Job summary
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the appropriate knowledge, leadership and specialist clinical expertise to deliver effective, evidence based patient focused care, whilst undertaking the role of an emergency surgical nurse practitioner within collaborative care
The post holder will be an experienced nurse practitioner, who will be able to utilise the necessary clinical and nurse prescribing skills during initial patient consultation clinical assessments to contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients, and will be responsible for adhering to timely patient pathways and will liaise with other professionals on day to day operational issues, with a view to undertake the role of service improvement lead
The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the surgical team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met
Main duties of the job
- To utilise appropriate clinical and prescribing skills to assist in your triage of patients attending SDU
- To assess and evaluate a patients condition, then plan and implement an appropriate treatment based upon your clinical findings during the triage and assessment phase
- To be able to prescribe appropriate medications
- To be able to commence and complete discharge letters
- To refer to the wider MDT staff for collaborative care pathways for the patient
- To schedule future appointments for patient attendance as required
- To support ward areas in times of escalation
- To undertake venepuncture and cannulation if required
- To requests blood tests for patients
- To request appropriate scans during the triage and treatment plan phase
- To work in partnership with the surgical team
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with urological conditions and diagnosis within the surgical decision unit
- Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within your experience and scope of practice
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
- Clinical responsibilities will include the following although this is not an exhaustive list as procedures may vary depending upon service needs;
- History taking and clinical examination.
- Routine pre-op assessment of patients.
- Requesting X-rays
- Patient catheterisation (male and female)
- Providing cannulation/venepuncture
- Management of suprapubic catheters
- Commencing IV fluid
- Understanding and application of National Early Warning Score (NEWS), escalating concerns to appropriate staff
- To be able to commence and complete discharge summaries
- To refer to the wider MDT staff for collaborative care pathways for the patient
- Working in collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary teams e.g. Radiology to ensure treatments/procedures are both appropriate and timely
- To schedule future appointments for patient attendance as required
- To support ward areas in times of escalation
- Logically problem solve situations, and seek support as needed
- Use critical thinking skills as part of the decision making process with regards to patient care, and situational issues that arise
- Communicate effectively at all times, and escalate issues and concerns timely. To seek support as needed
- Creatively support colleagues, and use research proven statistics to provide high standards of care
- Be aware of trends that can be present within the service or patient groups
- Have the ability to understand, identify and deal with situations which can cause issues in the future, and demonstrate the appropriate skills and judgement abilities to overcome situational concern
- To work in partnership with the surgical team
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
- Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace
- Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan
- To enhance the patients experience and to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to the care and management of patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures
- To have an extended role in supporting the clinical and nursing teams in the management of patient care. Working as part of the surgical service line
- Support the junior medical roster with the elective care directorate. Having responsibility for patients under the care of the surgical Consultants with supervision from the surgical registrar.
- Ensuring best practice in infection control the post holder will work closely with staff in work areas. Ensuring that clinical guidelines are adopted and adhered to, any members of staff found to be non-compliant being dealt with appropriately
- Improving clinical care standards and treating patients with dignity and respect the post holder will ensure clinical standards are upheld within their own specific area
- Lead and contribute to the development of policies through audit and ensure their implementation
- Promote and demonstrate innovative practice and develop own practice as required
- Ensure that systems are in place to identify and minimise all risks associated with the delivery of patient care with particular reference to clinical risk management and any relevant health and safety legislation
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
- Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
- Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services
- Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
- Take a lead role in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility.
- Take the lead in the development of nursing practice guidelines, policies and protocols / care pathways within specialism
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of the emergency surgical care patients maintaining knowledge and skills of the highest standard
- Maintain high profile in the clinical care, act as a role model and provide senior support and advice to staff both internally and externally to the Trust
- Deliver governance standards in line with the Trust/Governance framework
- Ensure that competencies of clinical skills and history taking are maintained to deliver quality care
- Work clinically in the speciality area to deliver training, advice and support to the ward staff. Actively participate in training and education of other staff including nursing, medical and allied health professionals at local and national agendas
- Provide trust wide education and training on both specialist area of practice and generic nursing and care management
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate episodes of patient care in line with Trust Nursing policies
- Ensure the rights, privacy and dignity of patients, are protected at all times
- Maintain awareness of local and national nursing agenda
- Act as a resource for other professionals sharing and developing good practice both within Trust and nationally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with urological conditions and diagnosis within the surgical decision unit
- Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within your experience and scope of practice
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
- Clinical responsibilities will include the following although this is not an exhaustive list as procedures may vary depending upon service needs;
- History taking and clinical examination.
