Lead Acute Deterioration Response Nurse

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Huddersfield

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 55,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced clinical leader to join the Resilience, Acute Flow and Transformation Directorate. The role focuses on identification, assessment and treatment of deteriorating patients, with responsibility for nursing and multidisciplinary leadership, and for improving patient outcomes 24/7.

The post holder will support ward teams, coordinate care for acutely deteriorating patients, participate in OSCE as part of interview process, and

Responsibilities

To provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and other healthcare professionals
The post holder will provide advice and support to wider members of the multi-disciplinary team
To facilitate the stepdown of patients from Critical Care to ward areas
To provide informal and formal education to all healthcare professionals within the Trust
To proactively manage the clinical workload at night as necessary, The post holder will ensure safe and effective patient care
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to deteriorating patients referred by the ward teams and NEWS2 escalation
Work closely with the medical, surgical and critical care consultants and resident doctors, attending medical handovers
Provide expert clinical advice and guidance to ward staff in the support of patients 24/7
To provide informal and formal education to all staff regarding recognition and care of deteriorating patients and acutely ill patients
Manage and support the Nursing Associates allocate tasks via the Trusts Task Management system to coordinate the delivery of care in Out of Hours period
Establish and maintain effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams
To liaise and work closely with medical and nursing staff within Critical Care
Work in partnership with ward managers to ensure that prescribed standards of patient care are met
To support the Clinical lead with Quality Improvement projects across the trust, taking the lead when required
To provide relevant and clear information, education and advice for patients, carer's and family at all times