Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? The Thoracic Surgery Nurse Case Manager (NCM) team is looking for a motivated, flexible and hardworking individual to join this progressive team.
University Hospital Southampton is a tertiary referral centre of excellence for Thoracic Surgery that works in collaboration with hospitals across the south of England. The Thoracic Surgery NCM role is an integral part of both the medical and wider health care team, involved in all aspects of patient care in the work up to surgery. The NCM role embodies the Trusts core values of patients first, working together and always improving.
The successful applicant will possess attributes akin to working within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team ethos. If you have a natural ability to demonstrate passion, dedication, and a real desire to help Thoracic patients live fulfilling lives, whilst prioritising personal goals and maintaining safe parameters, we look forward to hearing from you.
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.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
The Nurse case Managers provide support for patients from pre-operative pathway. You will liaise closely with other nurse specialists and MDT teams across the regions to ensure quality care throughout the whole of the patients journey. You will undertake holistic nursing and medical assessments of Thoracic Surgical patients, including history-taking and physical examination, in the outpatient setting. You will also perform pre-admission assessment and clerking in preparation for surgery.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
The post holder will ideally have experience of supporting patients with Cardiovascular & Thoracic disease within primary or secondary care. They will need to be adaptable and flexible and work in varied environments across organisational boundaries. You will require a flexible approach to working patterns.
You will be expected to have excellent communication skills, promote the delivery of a high standard of patient-centred care and work between organisational boundaries. You will analyse, monitor, and implement actions that ensure the service delivery is safe and effective in line with the Trust values with the support of your colleagues and line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
The Nurse case Managers provide support for patients from pre-operative pathway. You will liaise closely with other nurse specialists and MDT teams across the regions to ensure quality care throughout the whole of the patients journey. You will undertake holistic nursing and medical assessments of Thoracic Surgical patients, including history-taking and physical examination, in the outpatient setting. You will also perform pre-admission assessment and clerking in preparation for surgery.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
The post holder will ideally have experience of supporting patients with Cardiovascular & Thoracic disease within primary or secondary care. They will need to be adaptable and flexible and work in varied environments across organisational boundaries. You will require a flexible approach to working patterns.
You will be expected to have excellent communication skills, promote the delivery of a high standard of patient-centred care and work between organisational boundaries. You will analyse, monitor, and implement actions that ensure the service delivery is safe and effective in line with the Trust values with the support of your colleagues and line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of register
- Completion of Nursing Degree
- Evidence of Working towards Masters-level modules in relevant subject or evidence of CPD to M-level equivalence.
- Specialist training in area of practice.
- History taking and Physical Assessment
Desirable
- Master's degree
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing PIN
- Counselling qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership training
- IT training
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills and experience.
- Evidence of policy development and implementation.
- Evidence of Change Management, leadership, innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience at band 6 grade'/equivalent or above in relevant speciality
- Commitment to Nurse Led care and further development
Desirable
- Development /use of integrated patient care pathways
- Experience of nurse -led care/clinics in own practice
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Team leadership role
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Proven negotiation skills
- Ability to synthesise information quickly and act on findings.
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- IT skills (Word processing, email, and internet as a minimum).
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Clear about professional accountability re. autonomous practice
- Able to demonstrate strategic thinking.
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings/clinics if required, by prior arrangement
Desirable
- Organisational, business and service planning awareness.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of register
- Completion of Nursing Degree
- Evidence of Working towards Masters-level modules in relevant subject or evidence of CPD to M-level equivalence.
- Specialist training in area of practice.
- History taking and Physical Assessment
Desirable
- Master's degree
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing PIN
- Counselling qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership training
- IT training
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills and experience.
- Evidence of policy development and implementation.
- Evidence of Change Management, leadership, innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience at band 6 grade'/equivalent or above in relevant speciality
- Commitment to Nurse Led care and further development
Desirable
- Development /use of integrated patient care pathways
- Experience of nurse -led care/clinics in own practice
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Team leadership role
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Proven negotiation skills
- Ability to synthesise information quickly and act on findings.
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- IT skills (Word processing, email, and internet as a minimum).
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Clear about professional accountability re. autonomous practice
- Able to demonstrate strategic thinking.
- Flexibility to attend evening meetings/clinics if required, by prior arrangement
Desirable
- Organisational, business and service planning awareness.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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).
