Chief Nurse Fellowship

Welcome from Liz Rix, Chief Nurse

“I have worked across the country leading nurses to provide the best possible care to patients.

When I started at Portsmouth it was immediately apparent how strong the community is within and surrounding the hospital. And just how proud people are of Portsmouth and of PHU.

We are looking for nurses who are searching for the next step in their nursing career.

If you would like to improve the care you deliver through leadership development, academic experience and a bespoke improvement approach then our Chief Nurse Fellowship could be for you."

JOIN OUR PHU FAMILY

The fellowship programme will allow you to continue working clinically whilst undertaking a bespoke training programme, completing a Level 7 academic module and developing skills in quality improvement, research and writing for publication.

Take a look at our brochure and vacancies and please get in touch with the nursing team if you have any questions.

WHY CHOOSE PHU?

We are a military hospital and more than 200 military medical personnel – a mix of Doctors, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Allied Healthcare Professionals from the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and Army – work alongside NHS colleagues to care for our patients. Our strong approach to teamwork helps share best practice between the NHS and military. We are home to the Wessex Kidney Centre, which is the third largest renal unit in England, providing a comprehensive renal service to about 2.4 million adults across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the adjacent parts of Wiltshire, West Sussex, Berkshire and Surrey. We have one of the largest programmes of robotic surgery in the country, having carried out over 3000 robotic procedures since we installed a Da Vinci robot at the hospital in 2013.

Over the past year, our teams have recruited 14,241 participants into clinical trials in 127 studies across 26 departments in the Trust, with more than 7,500 of those involved in COVID-19 to help advance global understanding of the virus. The Trust is ranked as the highest recruiting large acute trust across the country and 11th of all Trusts. PHU is also ranked 11th nationally for COVID trial recruitment with 5,410 patients into the Clinical Characterisation Protocol study, 2,492 into a home grown Stop-Covid19 study and 317 into the SIREN study.

Supported by £58 million of national funding we are building a new Emergency Department for the people of Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. The new ED will provide a range of new and improved facilities including double the current resus capacity from four adult bays to eight for patients needing treatment for critical conditions; two further paediatric resus bays for children; a new CT scanner for patients requiring a specialist scan, and faster access to our radiology team for scans and tests.

We are Florence Nightingale Foundation academy members, with collaborative leadership programmes for our nursing teams.

MEET OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM

Penny Emerit Chief Executive

Chris Evans Deputy Chief Executive & Chief Operating Officer

John Knighton Medical Director

Liz Rix Chief Nurse

Mark Orchard Chief Financial Officer

Nicole Cornelius Chief People Officer

Graham Terry Director of Performance and Strategy

Anoop Chauhan Executive Director of Research

Lisa Ward Director of Communications

for our patients and communities".

THE ROLE CHIEF NURSE FELLOWSHIP

Key components

The Chief Nurse Fellowship is designed to empower front-line nurses to improve patient care through leadership development, academic experience and the undertaking of quality improvement projects, directly aligned to the specialties in which they are based. It provides nursing staff the opportunity to continue to work clinically, whilst also undertaking a bespoke training programme, completing a Level 7 Academic module and developing skills in quality improvement, research and writing for publication.

The fellowship will consist of a two year full-time programme, working clinically for 4 days a week and 1 day a week for the following components:

Component One: Academic Study at Level 7

The fellow will undertake one of the following Level 7 modules at a local university focused on leadership, research skills or healthcare management. The courses available are as follows:

• Research Methods (Level 7) - University of Southampton

• Leading and Managing Organisations and systems (Level 7) - University of Southampton

• Improving Personal and Organisaitonal Performance (Level 7) - Bournemouth University

• Strategic Leadership (Level 7) - Bournemouth University

• Leading for Change (Level 7) - Bournemouth University

Component Two: Chief Nurse Development Plan

The fellows will complete an initial development session with the Chief Nurse, creating a professional development plan and setting clear objectives to achieve across the two year programme. The post holder will then meet half way through the programme with the Chief Nurse to work through this plan, receiving coaching and mentorship to support the achievement of the objectives. One final session will be held with the Chief Nurse, reflecting on the programme, ensuring the objectives have been met and outlining the next steps for the candidates career progression.

Component Three: Mentorship and Supervision

The fellows will be supported throughout their programme through bi-monthly mentorship and group supervision. The fellows will be assigned to a Divisional Nurse Director who will act as a professional mentor, supporting the fellows through the programme and the completion of their professional development plan. Every other month, the fellows will get together as a cohort to undertake group supervision through action learning, facilitated by the Senior Matron for Professional Identity.

