Job description

Job responsibilities

Apply specialist knowledge underpinned by theory to practice in an acute critical care area across a range of diverse procedures.

Ensure the provision of the physical and psychological environment which is conducive to providing optimum care for Perioperative patients.

Responsible for the provision of care to a designed caseload of patients within an acute critical area, analysing, assessing and making clinical judgements, within the remit of the role as required. Gives support to junior staff during this process.

Communicate effectively, demonstrating empathy and reassurance when dealing with patients, relatives, carers, all members of organisation and external agencies.

Adhere to policies and procedures, proposing changes to working practices for own work area.

Following successful completion of competencies frequently takes charge of a designated area in theatre and occasionally takes charge of the Operating Department in the absence of the Theatre Sister

Responsible for the safe use of expensive/highly complex equipment/pharmaceutical products utilised within the acute critical care area. Has knowledge of the management of these resources.

Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Association of Operating Department Practitioners.

Assist in the establishment and implementations of systems which evaluate standards of practice i.e. Essence of Care and Nursing Strategy.

Maintain accurate and confidential Perioperative care documentation

Participate in research and audit as required and the application of research findings into clinical practice.

Take part in the initiation of new ideas and implementation of evidence based on practice.

Mentor and facilitate the education of staff nurses, operating department practitioners, pre registered student nurses, trainee operating department practitioners and theatre support workers.

Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.

1. Control of Infection

Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.

Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that he/she is responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.

1. Communication and Working Relationships

Communicate effectively all members of the multi-disciplinary care team in order to promote positive working relationships within the operating department and throughout the directorate and with external agencies. Communicate with patients, relatives of patients and visitors, making sure that they have all possible assistance, promoting good public relations.

1. The most challenging part of the job

To deliver and maintain a high quality service to patients, carers, families and users of the acute Perioperative area, ensuring effective working relations are maintained throughout the team.

1. Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check

This post is deemed to require a Disclosure Check Enhanced Level with the Criminal Records Bureau. This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the Disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk

This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment.

The contents may be amended from time to time subject to developing service needs although such amendment would occur following appropriate consultation with the postholder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registration OR minimum NVQ Level 3 in Operating Department Practice
• Relevant teaching certificate

Desirable

• Diploma in Nursing or Operating Department Practice

Experience

Desirable

• Completion of competency package
• Minimum of 18 months experience in relevant specialist area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Conducting face to face, telephone and online consultations.

Managing and diagnosing acute and long term conditions.

undertaking home visits on a shared rota when required.

Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system.

Administration of letters and test results.

Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical governance and quality improvement activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC-registered GP with a licence to practise.
• Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List - or eligible.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Eligibility

Essential

• Right to work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

West View Millennium Surgery

West View Road

Hartlepool

TS24 9LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Degree or diploma in nursing
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience in audit, QI, or MDT coordination
• Ability to interpret blood tests and imaging reports

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in endoscopy or gastroenterology
• Evidence of autonomous clinical assessment skills
• Experience with complex patient pathways

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesborough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve frequent travel around the Practices two base sites of Ingleby Barwick and Thornaby.

Summary -The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of Practice.

Confidentiality -Of the utmost importance and must be observed at all times both inside and outside the working environment.

CLINICAL TASKS AND FUNCTIONS

Clinical responsibilities

Home visits to patients homes to conduct CDM and care management.

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs.

Wound care/ulcer care/Doppler.

Removal of sutures.

Providing health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise.

Assessing problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness.

COPD/Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry.

Diabetes/CHD Management.

Hypertension Management.

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs.

Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.

Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.

Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.

Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.

Cytology.

Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions.

Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including; vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection.

Other tasks will include

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms.

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice.

Able to document consultations according to NMC guidelines.

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Other responsibilities with the Practice

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, supporting annual Quality and Outcomes Framework - QOF Assessment of the Practice.

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.

Attending training, internal meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Meet all tight timescales/deadlines to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding - Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include -

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include -

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Personal/Professional Development

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include -

Participation in an annual individual performance review, annual GP Appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will -

Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance issues, quality and risk; participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources and also contribute to the overall team-working of the Practice putting the needs of the Practice first.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to -

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the planning and implementation of services

The post-holder will -

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Work with the Partners and Management Team to achieve standards of quality, performance standards, budgets and targets without compromising levels of patient healthcare.

Contribute towards the development and implementation of new standards, policies and procedures that are/will be required of GP Practices now and in the future.

This Job Description is not comprehensive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties delegated by the Business Development Practice Manager or Partners that are commensurate with their grade.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse - currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Registered first level nurse.
• Clinical skills including cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, wound management, smoking cessation.
• Minimum one years post-registration experience.
• Current registration with the NMC and appropriate representation with a recognised medical defence organisation.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions with associated recognised qualifications.
• Experience of home visits to patients homes to conduct CDM and care management.
• Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care.
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
• Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• IT skills.
• Strong levels of IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems - the Practice uses SystemOne. Experience in using the Microsoft suite of programmes.
• The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Thornaby and Ingleby Barwick. Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required, reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act considered.

