Job summary
The post holder will work as a member of the Trust Practice Development Team, based within the Community and Integrated Services Group, working in partnership with identified Coventry based Nursing Homes and other stakeholders such as Clinical Team Leaders, Service Leads, Clinical Educators, the Integrated Care Home Team and others.
A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the implementation of evidence-based practice and the professional development of clinical staff working in Coventry nursing home settings by reviewing care pathways, developing and delivering education programmes and reviewing data around avoidable hospital attendance.
Through delivery of the objectives above, the post holder will be expected to contribute to the reduction of avoidable hospital attendances for Nursing Home residents, contribute to a reduction in the number of 'Notices of Concern', impact on the number of patient safety incidents reported through nationally supported reporting systems, increase pre-registration student nursing placement capacity and the readiness of the Nursing Homes to support learners, and increase workforce confidence, competence and perception of support.
The post holder will be clinically based, placing the clinical environment at the centre of their activities, and will participate in specific projects related to nursing practice.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act in accordance with NMC Code and always be accountable for own practice and professional actions.
- Contribute to the development of the roles of nurses and nursing associates and healthcare support staff in the best interests of patients and these professions in accordance with the NMC Code.
- Maintain an identifiable clinical presence, and when occasion requires, work in practice undertaking relevant clinical activities to support teams, maintain own clinical competency and to support staff in developing clinical practice.
- Demonstrate clinical practice expertise through personal practice and by leading by example.
- Act as a clinical and professional role model for effective clinical leadership enabling and facilitating others to take forward initiatives.
- Acquaint the Education and Development Lead, Lead Nurse, Long Term Conditions and Enhanced Health in Care Homes Lead, Group Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Practice Development Facilitators and Clinical Service Leads with professional, operational, or clinical concerns and promote professional practice at all times.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act in accordance with NMC Code and always be accountable for own practice and professional actions.
- Contribute to the development of the roles of nurses and nursing associates and healthcare support staff in the best interests of patients and these professions in accordance with the NMC Code.
- Maintain an identifiable clinical presence, and when occasion requires, work in practice undertaking relevant clinical activities to support teams, maintain own clinical competency and to support staff in developing clinical practice.
- Demonstrate clinical practice expertise through personal practice and by leading by example.
- Act as a clinical and professional role model for effective clinical leadership enabling and facilitating others to take forward initiatives.
- Acquaint the Education and Development Lead, Lead Nurse, Long Term Conditions and Enhanced Health in Care Homes Lead, Group Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Practice Development Facilitators and Clinical Service Leads with professional, operational, or clinical concerns and promote professional practice at all times.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