Component Four: Quality Improvement Project

In collaboration with the Quality Improvement Team at Portsmouth University Hospitals NHS Trust, the fellows will complete a quality improvement project relating to their specialist area and underpinned by quality improvement methodology. The fellows will base their quality improvement project on a challenge or opportunity within their area of clinical practice, that directly impacts patient care.

Component Five: Writing for publication

Following the completion of the quality improvement project, the fellows will present their findings to a stakeholder panel formed of nursing leaders both internal and external to the organisational. The fellows will then receive support from Portsmouth University Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical Academic Leads to write and submit the findings of their quality improvement project for publication.

Component Six: Award Ceremony and Alumni

Following the completion of the programme, the fellows will be presented their Chief Nurse Fellowship at an formal award ceremony. The fellows will then become PHU Chief Nurse Fellow Alumni in which they can support the next cohort of fellows through their programme.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Clinical/Professional

Promote and set high standards of nursing care and maintain the delivery of quality care within the trust policies, protocols and guidelines

Provide and deliver a high standard of evidence based nursing care through the assessment, planning, and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. Initiate and co-ordinate care in the clinical area for a specified groups of patients

Recognise and respond to a change in patient status undertaking first line interventions within scope of practice and refer on to the appropriate clinician as required

Actively promote safe and effective working practices to prevent harm to the patients within your care and take part in safety audits to maintain high quality standards.

Communicating and working with the multidisciplinary team to improve quality of care, and informed clinical decisions. Promote innovation and share any new ideas to improve patient care.

Participate in the allocation of workload and ensure efficient bed management and effective patient flow.

Coordinate care for a clinical area once deemed competent to do so.

Liaise, report and document any relevant nursing/patient needs with other health care professionals with on-going responsibility for patient care, communicating changes as they occur.

Ensuring that accurate and timely patient records are maintained

Implement the trust ‘values and beliefs’ ensuring they are embedded into everyday practice and evaluate their impact on the patients’ experience.

Engage and interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patient’s care planning care as outlined in the ward/unit philosophy.

Ensure concerns raised by patients and their families are escalated and dealt with in an open, honest and transparent way, in line with trust policies, procedures and Duty of Candour legislation.

Maintain and continually develop in-depth specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the individual clinical area.

Achieve competence in the use of medical devices/equipment by accessing training and maintain these

Promote health education within the clinical area and advise patient, family, and others in health promotion issues, making every contact count. Promote the health and well-being of staff, patients and their carers

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Management/Leadership

Report, escalate and manage patient safety events and clinical emergencies as detailed in Trust-wide and local protocols and procedures.

Be proactive in the prevention and management of complaints (formal and those via Patient Advice and Liaison Service) and when they occur investigate and respond in a timely manner.

In conjunction with other team members, participate in quality monitoring and improvements via involvement in the Portsmouth Bundle.

Manage the discharge and transfer of patients by using the SAFER discharge bundle and other discharge policies to ensure a seamless transition from hospital to home or other community care services.

Comply and promote compliance with Trust policies and guidelines e.g. Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control

Take appropriate action to address unexpected changes and situations, informing the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or other if unable to resolve.

Contribute to the clinical area non-pay budgets to ensuring good housekeeping and economic use of resources.

Delegate duties and tasks to un-registered staff, students/trainees and other staff as appropriate Bands 1 to 4 as appropriate

Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients, and visitors within Trust premises.

Work closely with partners i e Engie, resolving any issues regarding cleanliness, provision of food and maintenance of the environment. Ensure staff are aware how to escalate when issues cannot be resolved.

Research

Contribute to a research culture within the nursing team to identify current knowledge and deliver evidence based care.

Support local research teams, contribute to local department multidisciplinary audits. Liaise with the relevant research nurse to ensure patients are identified to take part in clinical research studies and research is delivered safely on the ward.

Embed in the team culture the concept of recruitment to clinical trials which is a national performance indicator

Education

Ensure staff under the post holder’s leadership has an annual personal development review and set achievable objectives. Feed agreed development opportunities into the department training plan.

Create a culture for learning and development that will sustain person-centred safe and effective care. Encourage team open-ness so that an evidence based approach is utilised and applied to nursing care

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Supervise, assess, mentor student nurses and support all Health Care Professionals, junior staff including bank and agency staff in an associate/buddy role until undertaking a qualified mentor role following recognised training.

Encourage a culture where students receive quality placements supported by mentorship and teaching from the multi-professional team

With the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse ensure student mentors and sign off mentors within the clinical area are up-to-date with NMC standards, including annual updates and undertaking triennial reviews

Responsible for ensuring that ward/department staff undertake essential training. Ensure there are processes in place for the orientation of new/temp staff and preceptorship for junior nurses

Communication and Working Relations

Communicate highly sensitive and complex information with empathy ensuring that information is understood.

