University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Thoracic Nurse Practitioner
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Thoracic Nurse Practitioner
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Thoracic Nurse case manager team.
This is an ideal opportunity for those who want to further enhance their specialist nursing knowledge and skills within a supportive environment.
About The Team
The thoracic nurse practitioners provide a pre-operative assessment service for patients undergoing Thoracic surgery and provide psychological support for patients diagnosed with cancer from pre-operative diagnosis.
The nurse practitioners liaise closely with lung nurse specialists, Consultant surgeons, Anaesthetist and MDT teams across the regions to ensure quality care throughout the whole of the patients’ journey.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
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What You’ll Do
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will work as an independent Practitioner under the supervision of the Thoracic surgery Nurse case managers or Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP)
You will undertake competency based patient assessment and examination in order to formulate a management plan for specific groups of patients admitted to UHS for diagnosis and / or treatments.
You will be expected to undertake all preparatory work prior to the patient undergoing treatment or diagnosis which may include consent, request of any further investigations and to highlight any potential complications to the Thoracic surgery Nurse case managers or relevant medical colleague.
What We’re Looking For
The post holder will ideally have experience of supporting patients with Cardiovascular & Thoracic disease within primary or secondary care. They will need to be adaptable and flexible and work in varied environments across organisational boundaries.
You will require a flexible approach to working patterns and will be required to work to a rota.
As a Nurse Practitioner within the Thoracic team you will be expected to have excellent communication skills, promote the delivery of a high standard of patient-centered care and work between organisational boundaries.
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You will be expected to work across divisions. You will analyse, monitor and implement actions that ensure the service delivery is safe and effective in line with the Trust values with the support of your colleagues and line manager.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse, Registered AHP on relevant part of NMC or HCPC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) or Master’s degree or equivalence within relevant speciality
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of supporting a range of learners in practice
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
Desirable criteria
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Leadership Qualification / training
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Experience of practitioner led care / clinics in own practice
- Team leadership role
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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