Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a motivated, values driven and passionate Nurse/AHP has arisen with the role of Nurse Consultant/AHP in the Virtual Wards Leadership Team and to contribute fully to the professional, clinical, managerial, strategic, and governance development of the Virtual Wards. This includes the Acute Virtual Ward covering Islington and Haringey and the Islington and Haringey Community complex Virtual Wards. The Nurse Consultant /AHP will be an experienced practitioner who is able to demonstrate an expert level of personal and professional skills blending clinical expertise with strong leadership and clinical management skills to achieve the deliverable outcomes..
Main duties of the job
The post will be structured among the four pillars of advanced clinical practice:
Expert clinical practice (minimum 70%).Professional leadership and strategic function.Education, training, and development.Research, evaluation, and service development
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Clinical and Professional LeadershipServe as an autonomous practitioner, making independent clinical decisions for patients in Virtual Wards.Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring comprehensive care plans and appropriate escalation paths.
- Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring comprehensive care plans and appropriate escalation paths.
- Keep abreast of current practices and maintain a high of clinical competence in advanced practice areas
- Quality, Clinical Governance and Risk Management
- As part of the Senior Virtual Wards Clinical Leadership Team be responsible for the performance management of key performance indicators related to the nursing/ professional contribution to service delivery within the Virtual Wards.
- Support the development and delivery of the Governance agenda, including clinical and non-clinical aspects of care and service delivery.
- Ensure that areas and staff are prepared for any peer review inspections, including CQC.
- To support the Virtual Ward leads in preparation for any external review, such as CQC and GIRFT.
- To work closely with the Virtual Wards Service Team to implement systems to monitor clinical standards, ensuring high standards of care that are evidence-based and integral to service delivery, involving patients and others in developing and enhancing services.
- Service Delivery and Development
- Ensure the delivery of responsive, high-quality, value-for-money services within the clinical areas of responsibility.
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Support the delivery of patient access standards and activity targets with the available resources
- Business Planning and Financial Management
- Ensure that the nursing resources are deployed efficiently and minimise spending on bank or agency staffing.
- In conjunction with the Virtual Wards Service Managers contribute to ensuring that the Virtual Ward achieves a balanced budget
- Support the Virtual Ward Service Leads in identifying cost savings in line with the CIP programme and implementing agreed financial recovery plans
- Educational Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of education and training programmes within the Virtual Wards for nurses and AHPs, ensuring effective use of the education commissioning system.
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To contribute to the Training Needs Analysis for the Virtual Wards to ensure that the educational needs are met whilst achieving value for money.
Essential criteria
Nurse / Pharmacist / Paramedic / Physiotherapist with a valid Professional RegistrationNon-Medical Prescriber QualificationEvidence of continued professional developmentLeadership/management qualification (or equivalent experienceAble to lead a service and make decisions and judgements about the best possible way forward in a complex work environment where the evidence base is evolvingExperience working at band 8a level or above with substantial post qualification experience as Matron/Unit Manager or equivalent, managing nursing or AHP teams.Able to influence and work with local partners internally and externally to help develop services.
Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
Experience of leading and carrying out research projects
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Desirable criteria
Additional Qualifications in leadership, digital medicine or a related field.
-
Essential criteria
Skills & Abilities
Computer literate, able to use Word and ExcelDemonstrates Proven ability of analysis of information from data bases high standards in written and verbal communicationAbility to develop and use a Risk Strategy
For more detailed information, please read the job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Clinical and Professional LeadershipServe as an autonomous practitioner, making independent clinical decisions for patients in Virtual Wards.Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring comprehensive care plans and appropriate escalation paths.
- Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring comprehensive care plans and appropriate escalation paths.
- Keep abreast of current practices and maintain a high of clinical competence in advanced practice areas
- Quality, Clinical Governance and Risk Management
- As part of the Senior Virtual Wards Clinical Leadership Team be responsible for the performance management of key performance indicators related to the nursing/ professional contribution to service delivery within the Virtual Wards.
- Support the development and delivery of the Governance agenda, including clinical and non-clinical aspects of care and service delivery.
- Ensure that areas and staff are prepared for any peer review inspections, including CQC.
