Staff Support Clinical TRiM Lead

Northampton General Hospital

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Job summary

This role is based within the Staff Support Services and the post holder would be required to manage a case load of individual and team referrals with wellbeing needs following an incident. You will also have autonomy to complete service development project work and represent the service at wellbeing events.

Trauma risk management: TRiM explanation and responsibilities:

The post holder will lead the TRiM team at Kettering General Hospital, this is an evidence-based approach to post incident support. The successful candidate will already be TRiM trained. TRiM is a trauma-focused peer support system designed to help people who have experienced a traumatic, or potentially traumatic, event. The post holder will responsible for coordinating and facilitating TRiM responses, with the support of the service lead at NGH and TRiM practitioners within the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide the service with a professional focus for leadership and clinical excellence. The post holder will act as a role model for clinical leadership; setting and upholding agreed clinical standards and enabling staff to receive high quality evidence-based care. The post holder will coordinate referrals within the KGH SoS mailbox, and link with the wider occupational health and wellbeing services, local services, and hospital staff focused services.

There will be multiple opportunities for professional development, this will be dependent on prior experience and qualifications. We are committed to providing the highest quality services for our staff and ongoing professional development for the whole team is an integral part of our service model.

Co-ordination and liaison of care between services both internal and external.

Coordinating TRiM (trauma risk management) response to incidents within the hospital (we will provide further training for this).

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. The post will be based at Kettering General Hospital and work under the supervision of the strategic service lead at Northampton General Hospital.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

265-6461439A

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical Excellence

Participates as an active member of the service, accountable for your practice and role modelling the highest standards of care to all members of the service
Communicates proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of clients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff
Leads the team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of clients in accordance with the Trust and directorate pathways
Actively involves others in communications between clients, and the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders to ensure excellent communication
Actively involves clients in their assessment
Lead the SoS TRiM service and TRiM practitioners (Trauma Risk Management) post incident support

Leadership

Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of clients
Responsible for management and leadership of service maintaining an appropriate management style that maintains good morale, a team approach to work and a culture which fosters innovation and change
Sets high standards of nursing care for the service are maintained so that the clients experience is excellent
Represents the team and organisation at professional meetings as requested and feeds back information appropriately. Ensures there is a method of communication that reaches all staff within the team.
With due regard to Risk Management policies and procedures. Uses local data to ensure the environment is safe for clients and staff
To be a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom staff and clients can turn for assistance and guidance
To be a pivotal figure drawing together the multi-disciplinary team towards their shared goal of excellence in client care
Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation and persuasion skills
Develop and use local and national networks to identify and introduce to the directorate best practice in the management and care of clients
Service lead for TRiM and attendance of the national TRiM network meetings
Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on clients care and or staff wellbeing
To be clinically based, dividing time equally between all areas within the job description
Work in partnership with the Senior Team and other service leads to ensure the nursing strategy objectives are achieved
To embody and role model the 6 standards within the Pathway to Excellence framework

Supporting Client Excellence

To be courteous and helpful to clients, colleagues and all users to the Trust
To act as a positive role model to the team
Proactively seeks clients' feedback on the service provided by the team
To reinforce the culture that clients participate and understand assessment process and treatment plans
Consider new ways of working, which enhance and improve client care, presenting outline proposals to the service lead
Adopt an open learning culture from clinical incidents and client/staff feedback and implement improvements as necessary
Be responsible for the safe and secure storage and handling of clinical notes in line with Trust policy

People/Management Excellence

To promote effective communication channels both within the service and Trust
To keep abreast of any national and regional initiatives relevant to the specialty that will influence future service developments
Keep the service lead, director of HR informed of all relevant issues affecting client care e.g. risk, staffing levels and system issues
Promote staff wellbeing and resilience, considering flexible rostering and working patterns
To be responsible for the recruitment and selection of all staff
Monitor and manage sickness and absence, keeping the service lead informed of patterns and trends and action plans implemented
To assist the service lead in the investigation of complaints and/or adverse incidents, ensuring lessons are learnt and action plans implemented
Utilise and implement the Performance Management/Probationary Period policies as necessary
Maintains competent computer skills and be able to access patient details and reports via the Trusts IT systems

Supporting Financial Excellence

Exerts influence and control of the overall department expenditure
Responsible for publishing effective and efficient staff rosters and sign off for payment

