Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
This dynamic team attends all adult, paediatric and obstetric emergency calls, providing immediate support to patients and clinical teams. The team receives referrals for deteriorating patients or those at risk from a variety of sources, and reviews all discharges from the intensive care unit. As well as providing hands-on clinical care, the team work with the wider multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on advanced care planning.
Along with this the team is responsible for delivering education to Trust staff on all aspects of deteriorating patient care, from initial assessment to advanced resuscitation. Through collaboration with clinicians and other colleagues, we strive to deliver and promote patient safety.
The role also involves quality improvement and engaging in developments related to identifying and responding to deteriorating patients, such as using the streams app to respond to patients who develop acute kidney injury.
The successful candidate should demonstrate the Trust values, have proven experience of working with acutely unwell patients and have the necessary attitude and communication skills to work well in challenging situations. Flexibility, the ability to reflect and resilience are also desirable qualities.
Applicants who do not display good understanding of the role are very unlikely to be shortlisted.
Informal visits or telephone conversations pre-interview are therefore strongly encouraged.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
Person Specification
Attitude and behaviour
Essential
- WCC values, evidence of appropriate communication style
Desirable
- Evidence of reflection on own work and style
Clinical experience
Essential
- Meets minimum JD criteria
Desirable
- Additional clinical experience in varied roles
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets minimum standards in person spec
Desirable
- Higher level degree+, extended roles training
Mentor/teaching
Essential
- Evidence of enthusiasm for teaching
Desirable
- Experience in mentoring/teaching
- Accredited Resuscitation Instructor
Communication
Essential
- Expertise in communicating in difficult and complex situations
Desirable
- Further development in communication eg facilitation/negotiation
Analytical skills
Essential
- Capable of analysing complex situations
Enthusiasm
Essential
- Evidence of enthusiasm for the role
Person Specification
Attitude and behaviour
Essential
- WCC values, evidence of appropriate communication style
Desirable
- Evidence of reflection on own work and style
Clinical experience
Essential
- Meets minimum JD criteria
Desirable
- Additional clinical experience in varied roles
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets minimum standards in person spec
Desirable
- Higher level degree+, extended roles training
Mentor/teaching
Essential
- Evidence of enthusiasm for teaching
Desirable
- Experience in mentoring/teaching
- Accredited Resuscitation Instructor
Communication
Essential
- Expertise in communicating in difficult and complex situations
Desirable
- Further development in communication eg facilitation/negotiation
Analytical skills
Essential
- Capable of analysing complex situations
Enthusiasm
Essential
- Evidence of enthusiasm for the role
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).
