Job overview

An exciting 12-month fixed term/secondment opportunity has arisen for an interim deteriorating patient nurse who should be enthusiastic and motivated to drive improvement in the care of deteriorating patients at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The deteriorating patient nurse will use their clinical knowledge and experience to contribute to trust wide improvement in the recognition, escalation and treatment of deteriorating patients. Working closely with members of the Deteriorating Patient Steering Group, clinical educators
and clinical teams, the deteriorating patient nurse will influence positive change and strive to improve patient care.

Delivering education and sharing learning from experience is a key part of the role which empowers others to provide the best possible standard of patient care. Carrying out audit and reviewing data is also essential in the monitoring of trust wide performance and identifying areas of clinical practice where further improvement would be of benefit.

If you are an experienced nurse with a passion for improving the care of deteriorating patients and enjoy collaborating with colleagues from a variety of disciplines, and inspiring others to perform at their best – this role might be right for you.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with members of the Deteriorating Patient Steering Group, clinical educators and clinical teams. To deliver on the workplan of the Deteriorating Patient Committee (DPC) in relation to the care of deteriorating patients within the Trust. To lead and respond to implementation and evaluation of the Trust’s fundamentals of care program regarding deteriorating patients To create an infrastructure to support staff within the trust to identify deteriorating patients and deliver the Trust’s priority actions maintaining a culture of interprofessional delivery. Development of policy and procedures to support the identification and delivery of the Trust’s fundamentals of care program regarding deteriorating patients. To provide positive working relationship with members of the multi-professional team throughout the Trust and with external agencies. To support the Healthcare Governance Team in providing feedback on the Trust’s performance with regards to the identification and treatment of deteriorating patients. To empower and motivate other team members to maximise and develop their skills and knowledge within this area. Support the design and adoption of data collection and reporting systems related to deteriorating patients in different contexts around the Trust

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse with valid registration Degree or currently working towards, with commitment to complete or equivalent qualification/experience Evidence of continuing professional development Recognised leadership qualification Mentorship/Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive experience at Band 6 in an acute area Awareness of the surviving sepsis campaign Evidence of Leadership and management experience Evidence of high level of communication with a multidisciplinary team Experience of managing change Experience of delivering education Experience of undertaking audit, service evaluation projects. Proven organisational skills

Desirable criteria

Computer skills with Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Further Training

Essential criteria

Evidence of relevant recent professsional development

Desirable criteria

Holds a management qualification

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential criteria

Excellent communication, leadership and change management skills

Other Factors

Essential criteria

Able to meet all aspects of the post Commitment to personal and professional development Commitment to patient safety

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Documents to download

JD (PDF, 240.6KB) PS (PDF, 40.5KB) DPN Advert (PDF, 136.4KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameLouise GreenJob titleDeputy Nurse DirectorEmail number0114 2266031Additional information

If you are interested in this rewarding role, please contact Deputy Nurse Director, Louise Green: , for an informal discussion about the vacancy.