Deputy Clinical Site Nurse Practitioner (12 Months) inChertsey inChertsey PUBLISHED 19 DEC 2023

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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.

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.