An exciting opportunity is now available within the NBT eXtra temporary staffing team as a Clinical Competence Advisor. Working with our Clinical Competence Lead for non-medical staff, you will play an integral role in providing clinical guidance and advice for our clinical workers across NBT. This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic person to use their clinical skills in a new team and contribute to enhancing the temporary staffing provision across the Trust.
Professional NMC registration is required for the role; however, we would consider applications from other professional registrants (i.e., HCPC registered).
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Competence Advisor will provide clinical guidance and advice for all matters relating to the nursing practice of bank Registered Nurses (RN) and bank Health Care Support Workers (HCSW), and other clinical roles. The post holder will be professionally responsible for maintaining quality standards for the supply of clinical (Non-Medical) temporary Bank and Agency workers. The post holder will play a pivotal role in the management and compliance of key performance indicators aligned to, but not limited to, complaints, concerns, and clinical incidents reported via Datix involving Bank and Agency workers, Mandatory and Statutory Training (MaST), and Temporary workers inductions. The post holder will provide expert advice to internal and external service users and Bank workers across the organisation, promoting compliance and clinical best practice for the provision and usage of the temporary workforce.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job responsibilities
Leadership and management
1. Provide professional leadership and management to all clinical Bank and Agency workers within NBT.
2. Assist with the recruitment, induction, and ongoing support for all clinical Bank workers, facilitating ongoing development of individual staff.
3. Always ensure compliance with electronic and evidence-based developments in care to enable patient safety.
4. Support management of complaints received for both Bank and agency staff.
5. Support the management of the Trust's relationship with external agency providers.
6. Provide a proactive interface between NBT eXtra Bank team and key stakeholders e.g., Heads of Nursing, Matrons, Wards/Department/Divisional managers, and BNSSG partners.
7. Deputise for the Clinical Competence Lead, as and when required, and work as part of the cohesive Resourcing/NBT eXtra team.
Recruitment
1. Assist with the selection, interviewing, and assessment of Bank clinical staff including Nursing, Healthcare support workers, and Allied Health Professionals.
2. Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for recruitment and retention of Registered Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Allied Health Professionals.
3. Ensure that all clinical Bank staff have a current and up-to-date professional registration and support their revalidation.
4. Be aware of recruitment and employment legislation issues relevant to nursing.
5. Use the TRAC system and other platforms to facilitate the recruitment process.
6. Support the induction process of new Bank staff into the Trust, operating in accordance with Trust policy, Terms and Conditions.
7. Receive complaints, concerns, or clinical incidents from internal and external service users including temporary workers. These could be received verbally, via email, or via Datix.
Education
1. Assist with management of non-compliance of essential training for all Bank staff.
2. Participate in planning and facilitating education programmes and clinical learning experiences for all Registered Bank staff.
3. Facilitate training development and updates for bank Healthcare Support Workers.
4. Act as a positive role model.
5. Maintain own professional development, accountability, and revalidation.
6. Support staff with appraisals and revalidation.
Person Specification
Education & Skills
Essential
1. Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or other professional registration.
2. Experience in providing advice and guidance, with specific expertise in clinical contexts.
3. Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
4. Investigative Skills: Strong attention to detail.
5. Demonstrable post-registration experience in an acute, clinical setting.
Employer details
Employer name
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Christopher Hancock Building
Southmead Hospital, Westbury-On-Trym
Bristol
BS10 5NB
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