About this role
Job summary
To provide effective nursing leadership, expertise and professional advice that supports and further develops the service delivery within the Gynaecology Division
To act as a role model and expert practitioner.
To provide clinical expertise through the ongoing expansion and development of nursing skills, with an emphasis on clinical examination and assessment skills to meet the clinical service needs.
To provide innovative and progressive input to the continual improvement of both in-patient and out-patient care through research and evidence based practice.
To work autonomously and interact effectively within the multi-professional team, to provide a quality service sensitive to the needs of women with gynaecological problems.
To participate in the implementation and achievement of the Trust Strategy
Main duties of the job
You will practise in compliance with the Code of Professional Conduct outlined by the NMC and always work within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for your decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
Clinical duties will comprise a minimum 80% your working time, with up to 20% non-clinical time for supporting professional activities to include continuing professional development (CPD) and evidence of work toward the ongoing development of the service utilising the other three pillars of advanced practise (i.e. leadership/management, research and education.)
You will be in a senior clinical leadership position and be expected to represent your speciality/service area at this level and as well as functioning as a role model for advanced clinical practice.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part ofNHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG)in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit theircareers page.
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Job description Job responsibilities
There are four pillars to the ANP role
1 Advanced Clinical Practice incorporating expert clinical skills and autonomous
decision making
2 Professional leadership and management
3 Education Training and Professional Development
4 Research Audit and Evaluation, Practice and Service development
Clinical
You will be competent and proficient your area of clinical practice, independently managing clinical conditions, making autonomous decisions and seeking advice when appropriate.
You will demonstrate advanced communication skills, recognise the different roles and contributions of clinical staff, and be able to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary care team.
You will evaluate your own practice; ensuring that you maintain clinical skills and competency in your area of practice and work to develop your role in line with the needs and objectives of the service. You will complete yearly clinical competency assessments.
Management and Leadership
As a senior clinical figure in our organisation, you will be a role model for advanced clinical practice across all 4 pillars of practice. You will demonstrate this by:
Operationalising the values and vision of the organisation and working towards these as a fundamental component of your role.
Liaise with senior nursing and midwifery shift coordinators on Gynaecology ward and Outpatient department to ensure women receive appropriate care in the appropriate place.
Develop strong working relationships with operational support staff and give clinical guidance to benefit patient care.
Education Training and Professional Development
Actively participate in an annual personal development review (PDR) covering all four pillars of practice to evidence continued competence and on-going development.
Through sharing your experience and expertise across the organisation you will make a wider contribution to general patient care.
Support the organisation in building capacity and capability of its workforce through participating in teaching and learning activities and the development of teaching materials.
Research Audit and Evaluation, Practice and Service Development
Actively participate and engage in audit and research activities and use an expert level of knowledge to identify gaps in research and work towards filling them. You will use your internal and external professional networks to facilitate the development of this research and audit plan.
Person Specification
Advanced Clinical Practice Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes Essential
On Part 1 of the NMC Register MSc ( evidencing all 4 pillars of advanced practice capability and assessed in practice Possesses Non-Medical Prescribing Course (V300) Mentorship/Teaching qualification History Taking Skills
Desirable
Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development within current field, linked to demonstrable clinical competences
Leadership and Management Essential
Evidence of leadership at local level Ability to manage a team of patients and prioritise workload Operational knowledge of adjacent services
Desirable
Experience within adjacent services Leadership qualification / course
Research and Audit Essential
Clinical audit experience Research Skills
Desirable
Previous publication(s)
Personal Attributes Essential
Drive to improve the service Flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the service Highly motivated self-directed practitioner with excellent organisational skills Excellent communication skills verbally and written Well-developed facilitation and influencing skills, effective negotiation and conflict management skills Proven Team player
Desirable
Ability to lead a team to support effective safe clinical care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)