organisation of care promotes patient dignity and patient centred care at all times.
  • Initiates changes in management of care

Please see attached JD for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accept continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs and setting standards by:

  • Organising the acute care team to provide individualised patient care by utilising skill mix appropriately within the available resources.
  • Act as the clinical expert for patients using specialist knowledge and expertise to manage patients with complex care needs.
  • Co-ordinate the transfer of acutely ill patients from one department to another when required to maintain safety.
  • Review and assess all patients who have fallen during the night, escalating to members of the multidisciplinary team if appropriate.
  • Verification of patients expected death.
  • Manages his/her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of the Multidisciplinary team.
  • Provide guidance and support for staff in managing and caring for patients who may require a range of support with airway or/ and pain management.
  • Ensuring staff work within national and locally agreed policies and procedures.
  • Compiling, implementation and evaluation of philosophies of care, ensuring support for the patient and his/her family and all staff members.
  • Responsibility for the implementation of policies as per Trust/National guidelines
  • Ensuring organisation of care promotes patient dignity and patient centred care at all times.
  • Initiates changes in management of care

Please see attached JD for further details.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oDemonstrable experience of leading a team within an acute care environment.
  • oCurrent proven knowledge of nursing and emergency issues, reforms and NSF's.

Desirable

  • oPrevious demonstrable experience in a similar role

Qualifications

Essential

  • oNMC Registered.
  • oENB 998/mentorship or similar.

Desirable

  • oMSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • oProven good organisational skills.
  • oDemonstrable Ability to analyse and evaluate information.

Desirable

  • oService development and team management skills.
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oDemonstrable experience of leading a team within an acute care environment.
  • oCurrent proven knowledge of nursing and emergency issues, reforms and NSF's.

Desirable

  • oPrevious demonstrable experience in a similar role

Qualifications

Essential

  • oNMC Registered.
  • oENB 998/mentorship or similar.

Desirable

  • oMSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • oProven good organisational skills.
  • oDemonstrable Ability to analyse and evaluate information.

Desirable

  • oService development and team management skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth,

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth,

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Specialist Nurse

Peacha Heys

peacha.heys@nhs.net

01752431407

Date posted

05 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year £43,742 - £50,056 Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-LA-S5360720

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth,

PL6 8DH


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