Clinical Site Practitioner

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Practitioner (with Experience in Acute Care)
• Holds the Adult Acute Care Module (or equivalent)
• Holds Mentorship qualification or acts as Practice Supervisor/Assessor
• Evidence of post-registration study at Level 6 or 7 or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Holds Clinical Assessment Module (or equivalent)
• Holds Non-Medical Prescribing qualification Module (or willing to undertake)
• Holds IR(ME)R qualification and experience of requesting X-rays

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum 2 years' experience at Band 6 level in an acute care setting
• Experience of managing and/or supervising clinical teams
• Experience of managing rosters and staff allocations
• Extensive experience of core clinical competencies such as venepuncture, IV cannulation, 12-Lead ECG's, NGT insertion, catheterisation
• Demonstrable experience of managing holistic, complex end-of-life care and decisions involving patients and relatives
• Confidence in setting up and monitoring medical devices such as infusion pumps, syringe drivers and other core devices
• Demonstrable experience in nursing the acutely unwell patient

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing acute respiratory patients including the use of NIV, CPAP, tracheostomy, or willingness to undertake additional training and competencies including Critical Care upskilling sessions
• Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing and guidelines development.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates effective leadership skills
• Demonstrates the multi-disciplinary/multi agency approach to patient care demonstrating the ability to advocate for patients
• Evidence of working within the clinical governance framework
• Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of issues including pressure tissue damage, sepsis, dementia, delirium and challenging behaviours
• Extensive knowledge of medicines optimisation and medicines management including parental and intravenous management

Key skills

Essential criteria

• Professional and confident communication skills
• Be up to date with Immediate Life Support (ILS)
• Be up to date or willing to undertake training on Paediatric Intermediate Life support (PILS)
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of professionals
• Ability to analyse complex problems and successfully implement workable solutions

Desirable criteria

• Have attended Critical Care upskilling sessions/course
• Hold a valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: