Job summary
*Please note individuals who have the relevant experience but do not have core modules of PACR, PADR and NMP will be considered.
They will commence role as a training band 7 (i.e. band 6 until completion of modules)*
To provide high-quality, patient-oriented care for patients diagnosed with spinal cord injury (SCI), as part of an integrated model of care in the Severn region and parts of the South East region within the catchment area of Salisbury Spinal Cord Injuries Centre.
To provide direct care and clinical advice for patients with traumatic and non-traumatic SCI in a designated sub-region from the point of diagnosis through to lifelong support, having a key role in ensuring seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to care and rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
To use a high level of clinical expertise in their specialism to provide support, education and training for medical, nursing and therapists' teams and other healthcare professionals involved in the direct patient care of people with a spinal cord injury, in any setting in the catchment area.
To work as part of a wider South West SCI Clinical Network, providing services across the catchment area of Salisbury Spinal Cord Injury Centre, including cross-cover where necessary and sharing resource and expertise to ensure equity of access and provision.
To be a champion for SCI patients, ensuring that they and their families are supported and their voices heard.
About us
To support the delivery of care through visible clinical leadership, working in partnership with patients, families and MDT colleagues wherever patients with SCI are cared for in the region.
To establish clear lines of communication with the specialist team at the Spinal Cord Injury centre, Major Trauma Centres and all services where SCI patients are treated, to ensure continuity of multidisciplinary management of patients.
MDT working with and receive clinical supervision as required from designated local consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine.
Culture of collaborative partnership working for the delivery of equitable, high quality patient-centred care, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes.
To participate in developing and maintaining excellent relationships and credibility with stakeholders across the region; supporting any conflicting views and interests.
To engage with local opportunities to improve pathways e.g. through 'patient passports'.
To actively engage in peer support and continuous improvement to inform own and other's practice, formulating and implementing strategies to act on learning and make improvements.
To have visibility in the local health community so that when SCI patients have new healthcare needs treating teams can make contact and seek advice if needed.
To act as a champion for patients and their interests ensuring that patients are actively engaged and their voice is at the heart of SCI services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To communicate effectively with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals, to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of SCI. Motivational interviewing skills, explanation, and non-verbal skills will be used with a wide variety of patients.
To provide comprehensive information and advice, seeking to maximise patients understanding, co-operation and compliance.
To assess capacity and gain valid informed consent whenever possible and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent or decline treatment.
To communicate complex condition related information to patients, their families, carers, health professionals and other agencies working with patients with SCI. It will be important to work closely with Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and family members to support patients with any communication difficulties and use advanced communication skills to promote shared understanding.
To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal, professional and organisational requirements and to provide timely written reports when required to support appropriate care decisions and avoid delays in transfer of care.
To ensure that patients, their families and care teams are fully informed and supported throughout all SCI patient journeys.
To ensure that expert clinical knowledge and skills are shared with the South west SCI Network and all providers of care to SCI patients throughout the lifelong patient pathway.
To maintain close links, communication and liaison between all staff and people involved in SCI patient care, always promoting good working relationships characterised by open communication, trust and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To communicate effectively with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals, to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of SCI. Motivational interviewing skills, explanation, and non-verbal skills will be used with a wide variety of patients.
To provide comprehensive information and advice, seeking to maximise patients understanding, co-operation and compliance.
To assess capacity and gain valid informed consent whenever possible and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent or decline treatment.
To communicate complex condition related information to patients, their families, carers, health professionals and other agencies working with patients with SCI. It will be important to work closely with Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and family members to support patients with any communication difficulties and use advanced communication skills to promote shared understanding.
To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal, professional and organisational requirements and to provide timely written reports when required to support appropriate care decisions and avoid delays in transfer of care.
To ensure that patients, their families and care teams are fully informed and supported throughout all SCI patient journeys.
To ensure that expert clinical knowledge and skills are shared with the South west SCI Network and all providers of care to SCI patients throughout the lifelong patient pathway.
To maintain close links, communication and liaison between all staff and people involved in SCI patient care, always promoting good working relationships characterised by open communication, trust and respect.
Person Specification
NMC registration
Essential
- Teaching/assessing qualification
- NMC registration
- Audit / Quality Improvement / Governance experience
- Clinical skills relevant to role of Spinal Cord Injury ANP
- At least 2 years (based on whole time equivalence) advanced speciality training within this portfolio.) and/or extensive experience caring for spinal cord injury patients
- Clear understanding of the role and expectations of the ANP
- Evidence of professional and personal development of others
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working with evidence of being a 'team player' as well as being able to work independently
- Initiative, flexibility and adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with intense emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- hold an appropriate advanced practice master's degree or similar. PACR and PADRAP
- Relevant SCI course
- Skills in specialist seating, tissue viability, bladder, and bowel management
Person Specification
NMC registration
Essential
- Teaching/assessing qualification
- NMC registration
- Audit / Quality Improvement / Governance experience
- Clinical skills relevant to role of Spinal Cord Injury ANP
- At least 2 years (based on whole time equivalence) advanced speciality training within this portfolio.) and/or extensive experience caring for spinal cord injury patients
- Clear understanding of the role and expectations of the ANP
- Evidence of professional and personal development of others
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working with evidence of being a 'team player' as well as being able to work independently
- Initiative, flexibility and adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with intense emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- hold an appropriate advanced practice master's degree or similar. PACR and PADRAP
- Relevant SCI course
- Skills in specialist seating, tissue viability, bladder, and bowel management
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).
