Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.**
Subject to Job Matching
The Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) Lead is an exciting new role within East Cheshire NHS Trust. The post has been established to support the implementation and roll out of Professional Nurse Advocate role and as Lead PNA you will be a visible role model, supporting and providing restorative supervision across the clinical directorates.
You will be an ambassador who promotes the wellbeing and empowerment of nurses and supports them to deliver quality improvement initiatives in the workplace, inspiring a culture of improved patient safety & experience outcomes for patients and staff. You will be required to work autonomously and be resilient and adaptable to the challenges facing the nursing workforce.
This post requires possession of the nationally recognised PNA qualification.
The post offers a fixed term contract or secondment for 12 months from appointment and is an exciting development opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about facilitating supervision, training and supporting the health and wellbeing of their nursing colleagues.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The Lead PNA will be responsible for:
- the delivery of frontline professional restorative clinical supervision, through the implementation of the "A-EQUIP" model.
- the implementation of the Trust PNA framework in line with national and regional guidance
- Visible leadership and full oversight of the PNA role implementation across the Trust using a continuous quality improvement approach.
- acting as the named point of contact for accessing Restorative Clinical Supervision supporting the wellbeing of our Nurses
- Coordinate and have oversight of initial and annual update training programs for PNAs, supporting named PNA's to meet their role requirements, and maintain competency and ensure that succession planning is in place.
- Provide assurance on the implementation , progress and outcomes of the role and ensuring that quality standards are maintained, and monitoring systems are developed.
- Representg the Trust across the PNA network ,closely working with the NHSE regional PNA Coordinator regarding the recruitment, training and ongoing CPD of PNA's.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified registered nurse with current NMC Registration
- Educated to 1st Degree level or equivalent experience.
- Qualified Professional Nurse Advocate with working experience as PNA
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
- MSc in healthcare related subject or working towards.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of the Professional Nurse Advocate within the context of national governance policies and procedures
- A thorough understanding of the NMC Code (201)
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implementation
- Knowledge and appreciation of strategic issues affecting health and health care provision
- Knowledge of issues of confidentiality and demonstrate appropriateness in dealing with sensitive personal, patient, and corporate information.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Change Management and Performance Management skills
- Management skills including chairing meetings, presentations, report writing, managing change, performance management.
- Excellent skills in report writing Demonstrate IT skills in using applications e.g., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel spreadsheets
- Evidence of implementation of QI methodology
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous management development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad knowledge and experience of nursing with transferable skills relating to clinical supervision and supporting staff
- Experience of implementing nursing guidance, and championing of good clinical practice.
- Evidence of recent teaching, lecturing, and presenting experience.
- Completed portfolio of PNA practice.
- Experience of being able to motivate and support others to achieve goals.
- Broad experience of project work and managing projects in a complex multi system environment
- Experience of leading teams including positively managing change, and managing team members in all aspects of their performance
- Experience of conducting audit/research
- Experience of working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Evidence of service development and change management
- Evidence of implementing innovative practice
- Experience of leading, influence and develop individuals and teams.
- Experience of leading, planning and completing audit/research
- Experience of undertaking investigations e.g., HR and Root Cause analysis
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified registered nurse with current NMC Registration
- Educated to 1st Degree level or equivalent experience.
- Qualified Professional Nurse Advocate with working experience as PNA
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
- MSc in healthcare related subject or working towards.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of the Professional Nurse Advocate within the context of national governance policies and procedures
- A thorough understanding of the NMC Code (201)
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implementation
- Knowledge and appreciation of strategic issues affecting health and health care provision
- Knowledge of issues of confidentiality and demonstrate appropriateness in dealing with sensitive personal, patient, and corporate information.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Change Management and Performance Management skills
- Management skills including chairing meetings, presentations, report writing, managing change, performance management.
- Excellent skills in report writing Demonstrate IT skills in using applications e.g., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel spreadsheets
- Evidence of implementation of QI methodology
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous management development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad knowledge and experience of nursing with transferable skills relating to clinical supervision and supporting staff
- Experience of implementing nursing guidance, and championing of good clinical practice.
- Evidence of recent teaching, lecturing, and presenting experience.
- Completed portfolio of PNA practice.
- Experience of being able to motivate and support others to achieve goals.
- Broad experience of project work and managing projects in a complex multi system environment
- Experience of leading teams including positively managing change, and managing team members in all aspects of their performance
- Experience of conducting audit/research
- Experience of working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Evidence of service development and change management
- Evidence of implementing innovative practice
- Experience of leading, influence and develop individuals and teams.
- Experience of leading, planning and completing audit/research
- Experience of undertaking investigations e.g., HR and Root Cause analysis
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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).
