Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospital at Night Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area: Critical Care Outreach Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 361-6870668 Site: Lister Hospital Town: Stevenage Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 03/02/2025 Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Our mission is: Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities Our vision to 2030 is: To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service Job overview
We are recruiting for Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospital at Night Coordinators who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. You will be responsible for expert, safe, effective triage and coordination of all clinical tasks across all specialities and divisions, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time, securing positive clinical outcomes and increased efficiency. The HAN coordinators will also be expected to assess and manage acutely unwell and deteriorating patients and take part in clinical audit, education, and present at appropriate. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job
Expert clinical triage and prioritisation of key clinical tasks Effective and timely communication with teams across all specialities and divisions Clinical assessment and management of acutely deteriorating patients Develop the skills of generalist nursing staff and other members of the MDT to provide high standards of care for the deteriorating patient Provide specialist support and advice to all stakeholders ensuring positive outcomes for patients Communicate highly sensitive and complex information in dynamic and complex environments Utilisation of software and systems to coordinate activity seamlessly Clinical audit, evaluation of data and implementation of improvement projects and practices Responding to calls made as per Martha's Rule Key member of emergency response team Close liaison with Critical Care Unit team, coordination of Critical Care discharges to ensure safe transfer to ward level care Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Undergraduate Degree or equivalent professional qualification Recognised post-graduate qualification relating to critical care, clinical care related to the deteriorating patient specialty or working towards with relevant experience ILS provider Evidence of continued professional development ALS provider Coaching qualification Leadership Qualification ALS/APLS Instructor status APLS provider Independent & Supplementary Prescribing Previous Experience
Experience in providing expert clinical care, using advanced clinical judgment in the management of the deteriorating patient and resuscitation care needs Experience in an acute care service setting Experience in supporting a trust wide educational portfolio that supports all health care professionals, including relevant training to the deteriorating patient and resuscitation skills requirements. Experience of leading change projects Experience of supporting nursing, allied health care professional and medical workforce teams in the safe management of the deteriorating patient Experience and high confidence of working with minimal supervision Experience of driving strategic portfolios to improve the quality of patient care Ability to support a range of staff and quality/ clinical services /professional activity Experience in setting objectives and performance management and holding people to account. Experience in participating in complex, sensitive and sometimes difficult conversations Experience in teaching on resuscitation courses Experience of working in the community or liaising with community staff Experience of presenting at conferences and writing for publication Skills
Clinical leadership skills, ability to motivate and develop others Clinical skills in advanced clinical assessment and treatment planning Drive & enthusiasm for quality improvement with a high degree of personal motivation Clinical expert/reflective practitioner Ability to think creatively to help identify innovative solutions to problems Advanced resuscitation provider skills Ability to develop effective local & national networks Coaching skills Knowledge
Excellent understanding of principles and evidence-based practice of management of the acutely unwell and deteriorating in patients. Excellent knowledge of Resuscitation Council UK provider standards An understanding and experience of staff management and organisational development Knowledge and skills in developing educational packages Knowledge of the components of quality domains, quality governance, risk management and assurance function; current NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care. Knowledge of Human Factors systems thinking principles Other requirements
Required to travel between hospital sites Experience and evidence of engagement around the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. Able to actively support the development of a culture that recognises and promotes equality, values diversity, and actively leads by example in deploying these qualities. Understands the impact on equality, diversity and inclusion issues in all aspects of service delivery and planning Role model our Trust values every day Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role Ability to deputise for the Lead Nurse when required Self-motivated, can-do attitude with evidence of the ability to motivate and inspire others Evidence of self-awareness – acknowledgement of own limitations and development required to improve Our values We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do. Include We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together. Respect We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas. Improve We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose. Committed to our Community East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce. We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing resourcing.enh-tr@nhs.net We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust. When you apply... Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e-mail address you have provided on your application form. Some servers automatically send e-mails to your junk mail so please check as well as your inbox. As a publicly funded employer, we need to ensure we utilise our funds responsibly, this may mean we are unable to support sponsorship required to gain the right to work for particular positions. We strongly advise you to contact the line manager or a member of the Resourcing Team before applying to confirm if we will be able to support with sponsorship for that post. King's Trust Support If you’re aged between 16 and 30 years-old, you can get FREE employability support from The King’s Trust. The King’s Trust will help build your CV and cover letter, offer advice and top tips for future interviews and support you with research about working in the NHS. Please contact Enquiries.H&SC@princes-trust.org.uk for support. Secondments/Fixed term Where a vacancy is advertised as a temporary position, the duration will be specified in the advert. If the vacancy becomes permanent towards the end of the specified duration, the successful applicant may not be required to re-apply and can be slotted into the role on a permanent basis if appropriate. If you are an internal applicant applying for a temporary working arrangement, please see the attached notes on secondments. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. Name: Alex Barclay Job title: Lead Nurse for Critical Care Outreach, Sepsis, HAN Email address: alex.barclay1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01438 286437 Additional information: Please contact for further information and to arrange informal visits
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NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area: Critical Care Outreach Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 361-6870668 Site: Lister Hospital Town: Stevenage Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 03/02/2025 Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Our mission is: Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities Our vision to 2030 is: To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service Job overview
We are recruiting for Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospital at Night Coordinators who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. You will be responsible for expert, safe, effective triage and coordination of all clinical tasks across all specialities and divisions, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time, securing positive clinical outcomes and increased efficiency. The HAN coordinators will also be expected to assess and manage acutely unwell and deteriorating patients and take part in clinical audit, education, and present at appropriate. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job
Expert clinical triage and prioritisation of key clinical tasks Effective and timely communication with teams across all specialities and divisions Clinical assessment and management of acutely deteriorating patients Develop the skills of generalist nursing staff and other members of the MDT to provide high standards of care for the deteriorating patient Provide specialist support and advice to all stakeholders ensuring positive outcomes for patients Communicate highly sensitive and complex information in dynamic and complex environments Utilisation of software and systems to coordinate activity seamlessly Clinical audit, evaluation of data and implementation of improvement projects and practices Responding to calls made as per Martha's Rule Key member of emergency response team Close liaison with Critical Care Unit team, coordination of Critical Care discharges to ensure safe transfer to ward level care Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Undergraduate Degree or equivalent professional qualification Recognised post-graduate qualification relating to critical care, clinical care related to the deteriorating patient specialty or working towards with relevant experience ILS provider Evidence of continued professional development ALS provider Coaching qualification Leadership Qualification ALS/APLS Instructor status APLS provider Independent & Supplementary Prescribing Previous Experience
Experience in providing expert clinical care, using advanced clinical judgment in the management of the deteriorating patient and resuscitation care needs Experience in an acute care service setting Experience in supporting a trust wide educational portfolio that supports all health care professionals, including relevant training to the deteriorating patient and resuscitation skills requirements. Experience of leading change projects Experience of supporting nursing, allied health care professional and medical workforce teams in the safe management of the deteriorating patient Experience and high confidence of working with minimal supervision Experience of driving strategic portfolios to improve the quality of patient care Ability to support a range of staff and quality/ clinical services /professional activity Experience in setting objectives and performance management and holding people to account. Experience in participating in complex, sensitive and sometimes difficult conversations Experience in teaching on resuscitation courses Experience of working in the community or liaising with community staff Experience of presenting at conferences and writing for publication Skills
Clinical leadership skills, ability to motivate and develop others Clinical skills in advanced clinical assessment and treatment planning Drive & enthusiasm for quality improvement with a high degree of personal motivation Clinical expert/reflective practitioner Ability to think creatively to help identify innovative solutions to problems Advanced resuscitation provider skills Ability to develop effective local & national networks Coaching skills Knowledge
Excellent understanding of principles and evidence-based practice of management of the acutely unwell and deteriorating in patients. Excellent knowledge of Resuscitation Council UK provider standards An understanding and experience of staff management and organisational development Knowledge and skills in developing educational packages Knowledge of the components of quality domains, quality governance, risk management and assurance function; current NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care. Knowledge of Human Factors systems thinking principles Other requirements
Required to travel between hospital sites Experience and evidence of engagement around the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. Able to actively support the development of a culture that recognises and promotes equality, values diversity, and actively leads by example in deploying these qualities. Understands the impact on equality, diversity and inclusion issues in all aspects of service delivery and planning Role model our Trust values every day Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role Ability to deputise for the Lead Nurse when required Self-motivated, can-do attitude with evidence of the ability to motivate and inspire others Evidence of self-awareness – acknowledgement of own limitations and development required to improve Our values We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do. Include We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together. Respect We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas. Improve We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose. Committed to our Community East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce. We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing resourcing.enh-tr@nhs.net We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust. When you apply... Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e-mail address you have provided on your application form. Some servers automatically send e-mails to your junk mail so please check as well as your inbox. As a publicly funded employer, we need to ensure we utilise our funds responsibly, this may mean we are unable to support sponsorship required to gain the right to work for particular positions. We strongly advise you to contact the line manager or a member of the Resourcing Team before applying to confirm if we will be able to support with sponsorship for that post. King's Trust Support If you’re aged between 16 and 30 years-old, you can get FREE employability support from The King’s Trust. The King’s Trust will help build your CV and cover letter, offer advice and top tips for future interviews and support you with research about working in the NHS. Please contact Enquiries.H&SC@princes-trust.org.uk for support. Secondments/Fixed term Where a vacancy is advertised as a temporary position, the duration will be specified in the advert. If the vacancy becomes permanent towards the end of the specified duration, the successful applicant may not be required to re-apply and can be slotted into the role on a permanent basis if appropriate. If you are an internal applicant applying for a temporary working arrangement, please see the attached notes on secondments. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. Name: Alex Barclay Job title: Lead Nurse for Critical Care Outreach, Sepsis, HAN Email address: alex.barclay1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01438 286437 Additional information: Please contact for further information and to arrange informal visits
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