Job summary
We are very excited to announce a new role of Nurse Consultant for Urgent Community Response in St Helens. We are looking for a dynamic strategic thinker with extensive experience of working in Frailty, Community as well as proven experience in an acute autonomous setting . The Nurse Consultant with have a strategic and educational overview of the UCR working and based in Whiston Hospital Frailty service. The Nurse Consultant will have direct Clinical duties as well as leading on new Commissioned projects, business cases and working closely with the ICB. The Nurse Consultant will have a proven track record of leading on projects and service improvement.
Interviews for this position will take place on Monday 12th September 2022.
This will be a competency based interview, and applicants will be required to complete assessment tasks as part of this process.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Adults' Barred List is required for this position.
Main duties of the job
The Nurse Consultant will independently provide direct and indirect clinical care to patients. This will be for an unselected group of patients over the age of 18, but predominantly with complex conditions and frailty. The nurse consultant will provide care in all areas of the trusts frailty and urgent community response (UCR) services, both in secondary care and in the community.
Provide highly specialised clinical expertise in the management of patients with frailty, complex multiple co-morbidities and polypharmacy
Ensuring that the 2 hour response time is met for all patients in St Helens area, and their needs are met with social and therapeutic care.
They will be responsible for assessing and diagnosing patients, planning care, prescribing and adjusting medication, organising and acting investigations and referral to other professionals within and outside the Trust. They will demonstrate a high level of competence in the appropriate use and pharmacology of all agents.
They will provide advanced level assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based care for the patient group. They should be able to re-evaluate and implement treatment plans as appropriate.
They will advise on diagnosis and prognosis and be able to conduct sensitive conversations around treatment goals, limitations, advanced care planning and end of life care.
About us
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.
We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 360,000 and provide tertiary services across a much wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit.
Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.
Our latest achievements include:
- Acute Trust of the Year - HSJ Awards November 2019
- Trust rates Outstanding by the CQC - Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers and Health Service Journal)
- Best acute Trust in the North West for quality of care (NHS Staff Survey 2021)
- Best place to work in the North West (NHS Staff Survey 2021)
In the NHS Staff Survey 2021 the Trust scored the highest marks in the North West for the following areas;
- Standard of care
- Best place to work
- Care of patients being the Trust's priority
- Staff engagement
- Staff morale
- Compassionate and inclusive
- Providing a safe environment for staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
They will have an academic role acting as programme leader for the UCR and Frailty Clinical Competency framework across all STHK sites, and in the community
They will ensure education and information given to patients and their families is of the highest quality.
They will take the lead in developing educational material for professionals and patients.
They will take the lead in establishing a clear programme of education for students on clinical placements within the department. Setting objectives and facilitating ongoing evaluation of the education and learning process.
They will inspire and drive other team members to participate in ongoing training and learning. Develop an environment of individual, collective and organisational learning.
They will collaborate with other lead nurses in the Trust to establish educational programmes for nurses, participate in trust teaching programmes for junior doctors.
They will forge close links with local academic institutions and participate in teaching programmes as appropriate.
They will be recognised as head of the departments nursing research activity. To undertake research relevant to quality of clinical practice.
They will create an environment that promotes research and ongoing learning.
Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and commitment to research within the department
They will present work at national, international and local meetings
They will publish and present findings from research activities in peer-reviewed journals and at national and international conferences.
They will act as a resource for other nurses in the trust undertaking research projects, and facilitate ongoing audit and research designed to enhance nursing services across the Trust.
They will support the clinical director in developing and implementing the departments clinical governance policy.
They will help ensure the department has robust systems for appraisal, risk
management, education and audit in line with trust clinical governance policies.
They will play an active role in the trusts activities regarding clinical governance.
They will work closely with the Consultants to determine the strategic direction of the department and decide on future practice and service developments.
They will lead the development of nursing policies and protocols for use within the department, the hospital and wider health community.
They will be responsible for maintaining patient records and documentation to a high standard.
They will develop, implement, and continually evaluate pathways of care and clinical standards
Job description
Job responsibilities
They will have an academic role acting as programme leader for the UCR and Frailty Clinical Competency framework across all STHK sites, and in the community
They will ensure education and information given to patients and their families is of the highest quality.
