Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to
join our team on the Same-Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) as a nurse
practitioner. This developing and fast-paced service offers same-day
investigation, diagnosis and treatment for a range of urgent and emergency
conditions and sees patients referred from sources including the Emergency
Department, GP practices and the ambulance service.
The
SDEC unit is currently open 8am-9pm 7 days a week, with staff working on a rota
to ensure service needs are met. This post will be based at South Tyneside
Hospital, however the service operates across both Trust hospitals and
cross-site working to Sunderland Royal Hospital will be expected should the
needs of the service require.
Main duties of the job
You
should be a 1st level registered nurse with significant experience in urgent
and emergency care or acute medicine and a keen desire to develop your
practice. You will have a proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a
collaborative team, making clinical decisions and working together to assess,
diagnose and treat patients without the need for overnight admission.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring
To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources
Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust
Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area
To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
To represent the service nationwide
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met
To manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions
To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring
To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources
Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust
Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area
To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
To represent the service nationwide
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met
To manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions
To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills to Level 2 or equivalent
- Current 1st level NMC registration adult nurse
- Degree in nursing studies or working towards this
- Clinical skills qualification
- Practice supervisor/assessor or experience of having facilitated learning in practice
Desirable
- Qualification in specialist
- Non-medical prescribing or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the specialist which would normally be gained through working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of innovation in practice
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Counselling and appraisal skills
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
- Time management
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills to Level 2 or equivalent
- Current 1st level NMC registration adult nurse
- Degree in nursing studies or working towards this
- Clinical skills qualification
- Practice supervisor/assessor or experience of having facilitated learning in practice
Desirable
- Qualification in specialist
- Non-medical prescribing or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the specialist which would normally be gained through working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of innovation in practice
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Counselling and appraisal skills
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
- Time management
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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