Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available to become part
of the Acute Intervention team as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
The applicant will need to be working at an advanced level
of practice, working autonomously in the assessment, diagnosis and management
of unspecified clinical conditions whilst providing operational leadership to
Bishop Auckland Hospital.
The post holder will work automously on a ward
at Bishop Auckland hospital between 9am and 5pm, and be team leader for any
emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The post also includes rotation onto
Darlington Memorial hospital and University of North Durham hospital sites to
provide further senior support on a Saturday and Sunday.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the patient is at the centre, reinforcing the
concept of a streamlined patient journey and improving the quality of care.
Working as an advanced nurse practitioner, providing a
prompt response to calls from ward nursing staff, prioritising urgency and
clinical need.
Assessing, diagnosing and treating, investigating,
prescribing, and determining immediate care management of patients
Acting as team leader during medical emergencies and
cardiac arrests and utilising an advanced knowledge base and advanced clinical
skills to manage patients in these situations.
Providing highly visible nursing leadership and advising on
operational issues as they arise
Making a significant contribution to patient flow through
the organisation
Acting as a patient safety and clinical quality champion,
ensuring that services delivered to patients are safe and of a high quality.
Provide specialist education and training. e.g.
to ward nursing staff, nursing
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication Skills
-To communicate sensitive and complex information to
patients and their relatives.
-Provide specialist advice to a range of health care
professionals.
-Provide expert clinical advice and support to the
multidisciplinary team.
-Liaise with other nursing staff and members of the
multidisciplinary team in order to achieve optimum levels of care.
-Compiles comprehensive medical and nursing records in
accordance with Trust guidelines and NMC standards.
Analytical and Judgmental Skills
-Analyse complex information and situations, make judgments
and respond appropriately ensuring patient safety
-Assess patient needs and work within protocols, and policy
re adjusting scope of practice,
- Initiate investigations and treatment process where
appropriate.
- Refer patients for medical assessment when specific skills
are needed.
- Provide a prompt response to calls regarding patients from
ward areas, during the out of 'normal working hours' period,
- Use highly developed skills to prioritise clinical need
and organise workload.
- Ensure that patients are reviewed regularly with
reassessment of the treatment plan, Initiating changes
-Liaise with colleagues in other areas of the trust to
ensure the smooth transfer of patients within the hospital(s).
-Provide clinical expertise and act as role model to all
members of the ward team.
-Ensure the patients rights, dignity and confidentiality are
protected at all times.
Planning and Organisational skills
-Organise own work on day-to-day basis
- Able to balance clinical/non clinical demands and respond
appropriately
- Respond appropriately to unexpected events
- Prioritising calls from ward based nursing staff.
-Ensures the delivery of evidence based medical and nursing
care to patients.
This post demands highly developed physical skills where a
degree of dexterity and precision are essential.
-Translate theory into the practical delivery of care, which
may involve a range of practical tasks e.g.
- Intravenous drug administration
- Venepuncture and Intravenous Cannulation.
- Prescribing and administering medications and fluids
- Physical assessment and diagnosis
- Recording and interpretation of a 12 lead E.C.G.
- Male catheterisation.
- Defibrillation
- Advanced airway skills.
- Standard keyboard skills to access blood results and
x-rays via PACS system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication Skills
-To communicate sensitive and complex information to
patients and their relatives.
-Provide specialist advice to a range of health care
professionals.
-Provide expert clinical advice and support to the
multidisciplinary team.
-Liaise with other nursing staff and members of the
multidisciplinary team in order to achieve optimum levels of care.
-Compiles comprehensive medical and nursing records in
accordance with Trust guidelines and NMC standards.
Analytical and Judgmental Skills
-Analyse complex information and situations, make judgments
and respond appropriately ensuring patient safety
-Assess patient needs and work within protocols, and policy
re adjusting scope of practice,
- Initiate investigations and treatment process where
appropriate.
- Refer patients for medical assessment when specific skills
are needed.
- Provide a prompt response to calls regarding patients from
ward areas, during the out of 'normal working hours' period,
- Use highly developed skills to prioritise clinical need
and organise workload.
- Ensure that patients are reviewed regularly with
reassessment of the treatment plan, Initiating changes
-Liaise with colleagues in other areas of the trust to
ensure the smooth transfer of patients within the hospital(s).
-Provide clinical expertise and act as role model to all
members of the ward team.
-Ensure the patients rights, dignity and confidentiality are
protected at all times.
Planning and Organisational skills
-Organise own work on day-to-day basis
- Able to balance clinical/non clinical demands and respond
appropriately
- Respond appropriately to unexpected events
- Prioritising calls from ward based nursing staff.
-Ensures the delivery of evidence based medical and nursing
care to patients.
This post demands highly developed physical skills where a
degree of dexterity and precision are essential.
-Translate theory into the practical delivery of care, which
may involve a range of practical tasks e.g.
- Intravenous drug administration
- Venepuncture and Intravenous Cannulation.
- Prescribing and administering medications and fluids
- Physical assessment and diagnosis
- Recording and interpretation of a 12 lead E.C.G.
- Male catheterisation.
- Defibrillation
- Advanced airway skills.
- Standard keyboard skills to access blood results and
x-rays via PACS system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Evidence of Study at Degree level, Completion of 'Physical assessment Skills' Course and now pracitising the same, Independent nurse prescriber, Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Nurse Practitioner Qualification, Evidence of study at Masters Level
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a nurse practitioner (band 6 or above), Organisational management experience including patient flow, staffing and medical emergency. Comprehensive Knowledge in relation to the Acutely unwell and Deteriorating Patient. Working within the Deprivation of Liberty legislation and Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
- Experience working on an acute Site, Experience of teaching/mentoring other members of the multi disciplinary team. Experience in audit.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in a range of clinical skills (please refer to the job description), Experience of working with a number of multidisciplinary teams as required, Excellent communication skills with patients and families and the wider multi professional team
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate empathy and compassion in supporting patients, relatives and other members of staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Evidence of Study at Degree level, Completion of 'Physical assessment Skills' Course and now pracitising the same, Independent nurse prescriber, Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Nurse Practitioner Qualification, Evidence of study at Masters Level
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a nurse practitioner (band 6 or above), Organisational management experience including patient flow, staffing and medical emergency. Comprehensive Knowledge in relation to the Acutely unwell and Deteriorating Patient. Working within the Deprivation of Liberty legislation and Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
- Experience working on an acute Site, Experience of teaching/mentoring other members of the multi disciplinary team. Experience in audit.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in a range of clinical skills (please refer to the job description), Experience of working with a number of multidisciplinary teams as required, Excellent communication skills with patients and families and the wider multi professional team
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate empathy and compassion in supporting patients, relatives and other members of staff.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
