Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, dedicated nurse with in-depth sepsis knowledge who is committed to delivering high standards of safe and dignified care.
The successful candidate will work within the sepsis team who are finalists in the HSJ patient safety awards. They will have a high level of knowledge and act as a specialist resource in the management of sepsis and the deteriorating patient. They will be able to work independently, develop a good rapport with key leaders, clinicians, and have some influencing skills to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
As part of a specialist nursing team, you will be required to work flexibly as the team becomes a seven day service.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining, improving, and developing high standards of care, through education, and training, to improve patient's outcomes.
As a band 6 sepsis practitioner you will have a strong work ethic, an ability to work with members of the multi-disciplinary team and have the confidence to present and deliver educational materials across the Trust to drive the quality agenda.
Excellent communication and IT skills are essential to facilitate the effective multi-disciplinary approach in the early recognition, escalation and management of sepsis Trust wide through digital tools as the team supports the transition from paper to digital in line with sepsis guidelines and the NHS 10 year plan.
Main duties of the job
To work autonomously to ensure safe and effective clinical practice.
Provide specialist support, advice and education to the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal management of the septic patient.
To work independently, develop good rapport with key leaders and clinicians and have some influencing skills to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
To drive early recognition and management of the septic patient at ward level.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as"Good"by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible and professionally accountable for the assessment of care needs; the development of personalised plans of care, implementation and evaluation of care without supervision.
Ensure the service promotes the early recognition, treatment and management of patients, who maybe deteriorating , or who may have sepsis.
To act in a manner to give assurance that red flag sepsis alerts are responded to appropriately .
Participate in developing and delivering ward based training Trust wide in the early recognition, the management of sepsis and the deteriorating patient.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible and professionally accountable for the assessment of care needs; the development of personalised plans of care, implementation and evaluation of care without supervision.
Ensure the service promotes the early recognition, treatment and management of patients, who maybe deteriorating , or who may have sepsis.
To act in a manner to give assurance that red flag sepsis alerts are responded to appropriately .
Participate in developing and delivering ward based training Trust wide in the early recognition, the management of sepsis and the deteriorating patient.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sepsis knowledge and acute clinical experience in managing the unwell patients
Desirable
- Emergency portal experience
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN post qualification
- Mentorship/SLAiP/supervisor and assessor training or teaching experience
- Professional updating within last 12 months
Desirable
- Health Assessment Qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sepsis knowledge and acute clinical experience in managing the unwell patients
Desirable
- Emergency portal experience
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN post qualification
- Mentorship/SLAiP/supervisor and assessor training or teaching experience
- Professional updating within last 12 months
Desirable
- Health Assessment Qualification
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).