Communicating and co-operating with other wards and departments, promoting and maintaining good working relationships within own clinical area and across the organisation, giving accurate information as required and keeping everyone informed of any untoward incidents

Deal with interpersonal conflict and escalate to senior nurse to assist with resolution of any adverse situation/incidents. Comply and promote compliance to Trust policies e.g. Harassment

and Bullying

Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in the induction of temporary staff to ward policies and routine.

Communicate complex/sensitive information with empathy and respect ensuring understanding.

Working Conditions and Effort

May be frequently exposed to distressing circumstances e.g. if working with patients who are terminally ill and their families and/or exposed to other conditions

Occasional/frequent exposure to unpleasant or highly unpleasant working conditions e.g. bodily fluids, smell, etc.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE ROLE

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Clinically competent at Band 5

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Teaching and mentoring skills

Team building skills

Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others

Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team

Able to support development of others

Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues

Health promotion

Advocacy skills

Strong customer service skills

Desirable

Ability to adapt to change within working situation

Intravenous Therapy Skills

Mentors Course

Working Together For Patients with Compassion as One Team Always Improving Strategic approach (clarity on objectives, clear on expectations)

Relationship building (communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships)

Personal credibility (visibility, approachable, back bone, courage, resilience, confidence, role model, challenge bad behaviour, manage poor performance, act with honesty and integrity)

Passion to succeed (patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence)

Harness performance through teams (champion positive change, develop staff, create a culture without fear of retribution, actively listen and value contribution, feedback and empower staff , respect diversity)

Job holders are required to act in such a way that at all times the health and well being of children and vulnerable adults is safeguarded Familiarisation with and adherence to the Safeguarding Policies of the Trust is an essential requirement for all employees. In addition all staff are expected to complete essential/mandatory training in this area.

Benefits for you

On site nursery

Tops Day Nursery is discounted for Trust staff. Shift pattern bookings are available, and it is based on the hospital campus

Key Worker Housing

There are a set amount of properties available from each housing association that are reserved exclusively for the use of key workers. The scheme is open to all clinical NHS employees (excluding doctors and dentists) but please take note that eligible job roles may vary between local authorities, in order to establish definitive judgments it is advisable to contact local HomeBuy agencies.

Discounts

As an NHS Employee, you’ll be entitled to a whole range of discounts with retailers and other organisations From reduced gym membership to money off your shopping, you can find most deals available on the NHS Discounts website or the Blue Light Card.

Financial support

As well as a range of discounts we have a Home Electronics Solution package which allows you to buy the latest technology for your home and spread the cost. There are no credit checks, deposits or hidden payments We offer interest free loans to staff for the purchase of monthly/quarterly/annual ferry and rail tickets. We work with NHS Fleet My New Car who offer a salary sacrifice lease car scheme for staff. We can offer financial assistance for newly appointed staff who as a result of their appointment need to move their main domestic residence a reasonable distance, including those staff appointed from overseas.

TAKING CARE OF YOU

We know that you can only provide the best possible care, when you are at your best so we take your health and wellbeing seriously. We want you to take control of your health and wellbeing by providing you will a range of opportunities to look after your physical and mental health. These include:

Extensive health and wellbeing support hub.

Access to psychological therapies

Dedicated fast track physiotherapy service

On-site wellness centre with gym, heated pool, health and treatment services including personal training.

Cycle to work scheme

Staff support networks for Black Asian Minority Ethnic staff, LGBTQ+ staff and Disabled staff.

Employee assistance programme for counselling, support, legal advice & more

We have a beach hut which is available for staff to hire free of charge. Based on Southsea seafront it has everything you need for a relaxing day.

Professional Nurse Advocates are being introduced to provide restorative supervision to support wellbeing.

THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth is a city steeped in history with a proud maritime heritage dating back 500 years. It is considered the home of the Royal Navy and hosts the Historic Dockyard with the prestigious Mary Rose. If it’s shopping and leisure you ’ re looking for then Gunwharf Quays has the latest designer brands and a wide range of restaurants and bars. There is also the Spinnaker Tower which stands at over 170 metres tall offering breath-taking views over Portsmouth harbour, the city, Solent, South Down and Isle of Wight.

Portsmouth is also home to a large number of sporting events and leisure activities including the Great South Run, an International Kite Festival and Victorious Festival The city is served with great travel links include direct trains to London, a ferry service the Isle of Wight and European and several large airports. If you currently live further afield then, get in touch to enquire about our attractive relocation packages and join us to enjoy south coast living.

For more information please contact: Emily Jones, Senior Matron for Medicine (023 9228 6000, EXT -6249, or email Emily.jones2@porthosp.nhs.uk)

You can apply for a chief nurse fellow through NHS jobs. There is also further information on our careers page which can be found at www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/