Clinical Nurse Practitioner - Pre Operative Assessment
| Posting date: | 02 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | St Helens, WA9 3DA |
| Company: | St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6138294/409-6138294 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Practitioner.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring immediate care to the relevant patient group and will work within the pre-operative assessment and admission service.
We are a busy department assessing all patients undergoing surgery, many with multiple co-morbidities. You will work closely with a wide MDT, including other hospitals and GP services to ensure a smooth, safe and positive journey for all our patients. We also support daily Anaesthetics clinics, for complex patient assessment and planning.
Interview date: 03 May 2024.
You will be able to provide initial direct patient care. You will utilize your MSC level 7 in clinical examination and diagnostics qualification by assessing and determining fitness for surgery. You will be expected to manage your own caseload of patients and also using a “ buddy “ system to ensure a cohort of patients daily are fully optimized Pre Operatively
whilst high standards of quality of care are delivered and maintained. You will provide first contact assessment, confirm diagnosis and reason for surgery and comprehensively assess patient with complex/advanced conditions and co-morbidities where more specialist assessment is required.
You will be expected to escalate and discuss your clinical findings to determine need for preoperative Anaesthetic assessment.
You must have Clinical examination and diagnostics skills to apply for this post.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
KEY DUTIES
Provide first contact assessment, confirm diagnosis and reason for surgery and comprehensively assess patient with complex/advanced conditions and co-morbidities where more specialist assessment is required.
Order/undertake, interpret and act upon diagnostic tests and investigations.
Clinically assess patients to determine need for preoperative anaesthetic assessment.
Liaise with Anaesthetic Leads based on agreed protocols for patients graded high risk for anaesthetic.
Liaise with other clinical teams regarding abnormal findings within agreed protocols, to offer a differential diagnosis and ensure patient clinical safety.
Act as advanced practitioner exercising judgement, discretion, and decision making in clinical care.
Ensure compliance with specific regulations with regard to drugs/omission of drugs prior to surgery, and record keeping within area of work.
Document patient’s clinical conditions and action plans in preoperative assessment notes, communicating with relevant medical/nursing staff and ensure all documentation is directed to the appropriate department for electronic scanning, or direct to ward in event of imminent patient admission.
Take active role in nurse led clinics, developing and advancing service.
Refer complex cases to Anaesthetist for further discussion, assessment and action as appropriate.
Liaise with primary and secondary care Clinicians as required.
Prescribe medication in accordance with current legislation and trust policy.
GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Active participation in collection and collation of research and audit data as appropriate, presenting the outcomes to clinical audit.
Active participation in the reporting of clinical incidents/concerns and take appropriate action to address any safety and quality issues raised.
Adhere to policies, procedures and protocols relevant to area of work.
Monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through ad hoc benchmarking/audit/research.
Maintain clear, concise, legible and contemporaneous records at all times, in line with Trust Policy and the Standard for Record keeping (NMC Act 1993).
Demonstrate understanding of evidence based care, including where to obtain evidence.
Provide verbal and written advice to patients/carers about discharge planning, equipment needs, etc.
Ensure decisions regarding consent and mental capacity are taken in accordance with Trust protocols.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
Impart high level knowledge, advice and support to colleagues, patients, carers and relatives; in relation to planned surgery and recovery.
Raise awareness of specialist conditions and their specific requirements for surgery/anaesthetics, by development of protocols for practice.
Assist in the provision of an appropriate learning/practice environment for nursing students allocated to the department.
COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish effective communication with patients, carers and relatives attending the department.
Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives and professionals across multidisciplinary and multi-agency boundaries, as appropriate to the patient’s specific needs.
Support patients, carers and relatives in their understanding and acceptance of their diagnosis and surgical treatments, and provide education and support in their postoperative needs.
Liaise with consultant surgical/anaesthetic team as appropriate to ensure preoperative needs are met and to ensure effective planning for postoperative care package.
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Provide leadership support to Department Manager and Pre Op Lead Nurse in the continued development of preoperative assessment department.
Take lead of development projects as appropriate.
Continually promote equality and diversity, undertaking equality impact assessments when appropriate.
Ensure effective uses of physical and financial resources within the service.
Promote patient and public involvement activities in specialist area to promote service improvement.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Develop and maintain specialist clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and investigation request/interpretation within the preoperative service.
Attend annual appraisal to identify and agree training and development needs as part of a Personal Development Plan.
Participate in clinical supervision sessions and provide leadership to colleagues, arranged by the team Leader/Clinical Supervisor.
Deputise, if required, for Pre-Op Manager maintaining smooth running of the clinic
TEAM WORK AND DEVELOPMENT
Be responsible for own development, including attendance at mandatory training and continually keep up to date with changes to legislation and current best practice.
Support nursing colleagues in their continuous professional development including peer
GENERAL DUTIES
To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. They must also understand and implement MWL NHS Hospitals Trust “Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work” and the Trust corporate “Health and Safety Policies and Procedures”. You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.
To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and Caldicott principles.
The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.
All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, and gender or employment status.
You will be expected to undertake the Trusts’ commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
To ensure that when creating, managing and sharing information records it is done in an appropriate way, subject to statutory requirements and agreed security and confidentiality policies, procedures and guidelines. All employees are responsible for implementing and maintaining data quality, ensuring that records are legible and attributable and that the record keeping is contemporaneous
In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate)
The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site.
The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trust’s continued organisational development.
To adhere to the NHS Constitution and its principles and values. You must be aware of your Duty of Candour which means that you must be open and honest during your employment and if you see something wrong, you must raise it. You must read the NHS Constitution in full and can download this from the Trusts intranet site or thewww.gov.ukwebsite. Hard copies are available from the HR Department on request.
The Trust is a non-smoking site. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Apr 2024
An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Practitioner.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring immediate care to the relevant patient group and will work within the pre-operative assessment and admission service.
We are a busy department assessing all patients undergoing surgery, many with multiple co-morbidities. You will work closely with a wide MDT, including other hospitals and GP services to ensure a smooth, safe and positive journey for all our patients. We also support daily Anaesthetics clinics, for complex patient assessment and planning.
Interview date: 03 May 2024.
You will be able to provide initial direct patient care. You will utilize your MSC level 7 in clinical examination and diagnostics qualification by assessing and determining fitness for surgery. You will be expected to manage your own caseload of patients and also using a “ buddy “ system to ensure a cohort of patients daily are fully optimized Pre Operatively
whilst high standards of quality of care are delivered and maintained. You will provide first contact assessment, confirm diagnosis and reason for surgery and comprehensively assess patient with complex/advanced conditions and co-morbidities where more specialist assessment is required.
You will be expected to escalate and discuss your clinical findings to determine need for preoperative Anaesthetic assessment.
You must have Clinical examination and diagnostics skills to apply for this post.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
KEY DUTIES
Provide first contact assessment, confirm diagnosis and reason for surgery and comprehensively assess patient with complex/advanced conditions and co-morbidities where more specialist assessment is required.
Order/undertake, interpret and act upon diagnostic tests and investigations.
Clinically assess patients to determine need for preoperative anaesthetic assessment.
Liaise with Anaesthetic Leads based on agreed protocols for patients graded high risk for anaesthetic.
Liaise with other clinical teams regarding abnormal findings within agreed protocols, to offer a differential diagnosis and ensure patient clinical safety.
Act as advanced practitioner exercising judgement, discretion, and decision making in clinical care.
Ensure compliance with specific regulations with regard to drugs/omission of drugs prior to surgery, and record keeping within area of work.
Document patient’s clinical conditions and action plans in preoperative assessment notes, communicating with relevant medical/nursing staff and ensure all documentation is directed to the appropriate department for electronic scanning, or direct to ward in event of imminent patient admission.
Take active role in nurse led clinics, developing and advancing service.
Refer complex cases to Anaesthetist for further discussion, assessment and action as appropriate.
Liaise with primary and secondary care Clinicians as required.
Prescribe medication in accordance with current legislation and trust policy.
GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Active participation in collection and collation of research and audit data as appropriate, presenting the outcomes to clinical audit.
Active participation in the reporting of clinical incidents/concerns and take appropriate action to address any safety and quality issues raised.
Adhere to policies, procedures and protocols relevant to area of work.
Monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through ad hoc benchmarking/audit/research.
Maintain clear, concise, legible and contemporaneous records at all times, in line with Trust Policy and the Standard for Record keeping (NMC Act 1993).
Demonstrate understanding of evidence based care, including where to obtain evidence.
Provide verbal and written advice to patients/carers about discharge planning, equipment needs, etc.
Ensure decisions regarding consent and mental capacity are taken in accordance with Trust protocols.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
Impart high level knowledge, advice and support to colleagues, patients, carers and relatives; in relation to planned surgery and recovery.
Raise awareness of specialist conditions and their specific requirements for surgery/anaesthetics, by development of protocols for practice.
Assist in the provision of an appropriate learning/practice environment for nursing students allocated to the department.
COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish effective communication with patients, carers and relatives attending the department.
Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives and professionals across multidisciplinary and multi-agency boundaries, as appropriate to the patient’s specific needs.
Support patients, carers and relatives in their understanding and acceptance of their diagnosis and surgical treatments, and provide education and support in their postoperative needs.
Liaise with consultant surgical/anaesthetic team as appropriate to ensure preoperative needs are met and to ensure effective planning for postoperative care package.
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Provide leadership support to Department Manager and Pre Op Lead Nurse in the continued development of preoperative assessment department.
Take lead of development projects as appropriate.
Continually promote equality and diversity, undertaking equality impact assessments when appropriate.
Ensure effective uses of physical and financial resources within the service.
Promote patient and public involvement activities in specialist area to promote service improvement.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Develop and maintain specialist clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and investigation request/interpretation within the preoperative service.
Attend annual appraisal to identify and agree training and development needs as part of a Personal Development Plan.
Participate in clinical supervision sessions and provide leadership to colleagues, arranged by the team Leader/Clinical Supervisor.
Deputise, if required, for Pre-Op Manager maintaining smooth running of the clinic
TEAM WORK AND DEVELOPMENT
Be responsible for own development, including attendance at mandatory training and continually keep up to date with changes to legislation and current best practice.
Support nursing colleagues in their continuous professional development including peer
GENERAL DUTIES
To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. They must also understand and implement MWL NHS Hospitals Trust “Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work” and the Trust corporate “Health and Safety Policies and Procedures”. You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.
To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and Caldicott principles.
The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.
All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, and gender or employment status.
You will be expected to undertake the Trusts’ commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
To ensure that when creating, managing and sharing information records it is done in an appropriate way, subject to statutory requirements and agreed security and confidentiality policies, procedures and guidelines. All employees are responsible for implementing and maintaining data quality, ensuring that records are legible and attributable and that the record keeping is contemporaneous
In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate)
The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site.
The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trust’s continued organisational development.
To adhere to the NHS Constitution and its principles and values. You must be aware of your Duty of Candour which means that you must be open and honest during your employment and if you see something wrong, you must raise it. You must read the NHS Constitution in full and can download this from the Trusts intranet site or thewww.gov.ukwebsite. Hard copies are available from the HR Department on request.
The Trust is a non-smoking site. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Apr 2024
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