Site Nurse Practitioner

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

At Imperial College Healthcare we have a highly skilled Site Operations team, consisting of nurses with a wide range of clinical backgrounds who work together providing effective operational management to the Trust site 24 hours a day. In addition, the team work as advanced practitioners on nights, working autonomously with a wide range of patients. It's a fast paced role where no two days are ever the same, and we are seeking a resilient, innovative clinician to join the team.

Main duties of the job

The Site Nurse Practitioners, working with the Senior Site Nurse Practitioners, will provide out of hours site management to ensure co-ordinated cross-site management.

During the out of hours period, the Site Nurse Practitioners, as the most senior manager on site, will provide operational management to the hospital, ensuring the smooth running of the site and providing effective risk management. The post holder will deal with all emergency situations that arise out of hours and will liaise with internal and external agencies as deemed necessary.

As the senior nursing lead, the post holder will ensure the provision of high quality patient care during the out of hours period and provide support, guidance and leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team, promoting high standards of patient care. The Site Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for coordinating the Medical and Nursing response to patients' needs out of hours, and ensure the provision of appropriate and timely interventions, acting as first responder in the Hospital at Night setting and liaising with medical staff and other members of the MDT to ensure that appropriate timely and safe care is delivered by the person most suitable to do so. The post holder will be expected to supervise the activities of nursing staff in clinical areas.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

IMPORTANT: As part of our continued response to COVID19 we are conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

Covid-19 full vaccination is a condition of employment for this role unless exemption applies. During the recruitment process we will request proof of full vaccination.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive 50 applications before the advertised closing date. When the vacancy has closed your application will transfer to Trac Recruitment System.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly throughout the recruitment process.

Date posted

29 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,698 to £65,095 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CR-351

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Degree in a healthcare related subject or substantial relevant experience
  • Valid ALS Provider D (ILS essential)
  • Non-Medical Prescribing course

Desirable

  • Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP qualification at PgDip or MSc
  • Valid ALS Provider

Skills

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly and responsively in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to manage and work collaboratively with a range of staff and external agencies
  • Good communicator
  • Competent clinician, able to make rational, autonomous decisions regarding patient care

Experience

Essential

  • Varied post basic clinical experience including clinical work in acute areas
  • Operational Site Management experience, or evidence of working in an Advanced Practice role
  • Experience in managing teams of staff, either as a Line/Ward Manager or Site Practitioner
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Degree in a healthcare related subject or substantial relevant experience
  • Valid ALS Provider D (ILS essential)
  • Non-Medical Prescribing course

Desirable

  • Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP qualification at PgDip or MSc
  • Valid ALS Provider

Skills

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly and responsively in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to manage and work collaboratively with a range of staff and external agencies
  • Good communicator
  • Competent clinician, able to make rational, autonomous decisions regarding patient care

Experience

Essential

  • Varied post basic clinical experience including clinical work in acute areas
  • Operational Site Management experience, or evidence of working in an Advanced Practice role
  • Experience in managing teams of staff, either as a Line/Ward Manager or Site Practitioner

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Duty Senior Site Nurse Practitioner

Andy Britt

a.brittin@nhs.net

Date posted

29 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,698 to £65,095 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CR-351

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


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