Job summary
The urgent care service here at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre houses the combined 24/7 Same Day Emergency Care Unit and our 0800-1800 Intermediate care area; Rapid Access, together with our telephone patient advice line. Within the unit we provide a dedicated service for patients experiencing acute side effects related to their solid tumours and haematological conditions and treatment, as well as providing supportive therapies such as blood transfusions, electrolyte replacements and procedures such as ascitic drainage. This is a fast-paced expanding service where staff can develop and flourish, while enjoying a positive work-life balance.
We have an exciting opportunity for either an experienced or trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our committed, positive, and supportive team in the urgent care service. Within your role you will be working closely with other members of the nursing, nurse practitioner and medical team to provide expert care to patients in person and over the telephone. You will be able to take an appropriate history and physical assessment and formulate a management plan as well as interpreting and requesting investigations with the support of our senior medical colleagues. You will be expected to provide strong expert clinical leadership on the unit and support other members of the team, acting as a positive role-model promoting best clinical and professional practice.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a skilled, autonomous practitioner as part of the Multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to patients. The post holder will work across divisional and professional boundaries, encouraging inter-disciplinary working for the benefit of improved patient outcomes and efficient use of resources. The nurse practitioner working in the acute assessment unit at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre will be responsible for the safe triage, assessment and treatment for patients who attend the unit. All patients who are currently having anti-cancer therapies at BHOC have access to the acute service for advice and management of side effects of treatment.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Job overview Cont.)
The role is mainly clinical, however when fully trained there is the opportunity to focus on Education, Research and Audit as the rota allows, normally 7.5 hours per month.
Post graduate courses in physical assessment and history taking, diagnostic reasoning and non-medical prescribing are not essential but would be desirable. As well as this evidence of competence demonstrating applied clinical experience following completion of these courses. If training you will be a Band 6 however when qualified you will be a Band 7.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Exeperience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience in specialty
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
Desirable
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Clinical decision making skills
- Ability to manage clinical risk appropriately and safely
- Assertive and proactive
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Good problem solving ability and skills
- Ability to manage under pressure
- Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage change
- Excellent IT skills
- Able to gain credibility and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor, and supervisor to colleagues
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
Desirable
- Clinical examination skills
- Diagnostic reasoning skills
Training / Qaulifications
Essential
- RN current registration with NMC
- Degree in related specialism
- Mentoring and assessing or teaching qualification
- Recognised autonomous practice qualification (B7)
- Recognised advanced practice modules (or working towards) in patient assessment, pathophysiology and diagnostic reasoning (B7)
Desirable
- Higher degree or working towards a masters degree
- Recognised autonomous practice qualification
- IRMER certificate
- Recognised advanced practice modules (or working towards) in patient assessment, pathophysiology and diagnostic reasoning
- Independent prescribing qualification V300
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
D701, Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED