Sepsis Practitioner

37.5 hours per week (part-time hours would be considered)
Secondment for 12 months
**Salary**: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
**Closing Date**: 31st March 2025
**Interview Date**: TBC
We are looking to employ a practitioner, ideally with critical care/theatre or OPD experience, to provide clinical leadership, education and training to improve the outcomes of patients with Sepsis across the trust. Hours for Sepsis role are up to 30 per week with the remaining hours working in a clinical role within the directorate.
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Provide support and specialist advice to all staff, patients and members of the public regarding the early recognition, assessment and treatment of Sepsis
To promote the reduction in incidence’s of Sepsis across the Trust, through the provision of expert advice, risk assessment, surveillance, audit, education and the development of specialised protocols, policies and guidance.
To support the Lead HoN for Sepsis to deliver the corporate Sepsis key performance indicators.
They will be a driver of qualitative, innovative, productive, safe evidence based nursing care which promotes best practice and best outcomes for patients and will act as a clinical expert and resource for members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘ excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence

**Benefits**: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Clinical
Provide specialist advice in the area of Sepsis to all health care staff through provision of evidence-based advice, guidance and policies to improve the quality of care within the GEH NHS Trust.
Provide information/advice regarding Sepsis to patients and their visitors/relatives and contribute to the development of patient information resources
To maintain a presence in the clinical areas working with the clinical teams to help identify potential Sepsis in patients and act as a role model
To work in developing and improving Sepsis care in conjunction with external organisations e.g. CCG and Public Health England, as required, sharing relevant information, and implementing agreed standards and protocols.
Educational
Devise, implement and evaluate education and training for all staff within the Trust, in conjunction with the HoN CSS and medical Sepsis lead, acting as an effective clinical professional role model and educational resource for health care staff
Take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and add to own body of knowledge by keeping up to date with current Sepsis guidelines
Participate in reflective practice and share learning to improve clinical care.
Provide and deliver education sessions for sepsis for various settings / audiences to improve knowledge and levels of care, contributing to the whole deteriorating patient agenda. Attend and represent the Trust at external study days and conferences.
Audit and Surveillance
Assist in the development of audit and report measurable outcomes to demonstrate improved outcomes and patient experience relating to sepsis
Contribute to and participate in any Sepsis surveillance programmes in line with national guidelines and local requirements. Ensure appropriate evaluation and feedback takes place and support the development of action plans.
Use surveillance data to identify trends and identify appropriate interventions with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Participate in the investigation of any datix and complaints to support future care by highlighting lessons learnt.
Research and development
Engage and lead research and development opportunities to advance patient care and service development.
Critically appraise research and use this to inform clinical practice.
Leadership & Management
Represent Clinical Support Services at appropriate meetings pertaining to Sepsis
Contribute to relevant reports including the Sepsis update report for Mortality and Morbidity meeting.
Build collaborative relationships with teams and colleagues across the Trust and external partners.
Act as a source of expert.
Personal Development
Identify personal development needs with the line ma