Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Practitioner in Dementia, Delirium and Falls based in Weston Division at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).
This is a strategic role in ensuring and consistently developing high quality care for people with dementia, delirium & falls across the Trust, consistent with the principles and objectives contained within the National Strategies. To ensure that the services provided are responsive to patient needs, that the planning of services involves patients and users, and reflects the diverse population served.
As a specialist practitioner you should be able to demonstrate your experience, knowledge and skills in relation to dementia care. You will assist in identifying people and their carers living with dementia and provide support where there are behavioural changes.
You will need to use observational and comprehensive assessment skills to, advise, record a plan of care and assist the transition towards a safe discharge. You will require presentation, teaching and auditing skills as the role is diverse.
Secondments and Applicants from other clinical backgrounds considered.
Main duties of the job
Patient Care:
- To provide specialist advice and support to patients, their families and carers from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment and follow-up phases of treatment and care.
- To lead the development, improvement, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.
- To lead on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
- To provide all staff with specialist advice on the management of symptoms, de-escalation advice, falls prevention & management.
- To educate and share expertise with the multidisciplinary teams
- To act as a resource in the care of patients with specialist care need
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- Substantial current speciality experience
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Qualification and Training
Essential
- RGN.1st Level or relevant AHP qualification
- Current NMC or HCPC Registration
- 1st Degree in nursing or health related subject
- Relevant accredited post registration at level 3
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing
- Evidence of masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Public Secotr Language Competency
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The ability to lead and influence change
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Clinical expert in defined area of work
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues
- Information technology skills
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Initiative
Person Specification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- Substantial current speciality experience
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Qualification and Training
Essential
- RGN.1st Level or relevant AHP qualification
- Current NMC or HCPC Registration
- 1st Degree in nursing or health related subject
- Relevant accredited post registration at level 3
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing
- Evidence of masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Public Secotr Language Competency
Essential
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The ability to lead and influence change
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Clinical expert in defined area of work
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues
- Information technology skills
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- 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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston-Super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
