Deputy Clinical Site Nurse Practitioner (12 Months) inChertsey inChertsey PUBLISHED 30 OCT 2024

The post holder will mainly be based St Peter's Hospital to fulfil role which will include but not limited to:

• Work in support of the Clinical Site Nurse Practitioners (CSNP) in providing support to areas across the hospital through good leadership, management and clinical skills.
• Support the CSNPs by providing expanded clinical skills to ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care. Act as a first point of contact for ward staff on clinical issues out of hours.
• Support the CSNPs in delivering capacity management and patient flow within the hospital.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Hospital at Night team to provide a comprehensive service.

• Role model organizational values: Lead with behaviour that fosters dignity, respect, and inclusion.
• Compliance with organisational guidelines: Honest dealings with colleagues, patients, and suppliers; adherence to financial and operational protocols.
• Avoid conflicts of interest: Ensure personal behaviour aligns with trust duties and responsibilities.
• Safety and legal compliance: Uphold laws and regulations regarding health, safety, employment, and finance.
• Quality monitoring: Maintain performance standards and ensure work meets required criteria.
• Support departmental tasks: Assist in various duties within job scope.
• Policy adherence: Comply with trust and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Strategic alignment: Work towards achieving trust's strategic goals.
• Participation in review processes: Engage in one-to-one meetings and performance appraisals.
• Personal and professional development: Take ownership of learning and staying updated.
• Diversity and inclusion advocacy: Support implementation of trust's diversity and inclusion strategy.
• Additional duties: Fulfil responsibilities as appropriate for role and status.

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Job Description and Person Specification:

Clinical & Professional Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing support and advice, especially after hours, for patient care and referral to medical staff.
• Perform clinical interventions and teach procedures to ward staff.
• Ensure effective communication regarding patient care and management.
• Maintain theoretical knowledge and ensure safe equipment use.
• Promote infection prevention and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and implement evidence-based practice.

Management Responsibilities:

• Assist in hospital operations and provide leadership for patient care.
• Coordinate emergency responses and manage bed resources effectively.
• Foster good relationships with staff, patients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Redeploy staff as needed and ensure adherence to standards.
• Act as a role model and maintain professionalism.

Capacity Management:

• Participate in capacity meetings and maintain accurate bed state information.
• Coordinate with personnel to optimise bed utilisation.
• Ensure timely and safe discharge and transfer of patients.
• Troubleshoot issues in the patient pathway and escalate infection control concerns.
• Support site management 24/7 and collect capacity data for audits.

Education Responsibilities:

• Teach and create a positive learning environment.
• Assist in training programs for staff.
• Maintain research-based practice and participate in nursing initiatives.
• Continuously enhance own knowledge through education and training.

Clinical Governance Responsibilities:

• Participate in clinical benchmarking programs.
• Ensure adherence to infection control practices.
• Support staff in acquiring clinical competencies.
• Supervise staff for professional development and patient safety.
• Maintain comprehensive and timely record keeping.
• Proactively address complaints and incidents and identify own development needs.