Job summary
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner is an experienced registered nurse with specialist skills to assess and treat patients and manage the clinical environment, in liaison with the management and consultant team. The nurse will act as an autonomous practitioner in forming clinical decisions and complex management plans in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of patients.
In conjunction with senior nursing and consultant staff formulate the development of clinical guidance for all aspects of clinical practicewithin the clinical speciality. The post holder will develop new areas of practice, with nursing and consultant staff ensuring quality standards are met.
The post holder will work closely with the interdisciplinary team and collaborate with colleagues to ensure that high quality patient care is maintained.
Main duties of the job
Cancer & Surgery Clinical Group
We have an exciting opportunity within the Gastrointestinal Medicine & Surgery Directorate for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join and lead our Colorectal Nurse Practitioner Team at St Thomas's Hospital.
This role will provide expert specialist care to patients living with Lower Gastrointestinal conditions and malignancies, as they navigate our hospital and community services.
The Colorectal Advanced Nurse Practitioner is an experienced colorectal registered nurse with specialist skills including advanced clinical assessment and prescribing, you must be able to demonstrate proven experience of strong leadership and management skills, flexible, dynamic, self-motivated, forward thinking and reliable in addition to being passionate about nursing and patient experience.
The nurse will act as an autonomous practitioner, proactively managing a caseload of patients informing clinical decisions and complex management plans in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of patients. In conjunction with senior nursing and consultant staff formulate the development of clinical guidance for all aspects of clinical practice within the clinical specialty.
The post holder will line manage, supervise and support junior colleagues and meet educational needs as service demands in line with local and National agendas.
Advert Closes: 13th November 2023
Proposed Interview date: 20th November 2023
About us
Working for our organisation (GSTT)
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management and LeadershipWork across professional, organisational and system boundaries and proactively develop and sustain new partnerships and networks to influence and improve health, outcomes and healthcare delivery systems;Review and update the documentation to improve the quality, accuracy and consistency of information recorded ensuring that the Trust is CNST compliant.Negotiate and facilitate the management of change in practices to achieve best practice in services.To develop and implement with nursing and consultant staff new policies and clinical guidance for new procedures.Line manages members of the local delivery team as appropriate including clinical nurse specialistsLead the team in establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with multi-disciplinary team, patients and their carers and external agencies.Coordinate, lead and manage the activities of clinics on a day to day basis.Establish regular dialogue with local and tertiary referral centres showing good practice.Participate in professional nursing initiatives as an invited member to the TNMC.Assisting with the investigation of complaints. Also leading the development of action plans to address areas of concern.Financial responsibilitiesAccountable for all aspects of the allocated budget.Ensure best practice and good value for money when ordering supplies and maintaining stocks and adhere to the Trusts code of practice for financial managementTo have regular meetings regarding the budget with the service delivery manager.Information managementResponsible for the systematic weekly monitoring of investigations andappointments, in collaboration with the administration and managerial staff.Ensure compliance to the 18 week pathway and other service developments.Provide an annual report of the statistics, service and practice developments.Provide a high standard of documentation according the trusts documentation policy and the NMC guidance on standards for good record keeping.Education & Developing othersEnable patients/clients to learn by designing and coordinating the implementation of plans appropriate to their preferred approach to learning, motivation and developmental stage;Develop robust governance systems by contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, documentation processes, standards, policies and clinical guidelines through interpreting and synthesising information from a variety of sources and promoting their use in practice;Work in collaboration with others to plan and deliver interventions to meet the learning and development needs of their own and other professions;Advocate and contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports continuous learning and development, evidence-based practice and succession planning; andEmbrace the current awareness of local regional, national and international perspectives in clinical speciality.Provide training and education opportunities with the team, within the trust, local and national areas.Professional Accountability:To comply with all Trust policies and proceduresTo act in accordance with the UKCC code of conduct and other Trust, professional and statutory guidance, policies and rules.Responsible for own professional development and clinical/managerial update.To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as directed by the Head of Nursing/ Consultant Nurse/Matron.The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated including: Confidentiality/ Data Protection / Freedom of InformationPost holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patientsor staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Trusts FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.Information GovernanceAll staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includesstatutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) and compliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they accessand must ensure it is stored, processed and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner.Equal OpportunitiesPost holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.Health and SafetyAll post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.Infection ControlAll post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy,safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps.Risk ManagementAll post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders mustalso attend training identified by their manager, or stated by the Trust to be mandatory.Flexible WorkingAs an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.Safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsPost holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.SustainabilityIt is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trusts environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.Smoking PolicyThe Trust is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. Staff are therefore not permitted to smoke on Trust property or in Trust vehicles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management and LeadershipWork across professional, organisational and system boundaries and proactively develop and