Sepsis Practitioner

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide specialist advice in the area of Sepsis to all health care staff through provision of evidence-based advice, guidance and policies to improve the quality of care within the GEH NHS Trust.
• Provide information/advice regarding Sepsis to patients and their visitors/relatives and contribute to the development of patient information resources
• To maintain a presence in the clinical areas working with the clinical teams to help identify potential Sepsis in patients and act as a role model
• To work in developing and improving Sepsis care in conjunction with external organisations e.g. CCG and Public Health England, as required, sharing relevant information, and implementing agreed standards and protocols.

Educational

• Devise, implement and evaluate education and training for all staff within the Trust, in conjunction with the HoN CSS and medical Sepsis lead, acting as an effective clinical professional role model and educational resource for health care staff
• Take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and add to own body of knowledge by keeping up to date with current Sepsis guidelines
• Participate in reflective practice and share learning to improve clinical care.
• Provide and deliver education sessions for sepsis for various settings / audiences to improve knowledge and levels of care, contributing to the whole deteriorating patient agenda. Attend and represent the Trust at external study days and conferences.

Audit and Surveillance

• Assist in the development of audit and report measurable outcomes to demonstrate improved outcomes and patient experience relating to sepsis
• Contribute to and participate in any Sepsis surveillance programmes in line with national guidelines and local requirements. Ensure appropriate evaluation and feedback takes place and support the development of action plans.
• Use surveillance data to identify trends and identify appropriate interventions with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in the investigation of any datix and complaints to support future care by highlighting lessons learnt.

Research and development

• Engage and lead research and development opportunities to advance patient care and service development.
• Critically appraise research and use this to inform clinical practice.

Leadership & Management

• Represent Clinical Support Services at appropriate meetings pertaining to Sepsis
• Contribute to relevant reports including the Sepsis update report for Mortality and Morbidity meeting.
• Build collaborative relationships with teams and colleagues across the Trust and external partners.
• Act as a source of expert.
• Participate in the review and evaluation of the Critical Care Outreach Services response to Sepsis triggers.

Personal Development

• Identify personal development needs with the line manager.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in the speciality of Sepsis identification/prevention through reflection on practice, attending professional meetings, relevant courses and conferences as well as self-directed study.
• Maintain a current professional portfolio and ensure compliance with relevant registration requirements- NMC/ HCPC.

Please Note: For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of research/audit within the healthcare setting.
• Exposure to managing change.
• Evidence of teaching experience.

Desirable

• Sepsis champion role / experience.

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• .Professional qualification NMC/HCPC.
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent or working towards.
• Teaching qualification or evidence of teaching/mentoring.
• Ongoing personal/professional development.

Desirable

• Leadership qualification/course.
• Commitment to undertake appropriate specialist training.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Build and maintain effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to deal with complex or stressful situations involving staff, patients and relatives.
• Competent user of computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook & Power Point.

Desirable

• Accuracy and attention to detail in relation to computer data entry and recording.of information and policy formation

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively when under pressure.
• Ability to organise time to meet competing priorities.
• Understand the limitations of your knowledge and ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships with all staff groups.
• Act as a resource for IPC across the local health economy.
• Adaptable.
• Ability to critically assess research and other sources of new knowledge.
• Able to assess, plan and implement care pathways within National guidelines.
• Approachable & Enthusiastic.

Desirable

• An enquiring and open-minded approach.
• Demonstrates resilience..

Other

Essential

• Able to work flexibly during work hours to cover department needs.
• Non-smoker in working hours.
• Flexible to meet the requirements of the Trust if required to work in other wards/departments at the request of the manager or other senior hospital manager.

Trust Values

Essential

• Effective Open Communication
• Excellence and safety in all that we do
• Challenge but support
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local healthcare that inspires confidence

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).