- Routine pre-op assessment of patients.
- Requesting X-rays
- Patient catheterisation (male and female)
- Providing cannulation/venepuncture
- Management of suprapubic catheters
- Commencing IV fluid
- Understanding and application of National Early Warning Score (NEWS), escalating concerns to appropriate staff
- To be able to commence and complete discharge summaries
- To refer to the wider MDT staff for collaborative care pathways for the patient
- Working in collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary teams e.g. Radiology to ensure treatments/procedures are both appropriate and timely
- To schedule future appointments for patient attendance as required
- To support ward areas in times of escalation
- Logically problem solve situations, and seek support as needed
- Use critical thinking skills as part of the decision making process with regards to patient care, and situational issues that arise
- Communicate effectively at all times, and escalate issues and concerns timely. To seek support as needed
- Creatively support colleagues, and use research proven statistics to provide high standards of care
- Be aware of trends that can be present within the service or patient groups
- Have the ability to understand, identify and deal with situations which can cause issues in the future, and demonstrate the appropriate skills and judgement abilities to overcome situational concern
- To work in partnership with the surgical team
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
- Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace
- Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan
- To enhance the patients experience and to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to the care and management of patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures
- To have an extended role in supporting the clinical and nursing teams in the management of patient care. Working as part of the surgical service line
- Support the junior medical roster with the elective care directorate. Having responsibility for patients under the care of the surgical Consultants with supervision from the surgical registrar.
- Ensuring best practice in infection control the post holder will work closely with staff in work areas. Ensuring that clinical guidelines are adopted and adhered to, any members of staff found to be non-compliant being dealt with appropriately
- Improving clinical care standards and treating patients with dignity and respect the post holder will ensure clinical standards are upheld within their own specific area
- Lead and contribute to the development of policies through audit and ensure their implementation
- Promote and demonstrate innovative practice and develop own practice as required
- Ensure that systems are in place to identify and minimise all risks associated with the delivery of patient care with particular reference to clinical risk management and any relevant health and safety legislation
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
- Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
- Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services
- Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
- Take a lead role in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility.
- Take the lead in the development of nursing practice guidelines, policies and protocols / care pathways within specialism
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of the emergency surgical care patients maintaining knowledge and skills of the highest standard
- Maintain high profile in the clinical care, act as a role model and provide senior support and advice to staff both internally and externally to the Trust
- Deliver governance standards in line with the Trust/Governance framework
- Ensure that competencies of clinical skills and history taking are maintained to deliver quality care
- Work clinically in the speciality area to deliver training, advice and support to the ward staff. Actively participate in training and education of other staff including nursing, medical and allied health professionals at local and national agendas
- Provide trust wide education and training on both specialist area of practice and generic nursing and care management
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate episodes of patient care in line with Trust Nursing policies
- Ensure the rights, privacy and dignity of patients, are protected at all times
- Maintain awareness of local and national nursing agenda
- Act as a resource for other professionals sharing and developing good practice both within Trust and nationally.
Person Specification
Necessary and relevant experience
Essential
- First Level degree in Nursing
- Nurse with substantial clinical knowledge and experience of care management.
- Clinical skills
- Nurse prescribing
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Desirable
- Surgical management experience
- Urology management experience
- Midline insertion experience
- ALS
- Triage experience
Person Specification
Necessary and relevant experience
Essential
- First Level degree in Nursing
- Nurse with substantial clinical knowledge and experience of care management.
- Clinical skills
- Nurse prescribing
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Desirable
- Surgical management experience
- Urology management experience
- Midline insertion experience
- ALS
- Triage experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton - on - Tees
TS18 9PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
