Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Cardiac Surgery Nurse Case Managers are looking for an experienced senior nurse to work within their team. The post will involve clerking patients in preoperative clinics, coordination of cardiac theatre lists, liaising with regional hospitals and ensuring appropriate and timely transfer and scheduling of inpatients, MDT and MDT working, autonomously manage surgical waiting list and being a main contact for preoperative patients. 

The Cardiac surgery nurse case managers are an established team of experienced, committed and dynamic nurses, who work within a well-defined, structured career pathway with access to formal and informal education.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Nurse Case Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Nurse Case Manager in leading nurse-led treatment and care for a defined caseload of patients, where they practice as an autonomous clinician within the multi-professional team.

The post carries responsibility for the safe delivery of a number of defined roles not routinely performed by nurses within this speciality, and requires competence in specific areas of knowledge, technical skill, nursing expertise and clinical decision-making.
The post carries responsibility for ensuring effective and efficient management of the cardiac surgery waiting lists including appropriate scheduling to ensure that the theatre and critical care resource is used to its maximum and meeting government waiting time targets and local delivery plans.

To provide specialist expertise, advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals, and advise and support the Cardiovascular & Thoracic Care Group regarding the management of the service. In addition, the post holder will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

 We are looking for a person who is passionate about delivering a high standard of patient care. You must have significant experience in a relevant speciality, with the aptitude and skill necessary to troubleshoot, problem solve and advance clinical decision making. If you believe you have the dedication and inspiration along with the necessary skills that we are seeking we would love to discuss this opportunity with you further.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse on the relevant part of the NMC register
• Evidence of study at degree level or equivalent
• Specialist training in area of practice
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of  Supporting a range of learners in practice  Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice

Desirable criteria

• History Taking and Physical Assessment

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Specialist clinical skills and experience
• Evidenced based care philosophy
• Clinical experience at band 5/equivalent or above in relevant speciality
• Commitment to Nurse Led care and further development

Desirable criteria

• Development /use of integrated patient care pathways
• Multidisciplinary team working.
• Team leadership role.

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential criteria

• Confident of own knowledge base
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to synthesise information quickly and act on findings.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Innovative approach to problem solving
• Innovative approach to problem solving
• Able to manage own workload autonomously
• IT skills (Word processing, email and internet as a minimum).

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of own leadership skills/style

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/   See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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