• Job Description

  Req#: H9130-24-0810?language=en&page=103&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Within Swansea Bay UHB we recognise that frailty is associated with increased ill health, mortality, healthcare use, care dependency and reduced quality of life and have identified a high proportion, 40%, of our acute medical admissions are frail.

  People with frailty often experience long waits in overcrowded admission areas and spending extending periods of time in these types of environments is challenging to their senses and increases immobility which leads to deconditioning and delirium. In an attempt to move people quickly out of admission areas like ED (emergency department) we are not always able to offer older people a frailty assessment before they are admitted. By failing to complete a frailty assessment (ideally within 30 minutes of their arrival at hospital) patients are at greater risk of hospital acquired harms.

  Main duties of the job

  Morriston has an exciting opportunity for an emergency nurse practitioner to work within the frailty unit, which is our new front door service. Providing care to patients presenting with, injuries, illness, acute exacerbation of chronic conditions.

  About us

  We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

  As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

  You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

  There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

  We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

  Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

  If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

  Date posted

  23 May 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £44,398 to £50,807 a year Per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  130-NMR169-0524

  Job locations

  Morriston Hospital

  Swansea

  SA6 6NL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The emergency clinical practitioner will be assessing, diagnosing and managing their patients autonomously and as part of the MDT. We will be looking for a dynamic emergency nurse practitioner with an interest in frailty to work within the frailty unit. We want to provide a dedicated Frailty Unit that is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of geriatricians, nurses and therapists who will be able to provide the targeted care these vulnerable patients need, right from the offset.

  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The emergency clinical practitioner will be assessing, diagnosing and managing their patients autonomously and as part of the MDT. We will be looking for a dynamic emergency nurse practitioner with an interest in frailty to work within the frailty unit. We want to provide a dedicated Frailty Unit that is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of geriatricians, nurses and therapists who will be able to provide the targeted care these vulnerable patients need, right from the offset.

  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse Level 1 (Active NMC Registration)
  • Educated to Degree level
  • Agored Level 7 Diploma in the Autonomous Management of Minor Injuries (QCF) Wales or equivalent
  • Improving Quality Together (IQT Bronze)
  • Valid Immediate Life Support (ILS)
  • IR(ME)R training

  Desirable

  • Masters in relevant health related subject
  • Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver)
  • Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • Valid Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) / Advanced Trauma Nursing Course
  • Valid Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/ Emeregnecy Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the Agored L7 Diploma qualification and assessments.
  • In depth knowledge of the essential standards of quality and safety
  • Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and application to practice
  • Extensive knowledge of NMC Code of Practice
  • Understanding of mentorship / clinical supervision/ reflective/practice / coaching
  • Knowledge of approaches to education and training for quality and safety
  • Aware of national targets to be met for EDs/MIUs

  Desirable

  • Masters in relevant health related subject
  • Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver)
  • Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • Valid Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) / Advanced Trauma Nursing Course
  • Valid Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/ Emeregnecy Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the Agored L7 Diploma qualification and assessments.
  • In depth knowledge of the essential standards of quality and safety
  • Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and application to practice
  • Extensive knowledge of NMC Code of Practice
  • Understanding of mentorship / clinical supervision/ reflective/practice / coaching
  • Knowledge of approaches to education and training for quality and safety
  • Aware of national targets to be met for EDs/MIUs

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and application of the research process

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of practising as a fully qualified ENP, autonomously diagnosing, treating and discharging patients within the scope of practice as defined in the Agored L7 Diploma in an emergency department, minor injury unit or other emergency type unit
  • Experience of mentoring and supervising nurses
  • Experience of undertaking audit

  Desirable

  • Experience of developing and undertaking research

  Skills & Values

  Essential

  • Effective team member
  • Assessed as competent autonomous ENP across the full spectrum of minor injury case load as detailed in Agored L7 Diploma and demonstrated through a strong clinical portfolio
  • Advanced psychomotor skills to enable treatment delivery and safe management of critically ill or injured patients awaiting transport
  • Experienced at making succinct comprehensive patient records that support decision making and meet NMC and SBUHB policies and guidelines
  • Experienced and dedicated mentor / clinical supervisor
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Experience of undertaking audit / research and using findings to inform practice
  • Experience of applying research to practice

  Desirable

  • European Computer Driving License or equivalent

  Values

  Essential

  • Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families and colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect
  • Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough
  • Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values
  • Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues)
  • Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation
  • Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement

  Other Job Requirements

  Essential

  • Able to travel across the HB as part of role and attending meetings
  • Works flexibly over a 24/7, 7 day working model when required

  Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse Level 1 (Active NMC Registration)
  • Educated to Degree level
  • Agored Level 7 Diploma in the Autonomous Management of Minor Injuries (QCF) Wales or equivalent
  • Improving Quality Together (IQT Bronze)
  • Valid Immediate Life Support (ILS)
  • IR(ME)R training

  Desirable

  • Masters in relevant health related subject
  • Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver)
  • Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • Valid Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) / Advanced Trauma Nursing Course
  • Valid Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/ Emeregnecy Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the Agored L7 Diploma qualification and assessments.
  • In depth knowledge of the essential standards of quality and safety
  • Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and application to practice
  • Extensive knowledge of NMC Code of Practice
  • Understanding of mentorship / clinical supervision/ reflective/practice / coaching
  • Knowledge of approaches to education and training for quality and safety
  • Aware of national targets to be met for EDs/MIUs

  Desirable

  • Masters in relevant health related subject
  • Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver)
  • Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • Valid Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) / Advanced Trauma Nursing Course
  • Valid Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/ Emeregnecy Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the Agored L7 Diploma qualification and assessments.
  • In depth knowledge of the essential standards of quality and safety
  • Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and application to practice
  • Extensive knowledge of NMC Code of Practice
  • Understanding of mentorship / clinical supervision/ reflective/practice / coaching
  • Knowledge of approaches to education and training for quality and safety
  • Aware of national targets to be met for EDs/MIUs

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and application of the research process

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of practising as a fully qualified ENP, autonomously diagnosing, treating and discharging patients within the scope of practice as defined in the Agored L7 Diploma in an emergency department, minor injury unit or other emergency type unit
  • Experience of mentoring and supervising nurses
  • Experience of undertaking audit

  Desirable

  • Experience of developing and undertaking research

  Skills & Values

  Essential

  • Effective team member
  • Assessed as competent autonomous ENP across the full spectrum of minor injury case load as detailed in Agored L7 Diploma and demonstrated through a strong clinical portfolio
  • Advanced psychomotor skills to enable treatment delivery and safe management of critically ill or injured patients awaiting transport
  • Experienced at making succinct comprehensive patient records that support decision making and meet NMC and SBUHB policies and guidelines
  • Experienced and dedicated mentor / clinical supervisor
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Experience of undertaking audit / research and using findings to inform practice
  • Experience of applying research to practice

  Desirable

  • European Computer Driving License or equivalent

  Values

  Essential

  • Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families and colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect
  • Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough
  • Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values
  • Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues)
  • Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation
  • Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement

  Other Job Requirements

  Essential

  • Able to travel across the HB as part of role and attending meetings
  • Works flexibly over a 24/7, 7 day working model when required

  Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Swansea Bay University Health Board

  Address

  Morriston Hospital

  Swansea

  SA6 6NL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Swansea Bay University Health Board

  Address

  Morriston Hospital

  Swansea

  SA6 6NL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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