Job summary
Sepsis Practitioners are registered professionals with additional knowledge, skills and experience in the safe and effective management of Sepsis. This post is open to Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals who have a specialist interest in sepsis and its recognition and management.
At NWAnglia NHS FT, the Sepsis Practitioner facilitates the delivery of evidenced based standardised practices relating to Sepsis care. The Sepsis Practitioner provides a pivotal role in advocating for patient safety, they are drivers, in conjunction with the Sepsis Specialist Practitioner, in quality improvement focusing on quality of care to improve patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Sepsis Practitioners are registered professionals with additional knowledge, skills and experience in the safe and effective management of Sepsis. This post is open to Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals who have a specialist interest in sepsis and its recognition and management.
At NWAnglia NHS FT, the Sepsis Practitioner facilitates the delivery of evidenced based standardised practices relating to Sepsis care. The Sepsis Practitioner provides a pivotal role in advocating for patient safety, they are drivers, in conjunction with the Sepsis Specialist Practitioner, in quality improvement focusing on quality of care to improve patient outcomes.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities aligned to this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities aligned to this role
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional
- oEnthusiasm for learning and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- oQualification/ study in specialist field
- oPost registration study in teaching, mentorship and/ or coaching
- oManagement and/ or leadership qualification (willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- oRecent and relevant clinical experience relating to speciality
- oEvidence in both autonomous practice and MDT working
- oEngagement in Audit and Quality Assurance processes
- oCompetent and effective in IT skills
Desirable
- oDetailed experience in facilitation/ teaching/ assessing/ coaching
- oInvolvement in change management process within a clinical environment
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of anatomy and physiology pertinent to role (or willingness to learn)
- oUnderpinning knowledge of the Sepsis 6, Sepsis bundle and associated risk factors (or willingness to learn)
- oKnowledge of key policy relating to Sepsis (or willingness to learn
- oSound understanding of professional accountability, responsibility and has confidence in own scope of practice
Desirable
- oAwareness of NHS initiatives and the national changing landscapes, appreciates potential impact on service delivery
key skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills
- oHigh emotional intelligence
- oExpert clinical skills in speciality (or willingness to learn)
- oExcellent organisational skills, able to priorities own workload and meet conflicting deadlines
- oCreative, resourceful, imaginative and innovative
- oAbility to critically analyse and apply practice based on research and evidenced
other
Essential
- oAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- oAble to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- oBe prepared to work across sites as and when required
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional
- oEnthusiasm for learning and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- oQualification/ study in specialist field
- oPost registration study in teaching, mentorship and/ or coaching
- oManagement and/ or leadership qualification (willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- oRecent and relevant clinical experience relating to speciality
- oEvidence in both autonomous practice and MDT working
- oEngagement in Audit and Quality Assurance processes
- oCompetent and effective in IT skills
Desirable
- oDetailed experience in facilitation/ teaching/ assessing/ coaching
- oInvolvement in change management process within a clinical environment
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of anatomy and physiology pertinent to role (or willingness to learn)
- oUnderpinning knowledge of the Sepsis 6, Sepsis bundle and associated risk factors (or willingness to learn)
- oKnowledge of key policy relating to Sepsis (or willingness to learn
- oSound understanding of professional accountability, responsibility and has confidence in own scope of practice
Desirable
- oAwareness of NHS initiatives and the national changing landscapes, appreciates potential impact on service delivery
key skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills
- oHigh emotional intelligence
- oExpert clinical skills in speciality (or willingness to learn)
- oExcellent organisational skills, able to priorities own workload and meet conflicting deadlines
- oCreative, resourceful, imaginative and innovative
- oAbility to critically analyse and apply practice based on research and evidenced
other
Essential
- oAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- oAble to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- oBe prepared to work across sites as and when required
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).