Professional Responsibilities

To be responsible for your own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current nursing and health service issues
To take full responsibility for your own actions and to abide by the NMC Code 2018
Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demonstrating competence in delivering a high standard of care
To act as the confirmer for staff Revalidation when applicable, acting as a resource to empower staff to successfully complete the process
To be conversant with all Nursing Policies and procedures
Takes part in education and training programmes appropriately and feedback knowledge gained to their team
Maintain a current knowledge of professional issues, ensuring continued professional development is maintained

Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Ensures own practice is conducted within the Trust/department and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety in addition to monitoring staff adherence to them
To ensure that all service management documentation is produced as requested. Audits and action plans will be produced in liaison with the service lead
To ensure that all staff undertake Trust and professional mandatory training and development as required, or outlined in PDP
Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area
Lead on audit initiatives
Lead on and be responsible for setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda
Promote and maintain evidence-based practice and lead on its implementation
Lead on and be responsible for setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda
Responsible for the teams achievement within the Trusts Assessment and Accreditation process

Policy and Service Development Responsibilities

Ensure all staff work within the confines of Trust policies, protocols and other relevant documentation, taking appropriate action where compliance is breached
Drive research and service improvement/development programmes within the department
To participate in developing working guidelines, protocols and practices that enhance the patient experience in line with national and Trust policies
Contribute to the update of policies and protocols within own speciality

Research, Development & Education Responsibilities

To ensure all staff receive a formal annual review in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework, PDP and enabling revalidation
To discuss the training needs of the team with the service lead
Evaluates training their own staff have undertaken to effect service improvement and that individuals have gained new knowledge or skills
To ensure that all agreed action plans from national and local strategies, benchmarking standards, such as ward Assessment & Accreditation, and clinical audits are completed. If these are not maintained at a satisfactory level then to put strategies in place to pursue their achievement
Will seek out Best Practice to generate new ideas and generate change
Has a well-developed understanding of clinical practice with effective supervision, mentoring and assessment skills
To enable all staff, irrespective of band, access to clinical coaching and action learning

Corporate Responsibilities

To act-up for the strategic lead as required
To work collaboratively with other colleagues across the Trust to enable the safe delivery of care across the organisation
Facilitate any measures to help achieve directorate/divisional and Trust targets and agendas, ensuring dissemination of appropriate information to all to all members of the nursing team
Share best practice through meetings and forums
Act as a Trust role model at all times, whilst at work and whilst off duty

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical Excellence

Participates as an active member of the service, accountable for your practice and role modelling the highest standards of care to all members of the service
Communicates proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of clients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff
Leads the team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of clients in accordance with the Trust and directorate pathways
Actively involves others in communications between clients, and the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders to ensure excellent communication
Actively involves clients in their assessment
Lead the SoS TRiM service and TRiM practitioners (Trauma Risk Management) post incident support

Leadership

Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of clients
Responsible for management and leadership of service maintaining an appropriate management style that maintains good morale, a team approach to work and a culture which fosters innovation and change
Sets high standards of nursing care for the service are maintained so that the clients experience is excellent
Represents the team and organisation at professional meetings as requested and feeds back information appropriately. Ensures there is a method of communication that reaches all staff within the team.
With due regard to Risk Management policies and procedures. Uses local data to ensure the environment is safe for clients and staff
To be a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom staff and clients can turn for assistance and guidance
To be a pivotal figure drawing together the multi-disciplinary team towards their shared goal of excellence in client care
Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation and persuasion skills
Develop and use local and national networks to identify and introduce to the directorate best practice in the management and care of clients
Service lead for TRiM and attendance of the national TRiM network meetings
Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on clients care and or staff wellbeing
To be clinically based, dividing time equally between all areas within the job description
Work in partnership with the Senior Team and other service leads to ensure the nursing strategy objectives are achieved
To embody and role model the 6 standards within the Pathway to Excellence framework

Supporting Client Excellence

To be courteous and helpful to clients, colleagues and all users to the Trust
To act as a positive role model to the team
Proactively seeks clients' feedback on the service provided by the team
To reinforce the culture that clients participate and understand assessment process and treatment plans
Consider new ways of working, which enhance and improve client care, presenting outline proposals to the service lead
Adopt an open learning culture from clinical incidents and client/staff feedback and implement improvements as necessary
Be responsible for the safe and secure storage and handling of clinical notes in line with Trust policy

