Job summary
We are offering a unique development opportunity for the right person. As a small team of nurse practitioners, working in partnership with the on-call surgical team, we are seeking a motivated individual willing to commit to a rigorous academic and clinical training programme designed to develop the skills, attitudes and knowledge required for independent practice as an emergency surgical nurse practitioner. The ESNP's receive emergency surgical referrals, advise on appropriate acute pathways, clinically assess, treat, refer, admit and/or discharge referrals in addition to running Surgical SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care), working as part of the on-call team out of hours and supporting medical and nursing staff across the directorate .
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in an acute environment; have excellent communication skills, a degree of management experience and evidence of continuing professional development. The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate their ability to access Masters Level study (the national minimum for Advanced Practice).
Main duties of the job
Key roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Surgical nurse practitioner
- An expert, motivated, dynamic surgical practitioner with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge who:
- Leads and influences the contemporary practice across the clinical setting
- Effectively communicates complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Champions service improvement through regular audit underpinned by research methodology.
- Is an educator, ensuring staff possess the required knowledge, skills and competency for safe, effective care within the clinical setting.
- Has the clinical knowledge, authority and accountability to autonomously assess, diagnose, prescribe medication and initiate treatment/discharge plans for patients within the practice area.
- Is accountable for quality governance within own area of practice
- Ensures that care is based and planned on individual assessment for a positive patient and carer experience.
- Provides support and guidance for all members of the inter-disciplinary team delivering care to patients.
- In conjunction with the AIR team/Registrar responds to the new needs of deteriorating ward patients as appropriate
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighboring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
An Emergency Surgical Nurse Practitioner is an autonomous, high-quality, patient focused, efficient and comprehensive assessment These patients may either present acutely to the surgical CBU/ED or be deteriorating existing inpatients. An ESNP requires the skills of acute assessment, clinical history taking, clinical examination and the ability to assimilate highly complex strands of information to independently reach a differential diagnosis, order and interpret relevant diagnostics and begin treatment plans. The post-holder will work in such a way as to ensure the safe treatment, referral and/or discharge of highly complex patients within the surgical directorate. The post holder is identified as an expert practitioner within the practice area, is aligned to the medical team and acts in place of junior medical personnel as service demands. The post holder will generate an enthusiastic learning and research-based environment with responsibility for devising and delivering core teaching programs to both nursing and medical colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
An Emergency Surgical Nurse Practitioner is an autonomous, high-quality, patient focused, efficient and comprehensive assessment These patients may either present acutely to the surgical CBU/ED or be deteriorating existing inpatients. An ESNP requires the skills of acute assessment, clinical history taking, clinical examination and the ability to assimilate highly complex strands of information to independently reach a differential diagnosis, order and interpret relevant diagnostics and begin treatment plans. The post-holder will work in such a way as to ensure the safe treatment, referral and/or discharge of highly complex patients within the surgical directorate. The post holder is identified as an expert practitioner within the practice area, is aligned to the medical team and acts in place of junior medical personnel as service demands. The post holder will generate an enthusiastic learning and research-based environment with responsibility for devising and delivering core teaching programs to both nursing and medical colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Practice assessor
- MSc/Apprenticeship in advanced clinical practice
- Non-medical prescribing
- Ongoing professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience within an acute setting in a hospital environment
- Involvement in change process within a clinical environment
- Experience of senior role within acute hospital setting Band 6 or above/ experience of staff management
Skills
Essential
- The ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and/or contentious information in complex situations
- The ability to communicate with patients and their family/carers during stressful or emotional circumstances
- The ability to foster a positive learning culture
- The ability to demonstrate accuracy in personal record keeping and adhere to information governance regulations with regard to storage and sharing of data
- Able to demonstrate personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources
Desirable
- The ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team to take direction and offer suggestions for improvement of service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Practice assessor
- MSc/Apprenticeship in advanced clinical practice
- Non-medical prescribing
- Ongoing professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience within an acute setting in a hospital environment
- Involvement in change process within a clinical environment
- Experience of senior role within acute hospital setting Band 6 or above/ experience of staff management
Skills
Essential
- The ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and/or contentious information in complex situations
- The ability to communicate with patients and their family/carers during stressful or emotional circumstances
- The ability to foster a positive learning culture
- The ability to demonstrate accuracy in personal record keeping and adhere to information governance regulations with regard to storage and sharing of data
- Able to demonstrate personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources
Desirable
- The ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team to take direction and offer suggestions for improvement of service
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).