Desirable

• Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Awareness of local and national health policy.
• Awareness of issues within the wider health economy.
• Community/primary care experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

Woodbridge Practice

30 Myton Road

Ingleby Barwick

Stockton-on-Tees

TS17 0WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will provide and coordinate antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal care for both traditional and CoC midwife led care models and consultant led women.

Duites will include:

* Maintain NMC registration and ensure that Revalidation is up to date. Practice in accordance with the NMC the Code and the Standards.

* Ensure that other NMC documents and Trust guidelines are adhered to. Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance with NMC recommendations

*Plan and provide individualised care based on careful history taking, medical and social assessment as early in pregnancy as possible

*To promote and maintain standards of professional practice in order to enhance quality of care for clients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Teaching/mentor qualification or equivalent Degree ENB NMP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Conducting face to face, telephone and online consultations.

Managing and diagnosing acute and long term conditions.

undertaking home visits on a shared rota when required.

Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system.

Administration of letters and test results.

Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical governance and quality improvement activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC-registered GP with a licence to practise.
• Included on the NHS England Medical Performers List - or eligible.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Eligibility

Essential

• Right to work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

West View Millennium Surgery

West View Road

Hartlepool

TS24 9LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct
• Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/work practices
• Effective communication skills, both written & verbal.
• A team player able to work well with others & demonstrates commitment to team objectives.
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
• Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
• Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to an implement policy in own area and propose changes

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing.
• Current NMC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within an acute or Community setting.
• Experience of Multi-disciplinary working
• Commitment to evidence based practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Surgical Centre

Bullamoor Rd

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information and to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

We encourage interested candidates to make contact with us to find out more about our team and the services we provide.

You will have an enthusiastic approach towards your own personal and professional development, being open-minded to changes in the way that the pathway is delivered in order to support service improvement and effectiveness of delivery so that we can improve experiences of care.

In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced and committed multi-disciplinary leadership team, including the Team Manager and the Clinical Specialist Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate)
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sovereign House Hartlepool

Sovereign House Unit 2 B Brenda Road

Hartlepool

TS251NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:

Operations Lead - NENC Primary Care Collaborative

Hosted by:

Hartlepool & Stockton Health GP Federation

Reports to:

Co-Chair, NENC Primary Care Collaborative Board

Location:

Stockton-on-Tees office base. Some travel across the North East and North Cumbria will be required. Some home working is possible.

Hours:

Part time between 21 and 25 hours per week. Flexible working considered.

In this new role you will focus on the following areas:

Leading and coordinating a small portfolio of projects, keeping delivery on track and making sure agreed actions happen.

Managing and monitoring contracts, service agreements and related documentation, including key milestones, reporting and follow-up.

Building trusted relationships with people across general practice, community pharmacy, dentistry, optometry and the wider primary care family, as well as NHS, local authority, VCSE and other partners.

Supporting the NENC Primary Care Collaborative Board, including planning meetings, preparing clear papers and agendas, taking accurate minutes and maintaining action logs.

Helping turn Board discussions and priorities into practical plans, communications and delivery.

Producing concise reports, briefings, presentations, spreadsheets and updates for a range of audiences.

Keeping good records, tracking deadlines, risks, decisions and progress, and making sure people have the information they need.

Spotting opportunities to improve how the Collaborative works and bringing ideas, energy and practical solutions to a developing role.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with lots of different people and can quickly build credibility and positive working relationships. You will be able to communicate clearly, keep on top of detail and priorities, and work independently while knowing when to involve others. You will be confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools, and able to move comfortably between organising a Board meeting, progressing a project, reviewing a contract and speaking with stakeholders.

Because this is a new role, we do not expect everything to be fully formed from day one. We want someone who is curious, flexible and willing to learn, share and adapt as the Collaborative develops. You will need to be happy working in an environment where priorities can evolve and where a sensible, practical approach matters.

You do not need to know everything about the NHS or primary care when you arrive, but an understanding of health and care would be useful. More important is your ability to organise, communicate, build relationships and get things done. We will provide a supportive working environment and the opportunity to learn and grow with the role.

This description is intended as a guide rather than an exhaustive list of requirements. The role will develop as the NENC Primary Care Collaborative develops too.

Come and talk to us!

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage several priorities at the same time
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Experience of coordinating or managing projects, workstreams or programmes of work
• Ability to work autonomously, use initiative and follow work through to completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships and work confidently with a wide range of people and organisations.
• Good people skills, with a collaborative and positive approach.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, or equivalent digital tools.
• Ability to prepare clear reports, meeting papers, presentations, minutes and action logs.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, with willingness to learn, share ideas and respond to changing priorities.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the confidence to suggest improvements and new ways of working.
• Able to travel to meetings across North East and North Cumbria when required.

Desirable

• Understanding of the NHS, primary care or the wider health and care system.
• Experience of contract management, service agreements or commissioned services.
• Experience of supporting Boards, committees or senior-level meetings.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of working in a developing, innovative or partnership-based environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

Gloucester House

72 Church Road

Stockton

Teesside

TS18 1TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve frequent travel around the Practices two base sites of Ingleby Barwick and Thornaby.

