Job summary
We have a rare opportunity for a motivated, clinically credible and astute senior nurse to lead the ICHT Site Nurse Practitioner team who oversee all activity on Trust sites.
As well as managing the Nursing and Admin teams within Site Operations, the postholder will remain in clinical practice as the lead for the Trust's Hospital at Night service, so the ability and willingness to work nights and weekends is essential for the role.
This post offers a real opportunity for a practitioner who wants to retain a clinical focus to their career whilst delivering a high level of operational decision making as a senior manager. The Site Nurse Practitioner team are the first port of call for any untoward incidents in the Trust, so the ability to think critically and creatively are essential.
As the role has a large clinical component, the successful candidate will possess a wide range of practical skills and demonstrate a breadth of nursing knowledge acquired through clinical practice. A non-medical prescribing qualification, experience of delivering advanced practice skills and an extensive operational Site Management background are prerequisites for the role, along with evidence of the ability to successfully lead a team and contribute to the wider Trust agenda.
In return, we can offer you the chance to refine and develop your skills in a fast-paced and diverse environment in a high-profile role, fully supported by the Trust's senior leadership team.
Main duties of the job
- The successful candidate will be a competent clinician able to deliver high quality evidence-based care to patients yet, at the same time be able to meet the challenges of leading a busy team and managing the Trust sites both in and out of normal working hours.
- As the most senior nurse and operational manager on site overnight, you will be dealing with a range of and organisational issues in a variety of settings, as well as supporting the wards by providing an Advanced Practice service for patients.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Master's Degree in a Healthcare related subject, or substantial relevant experience
- Experience in delivering advanced practice
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Valid Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support Provider course
Desirable
- Post Basic clinical course
- Evidence of continuing professional development at Postgraduate level
- Advanced Physical Assessment course
- RCN accredited ACP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Varied post-registration background, including recent Site Management experience at Band 8a or above
- Proven ability to function as a clinical/operational lead
- Recent experience working out of hours and at night.
- Experience of leading/managing a Team or Service
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
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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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Trust Wide
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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