Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Spinal team at Southampton's Children's Hospital are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our are a specialist regional service that is ever growing and we are proud of the care that our spinal patients receive.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is a Band 6 to Band 7 training post. There will be specific competencies to achieve through supported development to achieve the band 7 post, including the clinical history taking and physical assessment course and prescribing role involves supporting Consultants in outpatient clinics, overseeing the care of inpatients following complex surgery and running a comprehensive pre admission service.Providing ongoing support and advice for spinal patients and their the end of the training post the applicant will be expected to be autonomous practitioner who undertakes clinics independently.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
1. Patient First
2. Always Improving
3. Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
4. Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
5. Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
6. Post registration qualification within area of speciality
7. Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
8. Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
9. Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
10. Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
11. Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
12. Understanding of personal accountability
13. Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate
14. Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
Desirable
15. Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
16. Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
17. Counselling qualification
18. Palliative care course
19. IT training
20. Change Management, clinical practice development
21. Multidisciplinary team working
22. Interest in nurse -led care
23. Organisational/strategic awareness
24. Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role
Skills and competencies
Essential
25. Communication
26. Self-motivated
27. Problem solving
28. Delegation
29. Leadership
30. Motivational
31. Teamwork
32. General IT skills
33. Prioritisation
34. Working under pressure