We are excited to offer a permanent Clinical Nurse Specialist Role post in the
Complex Older People's Service (COPS)
at University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).
This CNS post will be supported by the Acute Frailty ACP. You will also work closely with the multidisciplinary team and be further supported by the Medical Specialities Matron.
We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational, and forward-thinking health care professional. The post holder will contribute to the dementia education programme across the Trust incorporating 1:1 and group education. They will participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of a seamless dementia care pathway, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care, treatment and support throughout the hospital journey and beyond.
We work to the ethos of recognising Frailty and enabling older people to maintain health, well-being, and maximum independence. You will be actively involved in developing and delivering our acute care pathways and providing Comprehensive Geriatric assessment reviews and care planning.
Main duties of the job You should have extensive experience in the Care of the older people as well as having excellent leadership, management, and communication skills.
Enthusiasm, a desire to learn and flexibility are essential for this role, as are good interpersonal and organisational skills. You will take pride in your responsibility for the quality of the care in your clinical area, provide sound clinical and professional leadership to your multi-disciplinary team and create a culture where the team feel empowered.
The service aims to deliver and sustain the highest standards of care, quality, safety and dignity for all of our patients.
If you are keen to develop and work as part of our dynamic team then we would love to hear from you. Informal visits are very welcome where you will be able to find out more information about this exciting opportunity.
About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital Eastman Dental Hospital Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register Teaching/Assessment programme Relevant post-registration programme
Experience Essential Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in same specialty at Band 5 or above (SO)*
Desirable Completed/completing first degree
Skills and Abilities Essential Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area Committed to providing safe, effective and timely patient-centred care in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and Trust Core standards
Communication Essential Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
Personal and People Development Essential Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator Reflective in Practice Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice
Specific Requirements Essential Flexible approach to shift patterns
Values Essential Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address University College London Hospital 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Complex Older People's Service (COPS)
at University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).
This CNS post will be supported by the Acute Frailty ACP. You will also work closely with the multidisciplinary team and be further supported by the Medical Specialities Matron.
We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational, and forward-thinking health care professional. The post holder will contribute to the dementia education programme across the Trust incorporating 1:1 and group education. They will participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of a seamless dementia care pathway, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care, treatment and support throughout the hospital journey and beyond.
We work to the ethos of recognising Frailty and enabling older people to maintain health, well-being, and maximum independence. You will be actively involved in developing and delivering our acute care pathways and providing Comprehensive Geriatric assessment reviews and care planning.
Main duties of the job You should have extensive experience in the Care of the older people as well as having excellent leadership, management, and communication skills.
Enthusiasm, a desire to learn and flexibility are essential for this role, as are good interpersonal and organisational skills. You will take pride in your responsibility for the quality of the care in your clinical area, provide sound clinical and professional leadership to your multi-disciplinary team and create a culture where the team feel empowered.
The service aims to deliver and sustain the highest standards of care, quality, safety and dignity for all of our patients.
If you are keen to develop and work as part of our dynamic team then we would love to hear from you. Informal visits are very welcome where you will be able to find out more information about this exciting opportunity.
About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital Eastman Dental Hospital Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register Teaching/Assessment programme Relevant post-registration programme
Experience Essential Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in same specialty at Band 5 or above (SO)*
Desirable Completed/completing first degree
Skills and Abilities Essential Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area Committed to providing safe, effective and timely patient-centred care in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and Trust Core standards
Communication Essential Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
Personal and People Development Essential Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator Reflective in Practice Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice
Specific Requirements Essential Flexible approach to shift patterns
Values Essential Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address University College London Hospital 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
