The post holder will practice as an autonomous advanced practitioner within the Acute Medical Unit. Working alongside the senior medical team, the post holder will examine, assess, diagnose, and treat patients within their scope of professional practice.
The job is practically based, intended to ensure skills and knowledge are related to high quality care and efficient service delivery, including achievement of national targets.
The post holder will act, at all times, in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies.
Contribute to the development of an excellent clinical environment which is conducive to delivering high quality patient care and the achievement of excellence in service delivery.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within the Acute Medical Unit demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and skills in relation to the assessment and management of patients.
Undertake full clinical assessment and examination of patients, providing a detailed medical history.
Order/perform investigations and diagnostic tests as required.
Interpret test results, where possible diagnose and initiate treatment plan.
Refer patients appropriately to medical staff/MDT as required.
Effectively communicate with GPs and other members of the Primary Care Team.
Assist in the production of discharge summaries.
Ensure follow-up appointments/arrangements are made.
Actively participate in the development of care pathways, guidelines, and protocols as appropriate.
Interview and support patients and their relatives.
The post holder will:
1. Participate in the Acute Medical Unit interdisciplinary educational programme.
2. Promote and display evidence of development in nursing and related clinical research which further enhance the acumen and level of professional knowledge.
3. Ensure that own practice and that of others within the Acute Medical Unit is consistent with current research knowledge and is evidence-based.
4. Establish and develop an information resource for patients and their relatives.
5. Work collaboratively with other members of the team in undertaking research and audit programmes within the Acute Medical Unit and actively contribute to the Clinical governance Agenda.
6. Work collaboratively with Practice Development Nurse, Matrons, and General Manager to identify the training needs of nursing staff; to inform the overall Trust Training Needs Analysis.
7. Actively contribute to reducing clinical risk and be proactive in risk management.
8. Support the Clinical Director, General Manager, and Matrons in implementing clinical governance standards and objectives.
9. Work in liaison with the multidisciplinary teams both within the hospital and Primary Care.
10. Provide effective support to the Matron and Sister/Charge Nurse within the Acute Medical Unit.
11. Actively participate in service development and modernization.
12. Work collaboratively to achieve the meeting of national targets.
13. Use resources effectively and actively contribute, as appropriate, to ensure robust financial management.
14. Responsible for supervising Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
15. Work with the Divisional Nurse Director (Medicine), General Manager, and Matrons to develop and advance nursing practice within the Acute Medical Unit and across the Trust.
16. Offer a patient-focused service with a holistic emphasis.
17. Act as a role model; providing support, leadership, and an ethos of sharing knowledge.
18. Establish effective working relationships across inter-disciplinary boundaries and work closely with the consultant medical staff.
19. Possess a sound, well-established clinical knowledge base within the Acute and Emergency Care specialty across a wide remit of patient groups.
20. Ensure all documentation completed is clear, concise, and legible in accordance with NMC guidelines.
21. Work as per agreed protocols, policies, and procedures and assist in the evaluation and review of such documents.
22. Work in collaboration with other members of the Acute and Emergency Care team.
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Mar 2025.
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