Neonatal Research Nurse

2 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

Trainee Band 6 Emergency Nurse Practitioner with progression to Band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioner upon successful completion of competencies.

With appropriate training, support and supervision, the post holder will be able to provide autonomous nursing practice to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and refer patients by acting within the parameters of the NMC code of professional conduct and trust guidelines. To provide a service that meets the needs of patients attending the Accident and Emergency Department with acute minor injuries. This will involve the provision of holistic healthcare for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations using extended nursing skills.

Main duties of the job

To work through and successfully complete a comprehensive competency booklet (minimum 6 months/maximum 12 months duration), under the supervision of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner team and a designated clinical mentor in order to become an autonomous practitioner Using an evidence based approach, assess, diagnose, treat or refer patients with minor injuries Work in a collaborative manner with other members of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring seamless service delivery for patients. Be able to plan own workload in an organised and effective manner whilst providing direct access to patients seeking healthcare management and advice with minor injuries To act as a role model to other nursing colleagues and junior medical staff To lead by example ensuring that care is compassionate and caring at all times in line with the trust values. To promote practice that is dynamic, efficient, innovative and continuously improved in its relevance and responsiveness to the needs of the population. To act as a champion for the minor injury team, proactively liaising with Emergency Department colleagues, advocating an exceptional minor injury provision that is effective and responsive and that patients and clinicians experience a high standard of communication, care and continuity.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. 

Care provision 

To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with minor injuries To be able to identify the need for appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results including point of care testing and radiography investigations. To ensure that patients are informed and consent is gained prior to treatment, investigation, examination and management as appropriate. To work out of hours and weekend shifts as needed To ensure the safe discharge of patients under your care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team where necessary.

Management/Leadership

To role model a high standard of documentation within the patients’ health records. To undertake delegated projects and management responsibilities as required. To develop and maintain effective and appropriate communication systems with staff and colleagues within the Trust. To take every responsible step to see that the working environment is safe, healthy and hazard free for staff and users. To utilise effective leadership styles to promote clinical excellence and optimum patient outcomes To be aware of care provision in the wider healthcare community and utilise this knowledge to proactively contribute to service development/improvement

Quality 

To work with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that care is evidence based and that continuous quality improvement programmes are in place that constantly challenges practice. To improve the quality of patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual needs of patients, including issues pertaining to child protection and safeguarding vulnerable adults. To assist in the collation of data for the service key performance and work with others to ensure continuous improvement on results. To work closely with the Trusts PALS department and where necessary participate in investigating incidents and complaints in line with the Trust policy, procedures and timescales, making recommendations about changes in practice and service that may result. To advocate the collection of friends and family results. To be a role model in the correct use of relevant procedures, guidelines and protocols. To assist the Division in benchmarking against other services and developing innovative practice and new ways of working which are productive and patient outcome focused.

Education, training and research 

To promote a continuous learning environment for the nursing and medical teams ensuring that staff have access to information that enables them to practice safely and effectively. To contribute to the development of nursing and medical knowledge and skills. To teach and support medical staff, nursing staff, students and newly qualified staff as appropriate in the clinical setting. To contribute to peer review and supervisory processes. To ensure where appropriate that arrangements are made for educational evaluation and for staff to learn from the outcomes of quality reviews, audits, complaints and investigations. To undertake mandatory training as required for the role. To be aware of one’s own continuous professional development needs and maintain an annual personal development plan. To proactively initiate, lead and participate in audit as required and in line with the Trusts audit programme, devising audits and presenting findings as needed. To lead on data collection for specific local and multi-centre research projects. To ensure that results of mandatory and departmental specific audits are acted on and changes in practice implemented

Professional responsibilities

To be aware of and act in accordance with agreed policy and procedures, legislation and NMC standards To adhere to policies and procedures at all times and ensure that all teams are aware of their responsibilities in relation to these To ensure personal compliance with the Trust’s non-medical prescribing policy. To ensure continuing professional development

The list of responsibilities above, are key primary requirements for the role, however, additional duties may be required to ensure patient and employee safety is met.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered nurse/allied health professional Advanced physical assessment qualification Minor injury qualification MSPP/mentor qualification ILS/PILS

Desirable criteria

ALS/EPLS BSc Emergency Nursing or equivalent Minor illness qualification independent prescribing qualification IRMER certification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience working as a senior nurse/AHP within an emergency department Evidence of CPD Experience of teaching Evidence of research/audit Evidence of mentoring others

Desirable criteria

Experience working in a minor injury unit/WIC Competent in suturing

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Competent in plastering Wound management Venopuncture/cannulation Understanding of risk management and governance Ability to use NHS IT systems Understanding of acute performance targets

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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