- To support the Virtual Ward leads in preparation for any external review, such as CQC and GIRFT.
- To work closely with the Virtual Wards Service Team to implement systems to monitor clinical standards, ensuring high standards of care that are evidence-based and integral to service delivery, involving patients and others in developing and enhancing services.
- Service Delivery and Development
- Ensure the delivery of responsive, high-quality, value-for-money services within the clinical areas of responsibility.
-
Support the delivery of patient access standards and activity targets with the available resources
- Business Planning and Financial Management
- Ensure that the nursing resources are deployed efficiently and minimise spending on bank or agency staffing.
- In conjunction with the Virtual Wards Service Managers contribute to ensuring that the Virtual Ward achieves a balanced budget
- Support the Virtual Ward Service Leads in identifying cost savings in line with the CIP programme and implementing agreed financial recovery plans
- Educational Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of education and training programmes within the Virtual Wards for nurses and AHPs, ensuring effective use of the education commissioning system.
-
To contribute to the Training Needs Analysis for the Virtual Wards to ensure that the educational needs are met whilst achieving value for money.
Essential criteria
Nurse / Pharmacist / Paramedic / Physiotherapist with a valid Professional RegistrationNon-Medical Prescriber QualificationEvidence of continued professional developmentLeadership/management qualification (or equivalent experienceAble to lead a service and make decisions and judgements about the best possible way forward in a complex work environment where the evidence base is evolvingExperience working at band 8a level or above with substantial post qualification experience as Matron/Unit Manager or equivalent, managing nursing or AHP teams.Able to influence and work with local partners internally and externally to help develop services.
Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
Experience of leading and carrying out research projects
-
Desirable criteria
Additional Qualifications in leadership, digital medicine or a related field.
-
Essential criteria
Skills & Abilities
Computer literate, able to use Word and ExcelDemonstrates Proven ability of analysis of information from data bases high standards in written and verbal communicationAbility to develop and use a Risk Strategy
For more detailed information, please read the job description
Person Specification
Education /Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Master's degree or equivalent level of experience, skills, and knowledge
- Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Leadership/management qualification (or equivalent experience
- Able to lead a service and make decisions and judgements about the best possible way forward in a complex work environment where the evidence base is evolving
- Experience working at band 8a level or above with substantial post qualification experience as Matron/Unit Manager or equivalent, managing nursing or AHP teams
- Able to influence and work with local partners internally and externally to help develop services.
Desirable
- Additional Qualifications in leadership, digital medicine or a related field
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate, able to use Word and Excel Proven ability of analysis of information from data bases
- Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
- Ability to develop and use a Risk Strategy, Proven ability of managing a budget
- Able to develop good professional relationships with staff, clients, working partners and the public
- Proven ability in carrying out clinical audits and Quality Improvement projects, workforce planning
- In depth experience of delivering service re-design
- Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and complex situations
- In depth experience of developing and implementing service policies and procedures
- Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations
- Experience of leading and managing a team
Desirable
- Experience of leading and carrying out research projects
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Personal Qualities & Other
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to lead and work within a team fostering good working relationships
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service within the wider health care system
Person Specification
Education /Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Master's degree or equivalent level of experience, skills, and knowledge
- Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Leadership/management qualification (or equivalent experience
- Able to lead a service and make decisions and judgements about the best possible way forward in a complex work environment where the evidence base is evolving
- Experience working at band 8a level or above with substantial post qualification experience as Matron/Unit Manager or equivalent, managing nursing or AHP teams
- Able to influence and work with local partners internally and externally to help develop services.
Desirable
- Additional Qualifications in leadership, digital medicine or a related field
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate, able to use Word and Excel Proven ability of analysis of information from data bases
- Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
- Ability to develop and use a Risk Strategy, Proven ability of managing a budget
- Able to develop good professional relationships with staff, clients, working partners and the public
- Proven ability in carrying out clinical audits and Quality Improvement projects, workforce planning
- In depth experience of delivering service re-design
- Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and complex situations
- In depth experience of developing and implementing service policies and procedures
- Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations
- Experience of leading and managing a team
Desirable
- Experience of leading and carrying out research projects
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Personal Qualities & Other
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to lead and work within a team fostering good working relationships
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service within the wider health care system
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).
