Job summary
We are looking for a motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our Multi-Disciplinary team of qualified and trainee ACP's working in Older Persons Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at UHD. SDEC is a fast paced and dynamic environment that aims to avoid admissions in line with the National Strategy for SDEC and has close working links with our hospital at home team and our Older Persons Admissions unit.
If you are a good communicator with a passion for improving the care of Older People living with Frailty and complex co-morbidities, then we would like to hear from you. You will need to be able to work autonomously as an ACP and have a keen interest in working in Older Persons Services and be a role model to our trainee ACP's and support staff.
The successful post holder will hold an accredited MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or have completed the e-portfolio route with digital badge and be willing to complete our local competency booklet evidencing proficiency in the care of Older People.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding this post.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with relevant professional body
- Non-medical prescriber
- Recognised teaching or mentoring qualification
- Full MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Desirable
- Leadership Course/Qualification
- Older Persons Specific Courses/CPD
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of OPS specialty common presentations
- Participation in research and experience of critical appraisal of the evidence base to inform best practice
- Service Development Experience
- Legal, Ethical and Governance related to Advanced Practice
Desirable
- Teaching Experience
- Radiology Requesting Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with relevant professional body
- Non-medical prescriber
- Recognised teaching or mentoring qualification
- Full MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Desirable
- Leadership Course/Qualification
- Older Persons Specific Courses/CPD
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of OPS specialty common presentations
- Participation in research and experience of critical appraisal of the evidence base to inform best practice
- Service Development Experience
- Legal, Ethical and Governance related to Advanced Practice
Desirable
- Teaching Experience
- Radiology Requesting Experience
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
