Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

· To work with the multidisciplinary team across an integrated pathway of care to deliver quality standards in line with NICE guidance.

· To work with the ACP specialist team to ensure that all patients have equitable access to investigations, treatment and follow-up care.

· To work with the UCR team to develop best practice in line with NICE guidance.

· To work with the team to develop guidelines to enhance optimal management of patients.

· To collect appropriate data against NICE guidance. To use audit as a tool to improve practice and evaluate services.

· To work with the team to implement recommendations from National audits and benchmarking.

· To identify objectives for own professional development which reflect local and national service needs, accessing advice, guidance and support as appropriate.

Performance

· To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and share this with others to positively influence patient care.

· To develop own specialist clinical knowledge and skills and participate in the development of other staff

· To reflect on own practice through clinical supervision/mentorship

· To provide a comprehensive nursing service for patients with conditions within the specialty.

· To work in close liaison with the multi-disciplinary team across the pathway in order to meet the needs of patients and their famillies, and to aim for seamless care.

· To use clinical judgement and skills in decision making to manage this caseload of patients. To develop skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct appropriate intervention.

· To assist in the development of the service

· To vigorously promote the patient’s participation in decision-making, enabling informed choice of treatment.

· To contribute to any audits requested by the Trust, Commissioners or Nationally.

· To identify deteriorating patients and take the appropriate action to manage the situation, liaising with interdisciplinary team as appropriate.

· To obtain valid and effective consent from patients prior to any investigations and treatment.

Workforce

· To attend meetings relevant to the role and represent views of others in formal surroundings

· To contribute both formally and informally to the education, training and development of clinical staff across the integrated pathway of care.

· To contribute to the implementation of NICE guidance to ensure the continuous education of staff in appropriate clinical areas in relation to their understanding and utilisation of evidence-based practice.

· To establish effective working relationships with other health care professionals whose role impinges on the service

Financial

· As part of the team, take responsibility for the effective and efficient use of resources, being aware of resource requirements and limitations.

· Ensure all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable delivery of efficient and safe care.

· As part of the team, evaluate equipment and make recommendations relevant to purchasing policies in conjunction with Procurement.

Partnerships

· To work with patients and carers to assess their specific eduational needs to ensure that they receive full information about their condition.

· To provide patient education and appropriate information leaflets.

· To provide a seamless service for patients across an integrated pathway of care.

· To refer patients to other appropriate specialists to ensure the needs of the patients are met.

· To involve patients/carers views in developing a vision for the future of the service by undertaking patient questionnaire reflecting their experiences and outcomes.

General

· To identify areas of research/audit with the aim to improve evidence based care.

· To keep accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

· To contribute to the development of local and Trust policies in relation to the implementation of NICE guidance.

· To be contactable via a bleep / mobile phone

· To access clinical supervision within the Trust

· To keep up-to-date with new innovations/research within the specialty.

· To undertake research projects where appropriate, with other members of the team.

· To maintain and input data as appropriate on relevant databases.

· To develop and maintain own clinical skills, academic knowledge and expertise as appropriate.

· To act in accordance with the NMC code of professional practice for nurses/midwives.

· To review and maintain standards of documentation in accordance with NMC and Trust standards for records and record keeping.

· To comply with all policies and procedures eg Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.

· To exercise sensitivity and diplomacy regarding role boundaries with other healthcare professionals across the Trust