Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Practitioner to support the transition pathway for complex young people moving from Children's Services to Adults Services at UHBW.
This role will involve working with our specialist teams across BRHC (Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and Adult Services at UHBW) to ensure a seamless transition.
You will be required to support transition putting the young person at the heart of the process and supporting the delivery of robust quality pathways.
Main duties of the job
1. Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues.
2. Contribute towards sharing good practice within the multidisciplinary team.
3. Promote a positive image of University Hospital Bristol NHS Foundation Trust at all times.
4. Work cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and promote effective liaison with the team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
5. Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and carers. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
6. Level or relevant children's qualification
7. Current NMC Registration
8. 1st Degree in nursing or health related subject
9. Relevant accredited post registration at level 3
10. Qualification in Teaching and Assessing
11. Evidence of masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
Desirable
12. Management qualification
13. Non-Medical Prescribing
Skills and Abilities
Essential
14. Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
15. Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
16. Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
17. The ability to lead and influence change
18. Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
19. Clinical expert in defined area of work
20. Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
21. Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues
22. Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
23. Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
24. Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues
25. Information technology skills
26. Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
27. Initiative
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
28. Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
29. Significant relevant clinical experience
30. Substantial current speciality experience
31. Evidence of recent teaching experience
32. Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
Desirable
33. Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
34. Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard