Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Acute intervention
team (AIT). The AIT service supports the provision of care across the Trusts
three acute sites by providing education and support for all healthcare staff
caring for the acutely ill deteriorating patient. Facilitating decision making
and communication between clinical staff, patients and relatives is a key
component of the role. The Team is firmly committed to ensure all patients are
treated by the right professional, in the right place, at the right time, first
time, every time, 24 hours-a-day.
This is an exciting role that will allow you to
utilise your education and clinical skills to improve practice and ensure that patients
receive the best possible standard of care. The role would suit any experienced
nurse or paramedic with a background in acute/emergency/critical care who has
an interest in teaching
Main duties of the job
To ensure that patients with clinical deterioration have
their needs prioritised with appropriate assessment, intervention and on-going
management. To ensure that patients at
risk are reviewed regularly and appropriate intervention initiated in a timely
manner.
The post holder will assist with the delivery of education
through enhancing staff confidence, competence and experience of ward staff
through sharing of skills.
The service will utilise physiological track and trigger
tools to identify patients whose condition is deteriorating via EPR.
They will assist/support audit projects and update
guidelines/policies within the Acute Intervention Nurse remit
Assist / Support ward staff with care of the dying patients,
complex DNACPR decisions and ensure effective communication with the patient
and their families.
To assist the anaesthetic team to stabilise critically ill
patients throughout the hospital.
To be an active member of emergency response teams within
the hospital, taking a lead role in the Medical Emergency Team.
Capable of acting as team leader in the Cardiac Arrest Team
when required.
Active member of the Paediatric Emergency Team.
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
Effectively utilises members of the multi-professional team
within the Trust to enhance patient care and positively impact on patient
safety.
Routinely work using own initiative and have the ability to
seek advice when necessary from the most appropriate personnel.
Provides continuing support and advice to ward staff when
dealing with patients at risk of deterioration and those patients deteriorating
in ward environments.
Ensures the rights, dignity and confidentiality of the
patients are respected and upheld at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to learn, develop and apply new and
existing skills to maintain standards and quality of care.
To be professionally accountable for own actions, aware of
limitations, actively seeking advice and support when necessary.
Provide educational input to specific established training
programmes.
Work closely with CAP team to deliver education in line
with identified current themes within the Organisation and clinical need.
Provide bedside teaching to all health care professionals
involved in the management of the acutely / critically ill patient.
Encourage a learning environment that enhances
understanding of the relevance of an evidence base to practice at ward level.
Act as preceptor and mentor as required, actively
encouraging staff to development skills with regard to the management of
acutely / critically ill patients.
Line manage junior team members.
Demonstrate leadership abilities to support enable and
inspire all members of the multi-professional team in the provision of safe
comprehensive acute care.
Assist in the development and maintenance of policies for
Acute Intervention Nurse, ensuring all policy and service developments are
impact assessed in respect of equality requirements.
Assist as requested with recruitment, absent management,
and training of staff.
Encourage others to strive to develop excellence within the
clinical area.
Implements change processes which support Trust protocols,
procedures and directives.
Participates with audit projects.
Keeps accurate and contemporaneous records of the patients
condition, treatment and progress as an on-going daily process.
Updates the band 7 Senior Sister with all issues relating
to Acute Intervention Nurse activities within the Trust as an on-going process.
Uses IT skills to produce management information, reports,
audit data and other material.
Attends team brief and other information giving meetings.
Possesses skills of delegation, arbitration, negotiation
and leadership.
Performs audit of the Acute Intervention Nurse Service,
evaluates findings and changes practice where required to improve patient or
service outcomes.
Empowers and supports staff in the delivery of
care to acutely ill patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Effectively utilises members of the multi-professional team
within the Trust to enhance patient care and positively impact on patient
safety.
Routinely work using own initiative and have the ability to
seek advice when necessary from the most appropriate personnel.
Provides continuing support and advice to ward staff when
dealing with patients at risk of deterioration and those patients deteriorating
in ward environments.
Ensures the rights, dignity and confidentiality of the
patients are respected and upheld at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to learn, develop and apply new and
existing skills to maintain standards and quality of care.
To be professionally accountable for own actions, aware of
limitations, actively seeking advice and support when necessary.
Provide educational input to specific established training
programmes.
Work closely with CAP team to deliver education in line
with identified current themes within the Organisation and clinical need.
Provide bedside teaching to all health care professionals
involved in the management of the acutely / critically ill patient.
Encourage a learning environment that enhances
understanding of the relevance of an evidence base to practice at ward level.
Act as preceptor and mentor as required, actively
encouraging staff to development skills with regard to the management of
acutely / critically ill patients.
Line manage junior team members.
Demonstrate leadership abilities to support enable and
inspire all members of the multi-professional team in the provision of safe
comprehensive acute care.
Assist in the development and maintenance of policies for
Acute Intervention Nurse, ensuring all policy and service developments are
impact assessed in respect of equality requirements.
Assist as requested with recruitment, absent management,
and training of staff.
Encourage others to strive to develop excellence within the
clinical area.
Implements change processes which support Trust protocols,
procedures and directives.
Participates with audit projects.
Keeps accurate and contemporaneous records of the patients
condition, treatment and progress as an on-going daily process.
Updates the band 7 Senior Sister with all issues relating
to Acute Intervention Nurse activities within the Trust as an on-going process.
Uses IT skills to produce management information, reports,
audit data and other material.
Attends team brief and other information giving meetings.
Possesses skills of delegation, arbitration, negotiation
and leadership.
Performs audit of the Acute Intervention Nurse Service,
evaluates findings and changes practice where required to improve patient or
service outcomes.
Empowers and supports staff in the delivery of
care to acutely ill patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a relevant subject or significant progress towards
- Comprehensive Knowledge in relation to the Acutely unwell and Deteriorating Patient
- Evidence of Continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Physical Assessment Skills
- Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Background in acute care area e.g. ED, AMU,ITU
Desirable
- Experience in palliative care.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- ILS provider
- Experience of teaching junior colleagues in the clinical environment
Desirable
- ALS and / or EPLS provider.
- ALS or EPLS instructor or instructor candidate.
- Teaching qualification (998 or C&G) or relevant teaching experience.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Able to make comprehensive patient assessment
- Ability to make complex decisions
- Demonstrate critical thinking Experience in audit
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a relevant subject or significant progress towards
- Comprehensive Knowledge in relation to the Acutely unwell and Deteriorating Patient
- Evidence of Continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Physical Assessment Skills
- Nurse Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Background in acute care area e.g. ED, AMU,ITU
Desirable
- Experience in palliative care.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- ILS provider
- Experience of teaching junior colleagues in the clinical environment
Desirable
- ALS and / or EPLS provider.
- ALS or EPLS instructor or instructor candidate.
- Teaching qualification (998 or C&G) or relevant teaching experience.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Able to make comprehensive patient assessment
- Ability to make complex decisions
- Demonstrate critical thinking Experience in audit
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
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
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