They will take the lead in developing educational material for professionals and patients.
They will take the lead in establishing a clear programme of education for students on clinical placements within the department. Setting objectives and facilitating ongoing evaluation of the education and learning process.
They will inspire and drive other team members to participate in ongoing training and learning. Develop an environment of individual, collective and organisational learning.
They will collaborate with other lead nurses in the Trust to establish educational programmes for nurses, participate in trust teaching programmes for junior doctors.
They will forge close links with local academic institutions and participate in teaching programmes as appropriate.
They will be recognised as head of the departments nursing research activity. To undertake research relevant to quality of clinical practice.
They will create an environment that promotes research and ongoing learning.
Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and commitment to research within the department
They will present work at national, international and local meetings
They will publish and present findings from research activities in peer-reviewed journals and at national and international conferences.
They will act as a resource for other nurses in the trust undertaking research projects, and facilitate ongoing audit and research designed to enhance nursing services across the Trust.
They will support the clinical director in developing and implementing the departments clinical governance policy.
They will help ensure the department has robust systems for appraisal, risk
management, education and audit in line with trust clinical governance policies.
They will play an active role in the trusts activities regarding clinical governance.
They will work closely with the Consultants to determine the strategic direction of the department and decide on future practice and service developments.
They will lead the development of nursing policies and protocols for use within the department, the hospital and wider health community.
They will be responsible for maintaining patient records and documentation to a high standard.
They will develop, implement, and continually evaluate pathways of care and clinical standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse, Degree Level or equivalent qualification
- ENB 998/Mentorship qualification or Equivalent
- NMP V300
- Recognised expert in Frailty Care
- Master's Degree in Advanced Nurse Practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience as a Nurse Specialist in acute and frail patients
- High level of experience of managing complex patients autonomously
- Must have extensive experience in advanced decision-making skills
- Competent in taking bloods, and assisting in medical procedures
- Proven track record and extensive experience in field of Frailty Nursing
- Experience of management of urgent and emergency patients
- Experience in leading a team and leading changes
- Experience in clinical research and audit
- Able to effectively conduct and present audit findings
- Competent and experienced in use of quality-of-life tools for assessing patients
Desirable
- Participation in national nursing committees
- Experience in chairing committees and setting up new groups to facilitate change in work place
- Experience in presenting research findings at national and international meetings
Skills
Essential
- Proven experience and ability to educate professionals and patients conditions to a high level
- Experience in developing programmes of education and education materials
- Awareness of national and local policies that affect service provision
- Evidence of leading initiatives in collaboration with local ISB's.
- Experience of patient involvement within local service
Other
Essential
- Must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels or the organisation and have effective negotiating skills
- Ability to take the lead in projects in Primary and Secondary Care
- Experience of managing a team of Nurses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse, Degree Level or equivalent qualification
- ENB 998/Mentorship qualification or Equivalent
- NMP V300
- Recognised expert in Frailty Care
- Master's Degree in Advanced Nurse Practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience as a Nurse Specialist in acute and frail patients
- High level of experience of managing complex patients autonomously
- Must have extensive experience in advanced decision-making skills
- Competent in taking bloods, and assisting in medical procedures
- Proven track record and extensive experience in field of Frailty Nursing
- Experience of management of urgent and emergency patients
- Experience in leading a team and leading changes
- Experience in clinical research and audit
- Able to effectively conduct and present audit findings
- Competent and experienced in use of quality-of-life tools for assessing patients
Desirable
- Participation in national nursing committees
- Experience in chairing committees and setting up new groups to facilitate change in work place
- Experience in presenting research findings at national and international meetings
Skills
Essential
- Proven experience and ability to educate professionals and patients conditions to a high level
- Experience in developing programmes of education and education materials
- Awareness of national and local policies that affect service provision
- Evidence of leading initiatives in collaboration with local ISB's.
- Experience of patient involvement within local service
Other
Essential
- Must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels or the organisation and have effective negotiating skills
- Ability to take the lead in projects in Primary and Secondary Care
- Experience of managing a team of Nurses
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).
