Job summary
Internal Only
Advanced Clinical practitioner
Secondment Opportunity
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for an experienced enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our diverse Critical Care Outreach Service. This Critical Care Outreach post is an excellent opportunity to advance your clinical knowledge, develop clinical examination and diagnostic skills while caring for acutely deteriorating patients within our Trust. The successful applicant will join a supportive and dynamic team, leading on delivering high standards of care to acutely unwell patients at our hospital. There is an opportunity to undertake our Critical Care outreach induction / training programme as well learning to work to the level expected of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
The Secondment is open to Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals with relevant critical care experience.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
Our Trust serves a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide highly specialist person centred care which always considers peoples safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based.
As part of a multi-professional team, the post holder will practice autonomously, whilst being accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct.
To plan and manage complete episodes of care; undertake independent comprehensive assessment and management of service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations; making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.
To provide expert clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision-making skills.
Participate in change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice.
Contribute to the planning and development of integrated services.
The successful candidate will be expected to :
Collaboratively work as a fundamental member of the Multidisciplinary Team to providing safe and effective care in ward areas.
Recognise and respond to acutely ill and deteriorating patients ensuring timely interventions.
Respond to clinical emergencies as they arise throughout the hospital.
Ensure discharge patients from the Intensive Care Unit are reviewed in a timely manner, progressing well and assess risk of deterioration / readmission.
Support / deliver education to ward Nurses and AHPs
If you are interested in applying for this position please contact :
Matt Reed CCOS team leader ext 3773 / Bleep 006 / m.reed@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide highly specialist person centred care which always considers peoples safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based.
As part of a multi-professional team, the post holder will practice autonomously, whilst being accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct.
To plan and manage complete episodes of care; undertake independent comprehensive assessment and management of service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations; making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.
To provide expert clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision-making skills.
Participate in change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice.
Contribute to the planning and development of integrated services.
The successful candidate will be expected to :
Collaboratively work as a fundamental member of the Multidisciplinary Team to providing safe and effective care in ward areas.
Recognise and respond to acutely ill and deteriorating patients ensuring timely interventions.
Respond to clinical emergencies as they arise throughout the hospital.
Ensure discharge patients from the Intensive Care Unit are reviewed in a timely manner, progressing well and assess risk of deterioration / readmission.
Support / deliver education to ward Nurses and AHPs
If you are interested in applying for this position please contact :
Matt Reed CCOS team leader ext 3773 / Bleep 006 / m.reed@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional.
- Relevant teaching qualification.
- Ability to evidence 'expert' in the Novice to Expert trajectory and pillars of Advanced Practice.
- In-depth knowledge of issues and developments in specialty-specific area of practice.
- Evidence of effective leadership in clinical risk assessment and contingency planning.
- Evidence of skills and knowledge in the 4 pillars of advanced practice.
- Evidence of relevant leadership in meeting clinical, service and governance objectives.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities.
- Evidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations.
- Proactive in ensuring personal safety and safety of others.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work independently.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Inspirational, with ability to motivate a team.
- Flexible, positive, problem solving approach to issues.
- Professional and patient focused.
Abilities
Essential
- Documented evidence of advanced clinical skills and competencies.
- Confidence and ability to accurately assess and manage complex patients presentations to a high professional standard.
- High level of capability using outcome measures and audit.
- In-depth knowledge in their specialist clinical field.
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high pressure environment.
Communciation Skills
Essential
- Advanced oral and written communication skills and confidence to discuss patient management with other members of the MDT.
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to give and receive feedback.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional.
- Relevant teaching qualification.
- Ability to evidence 'expert' in the Novice to Expert trajectory and pillars of Advanced Practice.
- In-depth knowledge of issues and developments in specialty-specific area of practice.
- Evidence of effective leadership in clinical risk assessment and contingency planning.
- Evidence of skills and knowledge in the 4 pillars of advanced practice.
- Evidence of relevant leadership in meeting clinical, service and governance objectives.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities.
- Evidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations.
- Proactive in ensuring personal safety and safety of others.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work independently.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Inspirational, with ability to motivate a team.
- Flexible, positive, problem solving approach to issues.
- Professional and patient focused.
Abilities
Essential
- Documented evidence of advanced clinical skills and competencies.
- Confidence and ability to accurately assess and manage complex patients presentations to a high professional standard.
- High level of capability using outcome measures and audit.
- In-depth knowledge in their specialist clinical field.
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high pressure environment.
Communciation Skills
Essential
- Advanced oral and written communication skills and confidence to discuss patient management with other members of the MDT.
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to give and receive feedback.
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).
