Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the nurse led community heart failure service delivering care to the adult population of South East Essex.



The team based in Leigh on Sea is seeking a registered nurses to support the Clinical Nurse Specialists to deliver care and treatment in the primary care setting to patients with a confirmed diagnosis of heart failure.



The successful applicant will have experience within an acute cardiology or medical setting and have a significant understanding of cardiac disease and management and an excellent understanding of heart failure management. They will have admirable communication and listening skills and conduct themselves professionally at all times. Work experience within the community setting would be an advantage.



They will be dynamic in their approach and be able to demonstrate abilities to adopt a problem solving approach to supporting and implementing the management plans for these complex patients whilst working independently.



The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work well within a team and have an understanding of the structures of primary and secondary care services .



Whether working in a clinic or domiciliary setting the team's vision is to deliver a sleek, modern evidence based service to all patients within settings close to or within their homes to promote independent self management of their chronic condition, consequently avoiding admission and readmission.



ROLE SUMMARY



The practitioner will work in partnership with team members , service users, local integrated care board, (ICB) and Acute Trust staff, GP's and other agencies a necessary. Providing excellent and current evidenced based care to a defined population. This is achieved through effective creation and delivery of individual clinical management plans for the Heart Failure population of South East Essex.



The post holder will work within the Heart Failure Service, delivering clinic and home based treatment plans, which include education and lifestyle advice, monitoring and management of symptoms, medicine management and administration, palliative and domiciliary support.

JOB SUMMARY:

1. Responsible for the Assessment, Planning and implementation of clinical management plans.



2. Works in partnership with other groups in the development of innovative clinical practice.



3. Assists in managing a caseload, in line with ICB policies, guidelines and national standards.



4. Maintains a high professional profile and role model for nursing and health care services within Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT).



5. Promotes and enables patient choice and independent living.



EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;



Season Ticket Loans



NHS discounts for staff



Excellent Training facilities and opportunities



Buying and Selling annual leave scheme



The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas



Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work



Day One Flexible Employer



The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment



Join our Staff bank



What is Staff Bank?



Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.



All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.



If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.



The practitioner will work in partnership with team members , service users, Integrated care board (ICB) and Acute Trust staff, GP's and other agencies a necessary. Providing excellent and current evidenced based care to a defined population. This is achieved through effective creation and delivery of individual clinical management plans for the Heart Failure population of South East Essex.



The Nurse led service continually endeavours to improve and develop service delivery and the post holder will be expected to support the progression of development plans.



The post holder will work within the Heart Failure Service, delivering clinic and home based treatment plans, which include education and lifestyle advice, monitoring and management of symptoms, medicine management and administration, palliative and domiciliary support.

JOB SUMMARY:

1. Responsible for the Assessment, Planning and implementation of clinical management plans.



2. Works in partnership with other groups in the development of innovative clinical practice.



3. Assists in managing a caseload, in line with ICB policies, guidelines and national standards.



4. Maintains a high professional profile and role model for nursing and health care services within Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT).



5. Promotes and enables patient choice and independent living.



6. Assists in the prevention of unplanned hospital admissions, inappropriate A&E attendances and promotes and facilitates early hospital discharge where appropriate.



Communication



1. Records work activities in line with local policies, procedures and standards and maintain effective systems of communication ensuring adequate recording takes place on all aspects of care.



2. Overcomes barriers to understanding, modifies and uses communication/counselling skills to provide, receive and interpret sensitive and appropriate information concerning an individual's condition/situation. Has the ability to communicate complex medical information, and displays excellent communication skills with patients to facilitate concordance with clinical management plans.



3. Assists and contributes to team meetings, educational forums and briefing sessions e.g. network and case meetings.



4. Locally reports complaints, errors, concerns and other untoward occurrences in line with policies, procedures and standards.



5. Ensures, monitors and promotes confidentiality on all matters relating to individuals obtained during the course of work or otherwise and ensures records are handled and stored according to Essex Partnership University Trust Policy.



6. Acts as a role model and supports the facilitation of effective working relationships with and among the team, ICB staff, acute sector, Social Services, user groups and voluntary organisations.



7. Monitors and promotes the concept of team work, respects and supports colleagues and seeks solutions to any differences professional and confidentially.



Personal and People Development



1. Keeps up to date on clinical and professional developments and disseminates knowledge with users and team members.



2. Evaluates application of own knowledge and skills against KSF outline requirements and maintains portfolio.



3. Is responsible for maintaining own professional development, undertakes an annual appraisal and personal development plan with manager.



4. Works with team members to provide learning experiences and environments for self, colleagues, students and others allocated to the team for clinical placement within and outside the workplace and in line with NMC The code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives.



5. Actively participates in the development and delivery of training/education programmes acting as a sign off mentor and facilitates reflective practice.



6. Acts as a role model and resource providing mentorship/supervision of staff.



Health, Safety and Security



1. Works within the Professional Liability Policy for Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Health Care Assistants Working with Clinical Teams in Essex Partnership University Trust and the NMC code of Practice.



2. Identifies, reports and manages risk, completing all appropriate documentation and supervises and supports others, in relation to risk assessment, errors, incidents and accidents in line with local policies, procedures and standards.



3. Acts on alerts and changes in policy and practice and disseminates this information to team members.



4. Works with other team members to ensure that nursing equipment is stored, maintained and serviced as per EPUT and manufactures instructions.



5. Recognises and challenges own limitations in decision making and ensures that complex clinical and professional issues are addressed.



Service Provision



1. Assists in the development and progression of the service to achieve entire service objectives.



2. Updates, promotes, initiates and facilitates new ways of working as it develops and evolves e.g. electronic care pathways, nursing interventions and advanced practice.



3. Promotes and contributes to the development of a culture that is open to change and innovation, managing change resistance if needed.



4. Activity contributes and responds to public health, service users and health promotion needs. Actively promotes patient/client empowerment and involvement.



5. Undertakes other duties as may be required from time to time which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post.



6. Actively participates and contributes to the recruitment and retention of staff.



Quality



1. Actively participates in the development, management and evaluation of EPUT Trust Governance Plan.



2. Shares results of research in inform own/others clinical practice, uses evidenced based practice to provide care and challenge unacceptable practice.



3. Facilitates reflective practice and clinical supervision sessions.



4. Adheres to local and national legislation, policies, procedures, and monitors standard of care delivery.



5. Undertakes, participates, co-ordinates audits/surveys in areas relevant to practice and facilitates subsequent changes to practice.



6. Takes responsibility for the promotion and development of a culture that is committed to innovation and quality improvement.



Equality and Diversity



1. Ensures one's own actions support and promote equality and diversity in the workplace, challenging and managing the behaviour of others where appropriate.



2. Respects people's beliefs, cultures and preferences, taking necessary action when the behaviour of others undermines/abuses the right of other individuals and monitors team members to do likewise.



3. Up-dates self and staff and works within local and national legislation in relation to equality and diversity monitors team members to do likewise.



4. Ensures individuals are not discriminated or disadvantaged and are given equal access to care and support in a professional manner supporting the team to do the same.



The service is currently provided 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays.



N.B. This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments.