Single Point of Access Lead Nurse
- NHS
- Full Time
- Brierley Hill
- 46148.00 - 52809.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Single Point of Access Lead Nurse
Permanent Contract-37.5 Hours
Are you ready for a new challenge? Are you a compassionate leader, enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate about high quality care? If so then, a great opportunity has arisen for a proactive, enthusiastic and forward thinking leader to join our team!
We are looking for a Lead Nurse for Single Point of Access to join the Dudley Clinical Hub to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver a high quality service to ensure all patients and clinicians can access the service to receive the support they require and by working clinically, as required by service demand, as a member of the team you will ensure a positive patient experience. You will be expected to coordinate and manage capacity on a daily basis to allow efficient patient flow and to help achieve the two hour urgent response time within the Triage- Clinical Hub working environment.
The Service will operate between the hours of 8am - 9pm, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. The successful applicant will be expected to work flexibly throughout this period.
Main duties of the job
The Dudley Clinical Hub (DCH) provides a single point of access for patients registered with a Dudley GP for all admission avoidance referrals from professionals and for patients requiring Health and Social Care Services.We are looking for a registeredNurse who has demonstrable clinical post registration experience to support and manage our Triage team within the Dudley Clinical Hub.They will work alongside the Medical Lead, Operational Leads and Advanced Clinical Practitioners to empower our triage Nurses to support our service to give our patients the best experience possible.
Based at Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre, the successful applicant will join an integrated, collaboratively focused team, employing a proactive clinical practice and knowledge to provide phone triage / clinical assessment skills in order to support urgent care for patients across our health economy.The primary objectives of DCH triage and two hour urgent response team is to prevent unnecessary admission to acute care and to facilitate collaborative MDT management for patients closer to home.
We need the applicants to be flexible, approachable and have a sound clinical evidence based background and knowledge. They will need to be friendly but assertive, and be confident in their own decision making and be able to challenge when necessary.
If the job is for you, please apply as we look forward to hearing from you!
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing.
- Educated to diploma level or can demonstrate experience of operating at this level
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
Desirable
- Educated to first degree level or evidence of study at degree level.
knowledge and Training
Essential
- Proven nursing / midwifery experience since qualification. Evidence of substantial Triage work and dealing with acutely unwell patients.
Experiance
Essential
- Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources in the acute/ community setting.
- Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team.
- Able to work flexibly e.g., support other Interview Nursing/AHP Teams/Services.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills
- Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership theory and practice
- Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented teamwork practices
- Knowledge of effective people management practices.
- Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and managing change
- Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patient and visitors.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and develop others.
- Organised approach to work.
- Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence-based practices and professional issues affecting nursing.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice
- Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre
Venture Way
Brierley Hill
DY5 1RU
