Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed description of the role.
What You’ll Do
* Accept referrals to agreed criteria and serve as the key worker for a patient/client caseload to coordinate treatment and care.
* Provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health care professionals.
* Practice clinically in agreed care settings and advise and support divisions regarding the overall management of the service.
* Work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries to develop and support patient‑centred seamless care, leading nurse‑led care initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
In line with the Trust values, we are looking for an energetic, forward‑thinking individual who has an established background in Trauma and Orthopaedics and is eager to develop clinical and leadership skills. Excellent communication skills are essential.
Person Specification – Trust Values
* Patient First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience – Essential Criteria
* Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
* Degree qualification or equivalent (120 credits at Level 6)
* Post‑registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience
* Completion of all Band 5 preceptorship competencies
* Evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
* Evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
* Extensive post‑registration experience within specialist area
* Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
* Understanding of personal accountability
* Confidence in own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate
* Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience – Desirable Criteria
* Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies
* Act as a Practice Assessor or support the progression of learners / support challenges as needed
* Counselling qualification
* Palliative care course
* IT training
* Change Management, clinical practice development
* Multidisciplinary team working
* Interest in nurse‑led care
* Organisational/strategic awareness
* Clear understanding of professional accountability and autonomous practice components of the role
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Equality, diversity and inclusion
UHS is committed to providing a flexible working environment and champions individuality. We are an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory setting where everyone feels valued, safe and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
#J-18808-Ljbffr