Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join us in a secondment post for 6 to 12 months. This would be an ideal opportunity for a clinician with a passion for falls prevention who would like to broaden their knowledge and skills in a supportive and friendly team. The successful candidate will ideally already possess adult inpatient falls knowledge and understanding the risks associated with them.
Associate Falls Specialist Nurse sits within the Harm Free Care team in Bedfordshire hospitals. You will be working within a small team with a cross site lead nurse. This position is based on the Bedford site but there may be a requirement of working closely with and supporting the team on both sites.
The post holder is expected to work as an autonomous practitioner and effectively co-ordinate and deliver enhanced falls prevention strategies within the field and under the supervision of the Lead Nurse for Falls Prevention.
To liaise in collaboration with other health professionals within Bedfordshire Hospital Trust.
You will disseminate specialist's skills and knowledge through teaching sessions to patients, carers, nurses and managers as well as assisting in formal study days when needed.
Main duties of the job
To support the Trusts compliance with the National Falls & Fragility Audit programme, RCP and NHS England guidance for acute hospitals.
To support a pro-active multifaceted approach to falls prevention and management primarily within the Trust, liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
To support the delivery of education for the multi-professional staff on falls prevention to ensure implementation of the agreed pathways of care and to reduce the risk/ incidence and management of falls
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support ward staff in the management and use of assistive technology to reduce falls risk.Through supervision and support develop the skills to analyse and respond to complex situations utilising specialist knowledge to assess a range of options to formulate solutions and recommendations
Adhere to professional code of conduct acting as a role model at all times through the promotion of visible leadership.Under the Lead Falls CNS supervision to support staff to carry out root cause analysis on patient falls.
To provide expert nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals. Both at ward level and in clinic settings.
To participate in internal meetings e.g. Trust Falls Steering group, Ward Sisters meetings, Patient Safety group
To participate in relevant forums in the Trust, or at national level to represent the service perspective.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support ward staff in the management and use of assistive technology to reduce falls risk.Through supervision and support develop the skills to analyse and respond to complex situations utilising specialist knowledge to assess a range of options to formulate solutions and recommendations
Adhere to professional code of conduct acting as a role model at all times through the promotion of visible leadership.Under the Lead Falls CNS supervision to support staff to carry out root cause analysis on patient falls.
To provide expert nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals. Both at ward level and in clinic settings.
To participate in internal meetings e.g. Trust Falls Steering group, Ward Sisters meetings, Patient Safety group
To participate in relevant forums in the Trust, or at national level to represent the service perspective.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse & NMC qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development / patient safety (falls management)
Desirable
- oWorking towards Mentorship / Practice Supervisor & Practice Assessor Preparation or teaching qualification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of managing challenging situations to a positive outcome
- Evidence of teaching others.
- Has participated in clinical research and audits.
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Risk and governance processes
- Working with and analysing data, Root cause analysis.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Can effectively use computers and software such as Word/Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient administration systems. e.g. Nervecentre, inPhase.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Flexability
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and their carers from a diverse background
- Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
- Team Player and Role Model
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse & NMC qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development / patient safety (falls management)
Desirable
- oWorking towards Mentorship / Practice Supervisor & Practice Assessor Preparation or teaching qualification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of managing challenging situations to a positive outcome
- Evidence of teaching others.
- Has participated in clinical research and audits.
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Risk and governance processes
- Working with and analysing data, Root cause analysis.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Can effectively use computers and software such as Word/Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient administration systems. e.g. Nervecentre, inPhase.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Flexability
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and their carers from a diverse background
- Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
- Team Player and Role Model
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).
