GI Surgery Nurse Practitioner inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED 11 DEC 2023
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Clinical Responsibilities and Expanded Roles
1. To be actively involved in the care of all patients within GI Surgery2. Within agreed protocols, Utilise the clerking protocol to take a full medical history of patients admitted within a specific specialty.3. Perform physical assessment and examination of above patients in order to make a differential diagnosis and implement an appropriate management plan.4. Within agreed protocols order investigations including blood (as determined by physical examination), interpret results and act appropriately on the findings.5. Venesection and cannulation of patients as required within unit / procedure guidelines6. Insert urinary catheters when required.7. To provide relevant individualised health promotion / education to this patient group.8. To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-professional team (MPT).9. Recognise own limitations and effectively seek appropriate help / assistance.10. To record assessment findings and management plans in a timely manner with the patients medical notes.11. Effectively communicate patient care and changes to the relevant members of the MPT. Handing over to senior medical colleagues when appropriate.12. If required within specialty to attend all emergencies such as cardiac / respiratory arrest.13. To effectively manage patient enquiries. To facilitate the reception of patients and their relatives in a calm, friendly, courteous and reassuring manner.14. To keep patients and relatives informed of progress, treatment and involved in decision making.15. As a Non Medical prescriber write patients not including medications (once full training and competence achieved ** if relevant within specialty)16. To uphold confidentiality to patients and relatives at all times and in all situations according to Trust Policy.17. To undertake appraisals of junior members of the Nurse Practitioner Team if required18. During periods of absence you will undertake the management duties of the senior
Professional Responsibilities
19. Responsible for maintaining a high standard of evidence based care.20. Liaising with members of the MDT to ensure that treatments are carried out correctly in accordance with trust and local policy.21. To be professionally accountable for own actions and recognise the professional codes of others working within the team22. To actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda
Education and Training
23. To encourage staff to be innovative in the development of patient care using evidence based practice.24. Offer support and guidance to other staff within specific wards departments as required.25. Participate in innovation and change concerned with improving the standards of care for patients.26. To promote the concept of work-based and inter-professional learning27. Maintains continuing professional development as required for the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Additional Duties
28. Take on a specific area of interest / project / audit / link role and develop as a resource for this.29. To attend meetings pertaining to the job and the unit as required
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Within General Surgery we are delighted to provide the opportunity for you to join our GI Surgical Nurse Practitioner team. This is a 9-month secondment. The role will predominately be based in Colorectal with some exposure in Upper GI and HPB surgery. You will be working within the ANP/ACP team alongside our medical teams, MDT, and surgical ward teams. All applicants must have recent acute care experience either in a surgical or critical care role.
The team are pivotal in supporting the patient journey in order to increase patient experience, reduce length of stay and avoid hospital re admission, whilst seeking innovative ways to support our most complex patients. You may be required to support the wider nurse practitioner team which may include working within other surgical specialities such as acute surgery.
Clinical Responsibilities and Expanded Roles
1. To be actively involved in the care of all patients within GI Surgery2. Within agreed protocols, Utilise the clerking protocol to take a full medical history of patients admitted within a specific specialty.3. Perform physical assessment and examination of above patients in order to make a differential diagnosis and implement an appropriate management plan.4. Within agreed protocols order investigations including blood (as determined by physical examination), interpret results and act appropriately on the findings.5. Venesection and cannulation of patients as required within unit / procedure guidelines6. Insert urinary catheters when required.7. To provide relevant individualised health promotion / education to this patient group.8. To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-professional team (MPT).9. Recognise own limitations and effectively seek appropriate help / assistance.10. To record assessment findings and management plans in a timely manner with the patients medical notes.11. Effectively communicate patient care and changes to the relevant members of the MPT. Handing over to senior medical colleagues when appropriate.12. If required within specialty to attend all emergencies such as cardiac / respiratory arrest.13. To effectively manage patient enquiries. To facilitate the reception of patients and their relatives in a calm, friendly, courteous and reassuring manner.14. To keep patients and relatives informed of progress, treatment and involved in decision making.15. As a Non Medical prescriber write patients not including medications (once full training and competence achieved ** if relevant within specialty)16. To uphold confidentiality to patients and relatives at all times and in all situations according to Trust Policy.17. To undertake appraisals of junior members of the Nurse Practitioner Team if required18. During periods of absence you will undertake the management duties of the senior
Professional Responsibilities
19. Responsible for maintaining a high standard of evidence based care.20. Liaising with members of the MDT to ensure that treatments are carried out correctly in accordance with trust and local policy.21. To be professionally accountable for own actions and recognise the professional codes of others working within the team22. To actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda
Education and Training
23. To encourage staff to be innovative in the development of patient care using evidence based practice.24. Offer support and guidance to other staff within specific wards departments as required.25. Participate in innovation and change concerned with improving the standards of care for patients.26. To promote the concept of work-based and inter-professional learning27. Maintains continuing professional development as required for the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Additional Duties
28. Take on a specific area of interest / project / audit / link role and develop as a resource for this.29. To attend meetings pertaining to the job and the unit as required
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Within General Surgery we are delighted to provide the opportunity for you to join our GI Surgical Nurse Practitioner team. This is a 9-month secondment. The role will predominately be based in Colorectal with some exposure in Upper GI and HPB surgery. You will be working within the ANP/ACP team alongside our medical teams, MDT, and surgical ward teams. All applicants must have recent acute care experience either in a surgical or critical care role.
The team are pivotal in supporting the patient journey in order to increase patient experience, reduce length of stay and avoid hospital re admission, whilst seeking innovative ways to support our most complex patients. You may be required to support the wider nurse practitioner team which may include working within other surgical specialities such as acute surgery.
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