People/Management Excellence

To promote effective communication channels both within the service and Trust
To keep abreast of any national and regional initiatives relevant to the specialty that will influence future service developments
Keep the service lead, director of HR informed of all relevant issues affecting client care e.g. risk, staffing levels and system issues
Promote staff wellbeing and resilience, considering flexible rostering and working patterns
To be responsible for the recruitment and selection of all staff
Monitor and manage sickness and absence, keeping the service lead informed of patterns and trends and action plans implemented
To assist the service lead in the investigation of complaints and/or adverse incidents, ensuring lessons are learnt and action plans implemented
Utilise and implement the Performance Management/Probationary Period policies as necessary
Maintains competent computer skills and be able to access patient details and reports via the Trusts IT systems

Supporting Financial Excellence

Exerts influence and control of the overall department expenditure
Responsible for publishing effective and efficient staff rosters and sign off for payment

Professional Responsibilities

To be responsible for your own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current nursing and health service issues
To take full responsibility for your own actions and to abide by the NMC Code 2018
Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demonstrating competence in delivering a high standard of care
To act as the confirmer for staff Revalidation when applicable, acting as a resource to empower staff to successfully complete the process
To be conversant with all Nursing Policies and procedures
Takes part in education and training programmes appropriately and feedback knowledge gained to their team
Maintain a current knowledge of professional issues, ensuring continued professional development is maintained

Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Ensures own practice is conducted within the Trust/department and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety in addition to monitoring staff adherence to them
To ensure that all service management documentation is produced as requested. Audits and action plans will be produced in liaison with the service lead
To ensure that all staff undertake Trust and professional mandatory training and development as required, or outlined in PDP
Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area
Lead on audit initiatives
Lead on and be responsible for setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda
Promote and maintain evidence-based practice and lead on its implementation
Lead on and be responsible for setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda
Responsible for the teams achievement within the Trusts Assessment and Accreditation process

Policy and Service Development Responsibilities

Ensure all staff work within the confines of Trust policies, protocols and other relevant documentation, taking appropriate action where compliance is breached
Drive research and service improvement/development programmes within the department
To participate in developing working guidelines, protocols and practices that enhance the patient experience in line with national and Trust policies
Contribute to the update of policies and protocols within own speciality

Research, Development & Education Responsibilities

To ensure all staff receive a formal annual review in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework, PDP and enabling revalidation
To discuss the training needs of the team with the service lead
Evaluates training their own staff have undertaken to effect service improvement and that individuals have gained new knowledge or skills
To ensure that all agreed action plans from national and local strategies, benchmarking standards, such as ward Assessment & Accreditation, and clinical audits are completed. If these are not maintained at a satisfactory level then to put strategies in place to pursue their achievement
Will seek out Best Practice to generate new ideas and generate change
Has a well-developed understanding of clinical practice with effective supervision, mentoring and assessment skills
To enable all staff, irrespective of band, access to clinical coaching and action learning

Corporate Responsibilities

To act-up for the strategic lead as required
To work collaboratively with other colleagues across the Trust to enable the safe delivery of care across the organisation
Facilitate any measures to help achieve directorate/divisional and Trust targets and agendas, ensuring dissemination of appropriate information to all to all members of the nursing team
Share best practice through meetings and forums
Act as a Trust role model at all times, whilst at work and whilst off duty

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Evidence of continuing clinical and professional development
TRiM practitioner qualified

Desirable

Psychology degree or equivalent
Educated to Master's Degree Level
Counselling or coaching skills/qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of managing/ leading a team and coordinating workload
Experience at a Band 6 level, of managing a team and staff performance
Staff and resource management
Effective clinical leadership and experience in the management of change
Experience of financial management
Evidence of teaching others
Has participated in clinical governance, research and audit
Evidence of recruiting and inducting new staff
Knowledge of current development in the NHS
Knowledge of current psychological issues

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable ability to manage a service and undertake challenging conversations
Extensive experience managing reflective group practice
Clinical assessment skills

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Evidence of continuing clinical and professional development
TRiM practitioner qualified

Desirable

Psychology degree or equivalent
Educated to Master's Degree Level
Counselling or coaching skills/qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of managing/ leading a team and coordinating workload
Experience at a Band 6 level, of managing a team and staff performance
Staff and resource management
Effective clinical leadership and experience in the management of change
Experience of financial management
Evidence of teaching others
Has participated in clinical governance, research and audit
Evidence of recruiting and inducting new staff
Knowledge of current development in the NHS
Knowledge of current psychological issues

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable ability to manage a service and undertake challenging conversations
Extensive experience managing reflective group practice
Clinical assessment 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.

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