Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work as an integral member of the endometriosis multi-disciplinary team, to provide and promote the highest possible standard of care for patients living with this diagnosis. The post holder will work with autonomy, supporting patients in accordance with their individualised treatment plan and act as a point of contact. Demonstrate leadership that will encourage and promote effective teamwork. Support, innovative clinical practice contributing to implementing nursing policies based on National and Local strategies for Health Care. To work within all Gynaecology areas according to patient demand
Main duties of the job
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Develop professionally working within the NMC’s codes of professional conduct.
Attend and participate in MDT meetings, discussing cases, and contribute to management planning.
Maintain the BSGE database, support the trusts annual accreditation and undertake communication with patients either face-to-face or via telephone.
Liaise with the Gynaecology ward providing advice for in-patients with endometriosis.
Participate in the implementation of clinical practice that is carried out in accordance with Trust and Departmental policies / procedures / standards / guidelines and protocols.
Offer professional collaboration to medical / support staff in solving care related problems and carry out treatment as planned to deliver quality care.
Participate and promote the change process to meet future needs of the service.
Ensure professional involvement in giving assurance quality standards are being met.
Par ticipate and assist in setting standards of patient care which are research based.
Ensure compliance with all statutory training is maintained and Conduct appraisals and identify training needs of junior staff.
Maintain and ensure safety of patient records/documents.
Working for our organisation
Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trust’s Vision “ to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care” :-
Values:-
· Respecting the individual
· Putting patients and customers first
· Promoting positive change
· Acting with integrity
· Serving the community
Underpinning the Trust’s vision and values are the following key operating principles that influence the way in which the Trust does business:-
· Understand the world we live in and deal with it
· We are clinically led and management supported
· Support departments support the front line
· Everything is delivered by and through Divisions
· Compliance with standards and targets are a given. They are the things we do to help secure our independence and influence
· Quality is our organising principle – driving quality up and cost down is not mutually exclusive
· We deliver what we say we need to
Post holders are expected to work flexibly within their pay band. They should only be expected to carry our activities for which they are competent. Alternatively they may carry out the additional duties if they are receiving support or training in order to obtain the recognised level of competence.
The Trust operates a Tobacco Control Policy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL
Develop professionally working within the NMC’s codes of professional conduct.
Attend and participate in MDT meetings, discussing cases, and contribute to management planning.
Maintain the BSGE database, support the trusts annual accreditation and undertake communication with patients either face-to-face or via telephone.
Liaise with the Gynaecology ward providing advice for in-patients with endometriosis.
Participate in the implementation of clinical practice that is carried out in accordance with Trust and Departmental policies / procedures / standards / guidelines and protocols.
Offer professional collaboration to medical / support staff in solving care related problems and carry out treatment as planned to deliver quality care.
Participate and promote the change process to meet future needs of the service.
Assist in the management of complaints from relatives, patients and staff and inform the line manager of any untoward incidents. Participate in the clinical incident reporting process, assessing, and supporting the investigation communicating outcomes as per local quality and safety policy.
Ensure professional involvement in giving assurance quality standards are being met.
Participate and assist in setting standards of patient care which are research based.
Participate in any research and learning projects ongoing for endometriosis or other relevant topics.
Ensure compliance with all statutory training is maintained and Conduct appraisals and identify training needs of junior staff.
Maintain and ensure safety of patient records/documents.
COMMUNICATION :
1. Act as a positive role model, demonstrating high standards of advanced clinical practice Provide support and advice to all members of the Multidisciplinary team when required.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
3. Communicate complex and sensitive information to the patient and referring clinician related to diagnosis.
4. Support ALL patients and families, particularly those who need support with any language barriers or complex needs ensuring they receive information accurately with empathy, assurances, and reassurance.
5. When required, attend, and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings as a representative of the endometriosis service.
6. Assist in developing clinical policies and protocols relevant to the service, ensuring that practice is evidence based. Propose changes to procedures and working practices within the service.
7. Create and positively promote an environment which is conducive to education and learning.
8. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff if required.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
1. The post holder will attend a BSCCP / BSGE recognised national meeting at least once every 2 years
2. Assist in the clinical training of both undergraduate and postgraduate students as required.
3. The post holder has responsibility to undertake training, study with relevant assessment, as and when required to ensure that a high level of current research-based knowledge and expertise maintained. This will include all mandatory training.
4. A continuous professional development (CPD) portfolio of all training/ study will be required to support the annual appraisal process.
5. To participate in teaching, lecturing or presentation of case studies and attending multi-disciplinary team meetings.
6. To participate in research and undertake local and national audits in line with speciality, presenting findings as and when required within ELHT.
7. To attend local gynaecology meetings - speciality specific as and when required.
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
* NMC registered
* 18 months post-registered experience
Desirable criteria
* Experience in Gynaecology
* awareness of electronic patient records (CERNER)
* IT skills
* basic knowledge of endometriosis and its effects/treatments