Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a an experience surigcal nurse with the assessment and consultation and non medical prescribing course to join the Surgical Ambulatory Service at Southend Hospital
The Surgical navigator role is well established within healthcare organisations and has been shown to enhance patient care, maintain surgical services and prevent hospital admissions to hospital but managing patints ambulatory
The role involves receiving and assessing calls from GPs, and a/e regarding surgical and urological conditions, the candidate would need to display confidence in knowlege and decision making, and have the ability in redirecting calls if necessary, the candidate would also need experience in assessing patients face to face and order diagnostic tests if appropriate and supporting senior drs.
A great depth in surgical nursing is necessary
Main duties of the job
You will be an integral part of the team supporting the directorate in the delivery of key performance targets particularly the quality and experience agenda.
You will support the teams to create an environment of continuous quality improvement and professional development ensuring that the delivery of patient care is regularly reviewed, and that service developments or change are implemented when necessary.
Self-motivation is essential along with a passion, drive, adaptability and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and wider NHS.
Excellent communication skills are key to be able to influence and negotiate and quality and safety will be your priority.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
You will have followed a clinical / theoretical programme at Masters level to become fully qualified in Surgical Care Practice.
You will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
You will have followed a clinical / theoretical programme at Masters level to become fully qualified in Surgical Care Practice.
You will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Non Medical Prescribing course
- Assessment and Consultation course
- 5 years surgical experience
Desirable
- Current ALS / ILS certification or willing to work towards
- Mentorship in Practice Qualification
- Masters Level Qualification in Surgical Care Practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Able to analyse data and produce reports
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings
- Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of advanced communication skills
- Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues and policy
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Non Medical Prescribing course
- Assessment and Consultation course
- 5 years surgical experience
Desirable
- Current ALS / ILS certification or willing to work towards
- Mentorship in Practice Qualification
- Masters Level Qualification in Surgical Care Practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Able to analyse data and produce reports
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings
- Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of advanced communication skills
- Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues and policy
Desirable
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).