sustain new partnerships and networks to influence and improve health, outcomes and healthcare delivery systems;Review and update the documentation to improve the quality, accuracy and consistency of information recorded ensuring that the Trust is CNST compliant.Negotiate and facilitate the management of change in practices to achieve best practice in services.To develop and implement with nursing and consultant staff new policies and clinical guidance for new procedures.Line manages members of the local delivery team as appropriate including clinical nurse specialistsLead the team in establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with multi-disciplinary team, patients and their carers and external agencies.Coordinate, lead and manage the activities of clinics on a day to day basis.Establish regular dialogue with local and tertiary referral centres showing good practice.Participate in professional nursing initiatives as an invited member to the TNMC.Assisting with the investigation of complaints. Also leading the development of action plans to address areas of concern.Financial responsibilitiesAccountable for all aspects of the allocated budget.Ensure best practice and good value for money when ordering supplies and maintaining stocks and adhere to the Trusts code of practice for financial managementTo have regular meetings regarding the budget with the service delivery manager.Information managementResponsible for the systematic weekly monitoring of investigations andappointments, in collaboration with the administration and managerial staff.Ensure compliance to the 18 week pathway and other service developments.Provide an annual report of the statistics, service and practice developments.Provide a high standard of documentation according the trusts documentation policy and the NMC guidance on standards for good record keeping.Education & Developing othersEnable patients/clients to learn by designing and coordinating the implementation of plans appropriate to their preferred approach to learning, motivation and developmental stage;Develop robust governance systems by contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, documentation processes, standards, policies and clinical guidelines through interpreting and synthesising information from a variety of sources and promoting their use in practice;Work in collaboration with others to plan and deliver interventions to meet the learning and development needs of their own and other professions;Advocate and contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports continuous learning and development, evidence-based practice and succession planning; andEmbrace the current awareness of local regional, national and international perspectives in clinical speciality.Provide training and education opportunities with the team, within the trust, local and national areas.Professional Accountability:To comply with all Trust policies and proceduresTo act in accordance with the UKCC code of conduct and other Trust, professional and statutory guidance, policies and rules.Responsible for own professional development and clinical/managerial update.To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as directed by the Head of Nursing/ Consultant Nurse/Matron.The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated including: Confidentiality/ Data Protection / Freedom of InformationPost holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patientsor staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Trusts FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.Information GovernanceAll staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includesstatutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) and compliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they accessand must ensure it is stored, processed and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner.Equal OpportunitiesPost holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.Health and SafetyAll post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.Infection ControlAll post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy,safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps.Risk ManagementAll post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders mustalso attend training identified by their manager, or stated by the Trust to be mandatory.Flexible WorkingAs an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.Safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsPost holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.SustainabilityIt is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trusts environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.Smoking PolicyThe Trust is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. Staff are therefore not permitted to smoke on Trust property or in Trust vehicles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors Degree in nursing, health or management related studies.
- A Masters level qualification/in progress or equivalent experience
- Be an independent prescriber according to the Trusts Non medical prescribing policy
- Advanced physical assessment skills
- First level registered Nurse
Previous Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical specialist experience relevant to the post
- Experience of running own clinics
- A proven track record of clinical service management at a senior level in an acute setting
- Experience of teaching patients, carers and staff in the management of Colorectal Conditions
- Demonstrate evidence of engaging stakeholders and influencing the development and improvement of practice, patient care and service delivery
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced assessment and history taking skills
- Expert decision-making to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Evidence of excellent Teaching and presentation skills
- Evidence of service development using research/ best practice guidelines
- Evidence of ability to problem solve, manage change and contain conflict ensuring resolution with positive outcomes, with use of negotiation skills
- Can demonstrate strong leadership/ influencing skills
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors Degree in nursing, health or management related studies.
- A Masters level qualification/in progress or equivalent experience
- Be an independent prescriber according to the Trusts Non medical prescribing policy
- Advanced physical assessment skills
- First level registered Nurse
Previous Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical specialist experience relevant to the post
- Experience of running own clinics
- A proven track record of clinical service management at a senior level in an acute setting
- Experience of teaching patients, carers and staff in the management of Colorectal Conditions
- Demonstrate evidence of engaging stakeholders and influencing the development and improvement of practice, patient care and service delivery
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced assessment and history taking skills
- Expert decision-making to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Evidence of excellent Teaching and presentation skills
- Evidence of service development using research/ best practice guidelines
- Evidence of ability to problem solve, manage change and contain conflict ensuring resolution with positive outcomes, with use of negotiation skills
- Can demonstrate strong leadership/ influencing skills
Values and Behaviour
Essential
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
