Job overview
An integral part of the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. Possess a passion and commitment for providing excellent clinical care to all service users. To act with honesty, integrity and fairness whilst maintaining dignity and respect for all. Leading by example at all times.
The post holder will also take part in the ‘Quality and Outcomes Framework’ (QOF) scheme and any supporting initiatives, systems and protocols. As well as contributing to the Practice’s overall improvement programme including Significant Event Analysis (SEA) and audit.
Main duties of the job
The role encompasses clinical, professional and managerial responsibilities.
Please see the full job description and person specification for the detailed duties.
Working for our organisation
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people in Pennine Lancashire.
The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.
We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
PWE is a group of Primary Care practices that are part of ELHTs Community and Intermediate Care Division.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information about the advertised role and main job duties/ responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience
* Successful application to MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
* Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification at degree level or equivalent
* Leadership module or equivalent Leadership study days
Experience
Essential criteria
* Evidence of clinical experience at a high level in a range of clinical settings.
* Proven experience of working with complex cases
* Up-to-date evidence of continuing engagement in professional development and of reflective practice in a professional portfolio
* Evidence of supervising team members
* Evidence of experience in mentoring/teaching role.
* Evidence of experience working in partnership and collaboration
* Participation in research, audit and evaluation
* Conducting appraisals and agreeing personal development plants
* Leading change and innovation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* High level of clinical knowledge including current evidence-based practice
* Highly competent to assess patient’s requirements to develop case management plans.
* Ability to interpret data from diagnostic tests to adjust interventions appropriately
* Knowledge of chronic disease management
* Sound understanding of the expectations of an advanced practitioner, particularly in terms of service outcomes and their relevant context.
* Good understanding of systems in health and social care that are wider than immediate role.
* Demonstrate an awareness/understanding of the factors that contribute to good health and the public health priorities of East Lancashire Hospitals Trust
* Able to plan proactively, manage and evaluate own learning, to negotiate learning opportunities and establish learning contracts
* Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to communicate complex information where agreement and co-operation is required with clients, carers, staff, colleagues and other professionals.
* Advanced communication skills
* Analytical and problem solving skills
* Ability to analyse, interpret and present data
* Ability to maintain records, statistical and activity data in line with Trust standards
* Presentation and facilitation skills to multi-professional/agency groups
* Time management and organisational skills
* Knowledge and understanding of the principles of governance and its implications to their service area.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Good IT skills, including those of using internet based communications and literature.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Flexibility to work across sites as required
* A current driving licence
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* A constructive, inquiring, flexible approach to others and to their work
* Demonstrates the need to maintain confidentiality and respects diversity and ethnicity.