Job summary
The post holder will be mentored by the Senior Nurse Practitioners.There will be an expectation to develop and achieve the skills and competencies for the role of Nurse Practitioner under the direct mentorship of the Senior Nurse Practitioners.
To provide professional and advanced clinical nursing support and advice to the junior doctors, nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team within LUHFT
To provide senior nursing support and advice to all clinical areas within the Trust, and to undertake advanced patient assessment and clinical interventions, which includes Nurse Prescribing.
To participate in and co-ordinate the Trust's Emergency Response Teams Cardiac Arrests and other clinical emergencies.
The post holder will not be expected to perform operational or Duty management responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will be an experienced practitioner, demonstrating a high level of practice, knowledge and autonomy, participating in direct patient care.
Using a high level of interpersonal skills and knowledge, filter all calls to medical staff. Refer clinical problems as required or as per guidelines. Triage and prioritise all calls to junior doctors using a high level of interpretation and judgement.
Provide clinical advice and support to PRHO/SHO on request.To provide senior clinical advice to all areas within the Trust.
Key Member of the "H@N" Team to ensure optimum patient care.
Act as a clinical expert, using highly developed specialist knowledge in the provision of support and advice to ward & junior medical staff.
To communicate effectively with senior medical staff i.e. (Anaesthetist, Registrar, ITU SPR, Consultant) ensuring optimum patient care is maintained in all clinical areas by having the ability to provide, receive and interpret highly complex and sensitive
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Managing Self As Part Of Team / GeneralTo liaise with ward managers and matrons regarding the clinical management of their areas at the end of each shift.Contribute in the planning of shift rotas for fifteen Senior NursePractitionersAttend and actively participate in team meetings.Request and document own holidays and sickness etc in a timely manner and with recognition of service demands.Ensure full holiday entitlement taken within the calendar year.Maintain registration and provide line manager with registration details when renewed.Provide cover for colleagues unexpected sickness/absenceTo be responsible for individual professional development and contribute to improvements of patient care through development of standards and participate in benchmarking research and audit.Participate in the education and development of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate student nurse placements liaising with the university.Staff ManagementIdentify staff not performing to the expected clinical standard and advise their manager or matron.Support member of staff and manager/matron to ensure acceptable standards attained.Advise Duty Manager of any concerns re staff performance.ComplaintsAct as 1st line of clinical complaints procedure.Advise and support staff in dealing with clinical complaints.Document complaint as per Trust protocol.Communicate with appropriate person your involvement e.g. wards sister, matron or duty manager.Risk Management
Please refer to detailed Job Description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managing Self As Part Of Team / GeneralTo liaise with ward managers and matrons regarding the clinical management of their areas at the end of each shift.Contribute in the planning of shift rotas for fifteen Senior NursePractitionersAttend and actively participate in team meetings.Request and document own holidays and sickness etc in a timely manner and with recognition of service demands.Ensure full holiday entitlement taken within the calendar year.Maintain registration and provide line manager with registration details when renewed.Provide cover for colleagues unexpected sickness/absenceTo be responsible for individual professional development and contribute to improvements of patient care through development of standards and participate in benchmarking research and audit.Participate in the education and development of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate student nurse placements liaising with the university.Staff ManagementIdentify staff not performing to the expected clinical standard and advise their manager or matron.Support member of staff and manager/matron to ensure acceptable standards attained.Advise Duty Manager of any concerns re staff performance.ComplaintsAct as 1st line of clinical complaints procedure.Advise and support staff in dealing with clinical complaints.Document complaint as per Trust protocol.Communicate with appropriate person your involvement e.g. wards sister, matron or duty manager.Risk Management
Please refer to detailed Job Description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN ENB 998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in Health Related Subject.
- Advanced Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills advanced
- Demonstrable experience as an Nurse in Acute Ward or Department Care Area.
- Familiar with care of the critically ill patient
- A competent practitioner with evidence of gaining and practicing some or all of the clinical skills obtained in the job description
- Experience of working in MDT
- Demonstrable experience in a leadership role ( with formal qualification desirable)
Knowledge
Essential
- Aptitude to undertake advanced patient assessment and clinical practice and to prescribe medications under group directions.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Clinical Skills
- Proven ward management skills
- Ability To Work Under Pressure.
- Ability to think strategically and plan ahead.
- Excellent Written and verbal Communication Skills, including the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise.
- Ability to manage highly complex clinical situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation, in circumstances where information is often conflicting or not fully known.
Other
Essential
- Flexible
- Demonstrate ability to be a change agent./ Evidence of change management "Has made a difference"
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN ENB 998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in Health Related Subject.
- Advanced Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills advanced
- Demonstrable experience as an Nurse in Acute Ward or Department Care Area.
- Familiar with care of the critically ill patient
- A competent practitioner with evidence of gaining and practicing some or all of the clinical skills obtained in the job description
- Experience of working in MDT
- Demonstrable experience in a leadership role ( with formal qualification desirable)
Knowledge
Essential
- Aptitude to undertake advanced patient assessment and clinical practice and to prescribe medications under group directions.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Clinical Skills
- Proven ward management skills
- Ability To Work Under Pressure.
- Ability to think strategically and plan ahead.
- Excellent Written and verbal Communication Skills, including the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise.
- Ability to manage highly complex clinical situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation, in circumstances where information is often conflicting or not fully known.
Other
Essential
- Flexible
- Demonstrate ability to be a change agent./ Evidence of change management "Has made a difference"
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
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).
