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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

About

We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients.

Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements:
Clinically effective services
Safe services
The best possible experience for patients

We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.

Contact

Address: Cliftonville; Northampton; Northamptonshire; NN1 5BD
Contact Number: 01604 634700

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Ref: 265-5914593 Vacancy ID: 5914593

Chief Nurse Fellow

Closed for applications on: 3-Jan-2024 00:01

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 3-Jan-2024 00:01

Location

Site: Northampton General hospital
Address: Cliftonville
Town: Northampton
Postcode: NN1 5BD
Major / Minor Region: Northamptonshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Secondment: 9 months
Hours: Part time - 7.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum / Pro Rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Supporting Clinical Excellence

Actively contribute to patient services and maintaining high standards of quality care.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of staff and patients.

Be responsible for the assessment, implementation and delivery of patient care.

Actively maintain and promote a positive practice environment.

Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and wellbeing of patients and their families.

Maintain patient records in accordance with Trust policy.

Undertake Work based project benefitting the paediatric division.

Leadership

Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of the chosen area.

Responsible for assisting with the running of the chosen division, maintaining an appropriate style that maintains good morale, a team approach to work and a culture which fosters innovation and change.

Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation and persuasion skills.

Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on staff and patients.

Play an active role in the chosen Division.

Work in partnership with the chosen division leadership to ensure the strategy objectives are achieved.

Work in partnership with multidisciplinary team.

Supporting Financial Excellence

Use resources effectively in order to provide quality care whist having an awareness of budgetary issues.

Be aware and undertake effective and efficient use of clinical, physical and financial resources.

Professional Responsibilities

To be responsible for your own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current nursing/midwifery and health service issues.

To take full responsibility for your own actions and to abide by the NMC Code of Conduct.

Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demonstrating competence in delivering a high standard of care.

To be conversant with all relevant policies and procedures.

Maintain a current knowledge of professional issues, ensuring continued professional development is maintained.

Identify learning needs in self, negotiating a personal development plan recognising own limitations.

Act as a clinical and professional role model.

Quality Assurance, Governance and Monitoring

Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.

Lead on audit initiatives.

Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes.

Report indecencies, using the Trust reporting system.

Policy and Service Development Responsibilities

Work within the confines of Trust policies, protocols and other relevant documentation, taking appropriate action where compliance is breached.

Research, Development & Education Responsibilities

Maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation.

Contribute significantly to audit research and development programmes within the fellowship.

Will seek out ‘Best Practice’ to generate new ideas and generate change.

Conduct and manage work-based research project, in accordance with Pathway to Excellence® leads guidance.

Corporate Responsibilities

Act as a role model in customer service towards visitors to the hospital.

Facilitate any measures to help achieve directorate/divisional and Trust targets and agendas.

Share best practice through meetings and forums.

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable

To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select “apply online now”.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.

For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working clinically beyond registration.
Demonstrate evidence of undertaking project or audit and acting upon findings.
Knowledge of Pathway to Excellence

Desirable criteria

Demonstrate evidence of publication/presentation of project findings.
Evidence of clinical effectiveness, research and audit.
Knowledge of clinical academic careers.

Education and Training

Essential criteria

Current registration.
Evidence of commitment to revalidation as per requirements.
Completion of a degree programme.

Desirable criteria

Mentorship or teaching qualification.

Skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstration of team working and ability to work effectively within a team.
Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise, deliver, and evaluate care.
Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills and documentation.
Competent and capable of using medical equipment.
Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres.
Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the division/specialism.

Desirable criteria

Undertaken leadership programme for band 5 and above.

Key competencies

Essential criteria

Able to articulate aspirations for career development.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families and carers from a diverse background.
Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required.
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust vision and values.
Must be able to demonstrate understanding of, and behaviours consistent with their professional code
Able to demonstrate reflective practice.
Act as a role model to others.
Flexible and resilient.
An ability to remain positive during service changes and challenges.