Job Description

Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity for 12 months.



We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Harm Free Care Improvement Nurse to join our Harm Free Care Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead initiatives aimed at minimizing preventable harm, enhancing patient outcomes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across our acute care services.



At UHSx we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care through innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. As a Harm Free Care Improvement Nurse, you will play a crucial role in shaping our patient safety culture and driving sustainable improvements across the organization.?



This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and innovative individual to work with us improving outcomes for patients. The role involves working closely with front line clinical teams, providing hands on support and education in a wide variety of areas. You will be involved in monitoring data, involvement in early learning reviews and local learning responses, sharing learning and providing information relating to the Trust's safety agenda



This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (25000), and any role-specific criteria.



Support the clinical teams in ensuring effective Quality Improvement programmes are in place to address areas such as Falls Prevention, pressure area care, deteriorating patient, VTE and sepsis through advice, audit and education.



Providing formal and informal education regarding safer care



Attend Early learning Reviews and local learning Reviews after incidents to explore themes, trends and learning from incidents



Disseminate key learning from incidents through relevant trust meetings



Provide regular reports on prevention strategies and post incident reviews



Provide advice to clinical staff regarding the harm free care agenda



Ensure up to date evidence based policies are in place for Falls



Ensure that the National Audit of Inpatient Falls is completed



Support the delivery of NICE and other evidence based guidelines in the prevention of harm



Analyzing data sources such as Datix and Tendable to monitor the effectiveness of Quality Improvement initiatives.



With the Harm Free Care Nurse (WGH and SRH) contribute to the agenda for the monthly Harm Free Care meeting



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.



Are you a Registered Nurse with an interest and genuine motivation for quality improvement and patient safety?



Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability



Uphold and display the Trust values of Commitment, Care & Quality



Demonstrate compassionate, inclusive, visible and compassionate support to clinical teams in order to ensure high quality patient centred clinical care is delivered.



Ensure nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is evidence based.



In conjunction with the Senior Nurse Leadership Team actively embed the Trust's Nursing & Midwifery Strategy



Deputise for the Head of Nursing as required.



Governance, patient safety and quality



Be actively involved in relevant audits/risk managing.



Participate in shared governance forums to provide shared best practice and drive quality care provision within the Trust.



Co-ordinate relevant audit and monitoring data to assess standards of clinical care in relation to Harm Free Care



Create and lead forums of clinical champions and link nurses for Harm free care



Attend local post incident review meetings and support with learning from incidents and prevention of future harm



Ensure safeguarding practices and standards are followed, at all times.



Establish links and working arrangements with Divisions and the Corporate Quality and Safety Team to work in collaboration and share good practice.



Act as a point of contact for the clinical areas in relation to quality and safety matters



Support the Trust in meeting its Obligations in relation to contractual quality and safety standards.



Contribute to practice development by undertaking clinical audit, disseminating findings, negotiating appropriate action and supporting changes in practice



Provide advice to clinical staff regarding falls risk assessment and prevention



Attend Root Cause Analysis reviews after incidents to learning from incidents



Disseminate key learning from incidents through relevant trust meetings



Provide regular reports on prevention strategies and post incident reviews



Provide advice to clinical staff regarding pressure damage prevention



Ensure up to date evidence based policies are in place for Falls Prevention



Support the delivery of NICE and other evidence based guidelines in the prevention of harm



Actively participate in updating the National Audit for Inpatient Falls



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.