Person Specification – Headway Acute Trauma Support - Nurse
Requirements / Essential / Desirable / To be Tested*Education, training and qualifications / Current level one NMC registration
Have a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification
Possession of a Mentoring Course
Able to demonstrate academic learning at level 3 / Post registration clinical qualification in Neurosurgical Care / Critical Care / Trauma Care
Professional and personal development related to clinical area/care group.
Formal leadership and management training / A/I
Previous Experience / Significant post registration experience within a Neurosurgical, Critical Care or Trauma environment
Experience of working and supporting families making difficult and life changing decisions in the acute setting and beyond / Experience of working in a senior nurse or specialist nurse role
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals / A/I
Skills & Abilities / Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and collaborative working in a large multidisciplinary team
Ability to develop services and lead on service improvements and evaluations
Ability to develop educational programs / training for patients, families and staff
Ability to set up and lead on patient and family support / follow up clinics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style
Ability to deal with conflict
Ability to provide focused support to families and staff / Ability to demonstrate familiarity with information technology
Participation in research, audit and teaching within area of expertise / A/I
Knowledge / Applied understanding of the needs of patients and family members in the acute setting.
Clear understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Knowledge of current issues in neurological care.
Full understanding of all issues relating to Confidentiality and Caldicott Guidelines. / Ability to apply neurological care knowledge into practice
Ability to develop and support the educational needs of others
Knowledge of NMC Standards and Code of Conduct / A/I
Requirements / Essential / Desirable / To be Tested*
Other requirements relevant to the post / Reliable, and committed to the role of supporting families at the acute stage - post brain injury
Flexible approach, able to recognise signs of stress in self and others and take appropriate action
Motivator
Ability to gain the trust, confidence and respect of patients, families, and staff of a variety of levels and disciplines
To participate in the development of a culture which actively promotes the involvement of service users and carers.
Excellent time management skills.
Hold a current UK driving licence and have a car / Computer skills or willingness to undertake training within / A/I
*A application form I interview
August 2016
August 2016