Job summary
- Main area
- Urgent Emergency Care
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (day shift. may be required to work weekends if required.)
- Job ref
- 279-6407815-JUL24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Practice Development Nurse
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for keen and dynamic practice development lead who has a passion for ensuring and enabling our staff to provide high quality patient centred care on our Emergency floor. You will work in conjunction with the Band 6 Practice Development Nurse, Matron and the senior nursing team to promote delivery of the highest standards of professional nursing care to acutely ill patients and those presenting to the ACA (Ambulatory Care Area). You will lead in the planning, implementation, co-ordination and evaluation of educational activities within ACA to promote nursing excellence. As the practice development lead nurse you will facilitate the continuous professional development and education of all members of staff in a positive learning environment.
The Emergency Floor has strong nursing leadership in place that consists of a dedicated Band 8 Matron, 5 highly skilled Band 7 department managers as well as 2 dedicated clinical educators and a team on 14 deputy ward managers .
The Emergency Floor at Worthing Hospital provides acute care for patients with Medical, Surgical and Frail Elderly needs in one area. We are a 67 bedded area and also run an ambulatory care area (ACA) clinic that sees and treats 20-35 patients per day. The Emergency Floor has been recognised both nationally and internationally as a department leading the way in the delivery of modern innovative patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
· Act as an expert clinical practitioner and provide high quality nursing care at senior level.
· Ensure the highest quality of nursing care is delivered to all patients with the promotion of evidence based practice.
· To integrate policies, education, practice development and research relevant to the clinical area.
· Act as a resource and advisor for future service developments and trust wide training and education.
· To provide a rolling education programme equipping healthcare professionals with knowledge and skills required, inclusive of in house STAM.
· To act as a self-directed practitioner, providing support and guidance for staff working within the Emergency Floor and ACA
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills and expertise within the area of work and within the context of changing health care provision
Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff in an advisory, teaching and supportive capacity, as well as maintaining professional competence and credibility.
Be able to prioritise your workload on the unit on a daily basis and be
adaptable to the pressures in demands for emergency beds.
In conjunction with the Matron, lead in developing/implementing evidence based practice within the clinical environment with a multi-professional focus having the ability to facilitate, initiate, manage and evaluate change in practice to improve quality of care.
Monitor and oversee nursing assessment, planning, and evaluating of care for all patients on the Emergency floor/ACA.
Be able to comprehend clinical findings and suggest recommendations or
solutions.
To be competent with a wide variety of clinical skills within the Emergency floor including NIPPV , Optiflow, tracheostomies cannulation and venepuncture
To be competent in administering intravenous drugs and blood products
according to the Trust’s policy
Support the development of clinical guidelines regarding the care of patients throughout the Trust Learning and Development
Attend mandatory training updates as required.
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional
development within agreed timescales.
Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
- Post registration in acute care
- PGCE/T teaching qualification or working towards
- Evidence of teaching
- Extensive knowledge of management of acutely ill patients.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical skills competencies.
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualification
- Undertaken audits or research projects.
- Advanced patient assessment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Huntley
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
Vanessa Taylor
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