Summary -The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of Practice.

Confidentiality -Of the utmost importance and must be observed at all times both inside and outside the working environment.

CLINICAL TASKS AND FUNCTIONS

Clinical responsibilities

Home visits to patients homes to conduct CDM and care management.

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs.

Wound care/ulcer care/Doppler.

Removal of sutures.

Providing health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise.

Assessing problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness.

COPD/Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry.

Diabetes/CHD Management.

Hypertension Management.

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs.

Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.

Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.

Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.

Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.

Cytology.

Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions.

Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including; vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection.

Other tasks will include

Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms.

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice.

Able to document consultations according to NMC guidelines.

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Other responsibilities with the Practice

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, supporting annual Quality and Outcomes Framework - QOF Assessment of the Practice.

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.

Attending training, internal meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Meet all tight timescales/deadlines to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding - Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit etc.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include -

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include -

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Personal/Professional Development

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include -

Participation in an annual individual performance review, annual GP Appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will -

Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance issues, quality and risk; participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources and also contribute to the overall team-working of the Practice putting the needs of the Practice first.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to -

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the planning and implementation of services

The post-holder will -

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Work with the Partners and Management Team to achieve standards of quality, performance standards, budgets and targets without compromising levels of patient healthcare.

Contribute towards the development and implementation of new standards, policies and procedures that are/will be required of GP Practices now and in the future.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse - currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Registered first level nurse.
• Clinical skills including cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, wound management, smoking cessation.
• Minimum one years post-registration experience.
• Current registration with the NMC and appropriate representation with a recognised medical defence organisation.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions with associated recognised qualifications.
• Experience of home visits to patients homes to conduct CDM and care management.
• Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care.
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
• Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• IT skills.
• The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Thornaby and Ingleby Barwick. Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required, reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act considered.
• Strong levels of IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems - the Practice uses SystemOne. Experience in using the Microsoft suite of programmes.

Desirable

• Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Awareness of local and national health policy.
• Awareness of issues within the wider health economy.
• Community/primary care experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

Woodbridge Practice

30 Myton Road

Ingleby Barwick

Stockton-on-Tees

TS17 0WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a specialist adviser to all staff in matters relating to infection prevention and control.

Liaise and agree action with all necessary staff in the event of an outbreak of infection.

Assist in the investigation of outbreaks of infection with specific reference to source, mode of spread and means of control, and to implement plan for containment and prevention of further spread.

Contribute to the IPCT clinical audit programme to continuously evaluate clinical procedures to ensure compliance with agreed infection prevention and control measures, recommending change when necessary to reduce risk trust wide, including implementation of research and recent validated advances in infection prevention and control.

Identify and provide information and specialist education appropriate to need for different staff groups.

Represent the Infection Prevention and Control Team on relevant committees, working groups etc and provide active membership and appropriate specialist input.

Participate in the production of infection prevention and control reports as necessary.

Deliver formal and informal IPC training to a wide range of staff in different settings.

Participate in the production of infection prevention and control reports as necessary.

Requirement to travel to different sites, as necessary.

Provide counselling and/or information to patients, carers and staff on infection prevention and control measures relevant to their individual needs.

Participate in the formulation and review of policies and guidelines for the prevention and control of infection.

Contribute to QI projects and initiatives to improve IPC practice.

Have an awareness of the Trust financial position and work efficiently and effectively to contribute to budgets

Act as a practice supervisor to students attached to the department as part of their training

Support junior members of the team

Conduct appraisals as required

Maintain accurate records

Proficient on Microsoft packages such as word and excel

Ensuring all relevant logs are kept up to date

Contribute to the IPCT clinical audit programme

Required to work autonomously, prioritise own workload, manage own diary. With supervision and guidance available from the IPC team, IPC matron and IPC lead nurse.

Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities.

Participate in review of own performance regularly and development of personal development plan at least every 12 months

Take responsibility for own actions

Recognise own personal strengths and weaknesses and identify appropriate strategies to enhance the strengths and overcome or minimise the weaknesses

Apply personal effectiveness skills in terms of time management, prioritisation, resource management, self-motivation and team work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• registered nurse with NMC registration
• Degree (or commenced on pathway)
• evidence of further post registration experience

Desirable

• Mentorship in practice or equivalent teaching qualification
• Evidence of teaching in current role

Experience

Essential

• broad post registration experience in clinical settings within the last 2 years
• Involvement in IPC in current role

Desirable

• experience of involvement in audit and root cause analysis
• Awareness of national IPC policies
• experience in report writing
• experience in delivering training

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• able to transport self and equipment between sites
• Good IT skill, proficient with Microsoft packages
• Experience of working with patients and carers
• Able to work autonomously and prioritise work load

Desirable

• Quality improvement skills
• experience of preparing and delivering presentations

management

Essential

• experience of mentoring or supporting junior team members

Desirable

• Appraisal and people management skills

communication

Essential

• excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• able to work well in a team and with all other staff members in the hospital and externally

Financial and phsyical

Essential

• Driving license and access to own vehicle

other

Desirable

• previously worked in IPC team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tees

stockton

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)