Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiology Team at Royal Free London Trust in managing the cardiology virtual wards. Our ambition is to develop a virtual ward model that is both 'step up' from primary and community care to safely avoid hospital admission and 'step down' from the hospital. This role would lead on the management of patients using this platform and the governance supporting their care. The post-holder will be required to work autonomously in delivering independent assessment for the patients on virtual wards.
The post-holder will be expected to work within the four clinical pillars of advanced practice, clinical practice, facilitating learning, leadership and evidence, research and development. This will be demonstrated within their portfolio.
Main duties of the job
1. To act as a high-level autonomous practitioner and role model, delivering advanced practice and promoting clinical effectiveness and patient centered care.
2. The post-holder will be required to work autonomously in delivering independent assessment for the patients on virtual ward.
3. The post holder will demonstrate a high level of advanced expertise, specialist knowledge, demonstrate high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in the delivery of clinical care.
4. The post holder will also provide expert advice delivering advanced clinical practice, clinical leadership and supervision, support and mentorship for multidisciplinary professionals including other ACPs, junior medical staff and clinical nursing staff of all grades. They will also be responsible for enhancing the quality of the service by providing education and support to all practitioners and acting as a role model.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information and details on the role and responsibilities please see attached Job description.
Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Education & professional Qualifications Registration as a Nurse/Midwife/AHP
* MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification
* Evidence of post registration qualification relevant to specialty
* Mentorship/ teaching and assessing qualification
* Independent and supplementary prescribing
Desirable criteria
* Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience at senior nursing level Band 7 or above
* Evidence of ability to work & lead autonomously at advanced practice level
* Evidence in challenging clinical practice and leading in the development of new pathways of care and delivering best practice
* Evidence of successfully resolving complex problems.
* Experience in carrying out clinical audit and risk assessment
* Proven skills in leading, managing and developing teams
* Evidence of successful resource management
* Management of patients with complex needs
* Evidence of teaching junior members of staff & assessing students in practice
* Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
* Proven experience of monitoring & acting on quality data & developing appropriate action plans
* Leadership and management experience
Desirable criteria
* Strong IT Skills - including excel and power-point
* Knowledge of national NHS drivers and initiatives
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Expert specialist skills for the post
* Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
* Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
* Ability to problem-solve, priorities and to work to deadlines
* Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
* Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
* Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
* Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
* Able to recruit staff to world class values
* High level of clinical acumen
* Able to prioritise
* Understand team nursing and team working
* Able to adapt to changing situations
* Ability to think logically, to make decisions, copes with stress, and work with all levels of staff
* Evidence of commitment to developing the ACP service
* Evidence of service improvement and change
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
* Presentation skills and be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholder groups
* Ability to plan and manage resources within allocated budget effectively
* Knowledge of national and local NHS healthcare agenda, standards, research and its implications.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
* Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
* Ability to work under pressure
* Diplomatic and calm
* To be flexible and approachable
* Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
* Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
* Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
* AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
* By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
* If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
* Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
* If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID.
* The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
* The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
* By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
* Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
* Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
* Job Descritpion (PDF, 616.3KB)
* Person Specification (PDF, 360.4KB)
* Functional Requirements (PDF, 101.7KB)
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