Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sepsis/AKI Lead Nurse at The Princess Alexandra Hospital whose role will be providing clinical leadership, education and training to improve the outcomes for patients with sepsis.
This is a key role to ensure we develop and embed clinical expertise in the care and management of patients with Sepsis and Acute Kidney Injury, whilst ensuring that the quality performance indicators and outcome improvements are met.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse to provide clinical leadership, vision and direction to our clinical areas. You will deliver divisional and corporate Trust objectives and drive efficient and effective service delivery.
Main duties of the job
This is a key role to the delivery of performance improvement, facilitating the development, implementation and ongoing adherence of the sepsis programme protocols and therapies.
The role will support the Medical Director and patient safety team in ensuring there is a culture that prioritises sustained improvement and safety. The post holder will demonstrate quality improvement and will be responsible for ensuring data is collected, collated, monitored and presented in a timely manner and in line with National compliance.
About us
We are an innovative, forward thinking and friendly organisation with a very exciting future. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand new hospital.
You'll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, people and the future direction of our services.
Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife (part 1 or part 10 of the register)
- Evidence of continued professional studies related to area of speciality
- Teaching qualification such as practice assessor or mentorship
Desirable
- Educated to masters level or equivalent
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of sepsis and AKI National guidelines and best practice
- Evidence of presentation/teaching skills
- Experience of establishing effective working relationships at a high level across a range of external stakeholders
- In depth knowledge of the current AKI targets
- Experience of achieving solutions through negotiation and influencing multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of communicating openly and effectively to a range of audiences demonstrating sensitivity and transparency
Skills
Essential
- Problem solving skills
- A strong sense of personal accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority.
- Excellent written communication skills with an ability to communicate complex information in a range of formats including reports and presentations.
- An ability to represent the Trust position effectively to external audiences at a senior level
Desirable
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organizations to be innovative
- Ability to interpret and act upon data
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards, sets themselves and helps others to set attainable goals; wants to do better things, to improve, to be more effective and efficient; measure progress against target
- Flexibility - able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
- Staff experience - committed to ensuring positive experience for our staff
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife (part 1 or part 10 of the register)
- Evidence of continued professional studies related to area of speciality
- Teaching qualification such as practice assessor or mentorship
Desirable
- Educated to masters level or equivalent
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of sepsis and AKI National guidelines and best practice
- Evidence of presentation/teaching skills
- Experience of establishing effective working relationships at a high level across a range of external stakeholders
- In depth knowledge of the current AKI targets
- Experience of achieving solutions through negotiation and influencing multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of communicating openly and effectively to a range of audiences demonstrating sensitivity and transparency
Skills
Essential
- Problem solving skills
- A strong sense of personal accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority.
- Excellent written communication skills with an ability to communicate complex information in a range of formats including reports and presentations.
- An ability to represent the Trust position effectively to external audiences at a senior level
Desirable
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organizations to be innovative
- Ability to interpret and act upon data
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards, sets themselves and helps others to set attainable goals; wants to do better things, to improve, to be more effective and efficient; measure progress against target
- Flexibility - able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
- Staff experience - committed to ensuring positive experience for our staff
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
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).
