Great Tey Ward at Colchester Hospital is looking to appoint a substantive Nurse Consultant. Applications are being sought from candidates with experience either as a Nurse Consultant or within an Advanced Clinical Practice post. Great Tey is a Nurse Led medically optimised ward that sits within the inpatient flow CDG. The post holder will also be required to provide clinical leadership and day to day oversight of medically outlined patients who are accommodated within the Orthopaedic and Gynaecology wards (Oldham, Fordham and Stanway). This will be undertaken in close collaboration with the relevant medical consultant teams, ensuring appropriate consultant oversight and support to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care (outliers usually account for between 3-6 patients).
Responsibilities
- Act as an expert clinical practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge including evidence of critical thinking and implementation of research-based practice within the management of own caseload.
- To work in close relationship with different Consultant bodies for professional guidance
- To demonstrate clinical leadership, skills and knowledge in developing a comprehensive Nurse Led Model of Care, incorporating clinical competency trust wide and patient care pathways.
- Be responsible for developing and leading on nursing and advanced care practice standards, underpinning a robust governance structure for a future workforce of advanced practitioners within the ward.
Qualifications and requirements
- oCurrent registration on part 1 of the NMC Register is essential
- oMaster's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
- oNon-Medical Prescribing
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oCompletion of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Level 2 training
- oMental Capacity Act awareness training
- oRecognised professional post basic qualification in the care of older people or dementia care
- oDemonstrates specialist knowledge relating to care of older people
- oEvidence of admission avoidance and community working
- oEvidence of leadership skills that are capable of establishing direction and purpose
- oEvidence of carrying out investigations and writing reports
- oEvidence of operating at strategic level to positively affect service outcomes
Employer background
- We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Benefits
- flexible working options
- generous pension scheme
- unsocial hours payments (where applicable)
- 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata)
- access to a range of NHS discounts
- Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
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Nurse Consultant in Colchester employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills in breast imaging and multidisciplinary care, ensuring a fulfilling career path. Located in the vibrant city of Cardiff, the health board offers a diverse range of career opportunities while prioritising the health and wellbeing of the local community.
Contact Details:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
