Job summary
The
Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be experienced in the management of patients
at CDDFT with Acute Kidney Injury supporting prompt recognition and treatment
to prevent life threatening complications, expedite discharge and ensure
appropriate follow up.
To use expert knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning
skills to provide a specialist support and advice to the Clinical teams for
patients at risk of, or a confirmed AKI.
Working in conjunction with the parent team, the ANP
will assess, diagnose, treat and discharge adult patients ensuring appropriate
advice, health education and referral to appropriate services.
To perform autonomous diagnostic and prognostic
investigations such as renal uss or further imaging.
To make autonomous decisions regarding referring
patients for renal consultation using
advanced clinical knowledge to underpin decisions.
They will work independently, with a high degree of
autonomy, and take part in clinical supervision from a named consultant.
They will be able to manage their own caseload in
response to unpredictable patterns of work. They will accept referrals from
other health care professionals and work unsupervised.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the development of the
AKI Specialist Nursing Service at CDDFT
Responsible for the ongoing assessment, management of
patients with Acute Kidney Injury.
Attend departmental and care group meetings as
appropriate to ensure an awareness of developments within area of
practice.
Ensure effective communication with nursing and medical
colleagues
Work closely with the clinical teams to ensure that the
performance standards for are met.
Assist in the development of a
robust education programme for staff and patients at CDDFT.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be experienced in the management of patients
at CDDFT with Acute Kidney Injury supporting prompt recognition and treatment
to prevent life threatening complications, expedite discharge and ensure
appropriate follow up.
To use expert knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning
skills to provide a specialist support and advice to the Clinical teams for
patients at risk of, or a confirmed AKI.
Working in conjunction with the parent team, the ANP
will assess, diagnose, treat and discharge adult patients ensuring appropriate
advice, health education and referral to appropriate services.
To perform autonomous diagnostic and prognostic
investigations such as renal uss or further imaging.
To make autonomous decisions regarding referring
patients for renal consultation using
advanced clinical knowledge to underpin decisions.
They will work independently, with a high degree of
autonomy, and take part in clinical supervision from a named consultant.
They will be able to manage their own caseload in
response to unpredictable patterns of work. They will accept referrals from
other health care professionals and work unsupervised.
Assist in the development of the
AKI Specialist Nursing Service at CDDFT
Responsible for the ongoing assessment, management of
patients with Acute Kidney Injury.
Attend departmental and care group meetings as
appropriate to ensure an awareness of developments within area of
practice.
Ensure effective communication with nursing and medical
colleagues
Work closely with the clinical teams to ensure that the
performance standards for are met.
Assist in the development of a
robust education programme for staff and patients at CDDFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be experienced in the management of patients
at CDDFT with Acute Kidney Injury supporting prompt recognition and treatment
to prevent life threatening complications, expedite discharge and ensure
appropriate follow up.
To use expert knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning
skills to provide a specialist support and advice to the Clinical teams for
patients at risk of, or a confirmed AKI.
Working in conjunction with the parent team, the ANP
will assess, diagnose, treat and discharge adult patients ensuring appropriate
advice, health education and referral to appropriate services.
To perform autonomous diagnostic and prognostic
investigations such as renal uss or further imaging.
To make autonomous decisions regarding referring
patients for renal consultation using
advanced clinical knowledge to underpin decisions.
They will work independently, with a high degree of
autonomy, and take part in clinical supervision from a named consultant.
They will be able to manage their own caseload in
response to unpredictable patterns of work. They will accept referrals from
other health care professionals and work unsupervised.
Assist in the development of the
AKI Specialist Nursing Service at CDDFT
Responsible for the ongoing assessment, management of
patients with Acute Kidney Injury.
Attend departmental and care group meetings as
appropriate to ensure an awareness of developments within area of
practice.
Ensure effective communication with nursing and medical
colleagues
Work closely with the clinical teams to ensure that the
performance standards for are met.
Assist in the development of a
robust education programme for staff and patients at CDDFT.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Driving license and ability to travel cross site.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of study at Degree level or above
Desirable
- Nurse Practitioner qualification
- Evidence of study at Master's level
- Independent Nurse prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Acute experience at Band 6 level or above.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Competent at a range of clinical skills
- Experience of working with a number of multi-disciplinary teams with the expertise to lead and manage those teams if required
- Excellent communication skills
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Driving license and ability to travel cross site.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of study at Degree level or above
Desirable
- Nurse Practitioner qualification
- Evidence of study at Master's level
- Independent Nurse prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Acute experience at Band 6 level or above.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Competent at a range of clinical skills
- Experience of working with a number of multi-disciplinary teams with the expertise to lead and manage those teams if required
- Excellent communication skills
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
