Job summary
Are you a qualified Enhanced Clinical Practitioner?
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join the advanced practice nursing team to support thecolorectal surgical team with the management of patients on a faster diagnosis pathway (FDS). The role will also include supporting The Colorectal Enhanced Recovery (ERP) Pathway.
You will need to demonstrate the necessary skills to support the management of patients on an FDS Colorectal pathway.
The service is currently Monday-Friday.
Please note the following
This post is for 1x 22.5 hrs / week (fixed term 15 months).
As a qualified ECP, you will be offered a band 7 position.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please carefully read the job description and person specification documents attached.
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 at interview.
Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the job in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification carefully.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the job in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification carefully.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Enhanced Clinical Practice Qualification
Desirable
- Level 7 post registration graduation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrating experience of managing a discrete aspect of a patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise with surgical specialities
- Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly specialised theoretical and practical, enhanced knowledge of colorectal specialty and common presentations
- Understanding of the principles of effective budgetary management.
Desirable
- Clinical Assessment Skills/HAPE/History Taking and Physical Examination
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable enhanced clinical skills, within colorectal surgical pathways.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients 'care.
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Enhanced Clinical Practice Qualification
Desirable
- Level 7 post registration graduation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrating experience of managing a discrete aspect of a patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise with surgical specialities
- Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly specialised theoretical and practical, enhanced knowledge of colorectal specialty and common presentations
- Understanding of the principles of effective budgetary management.
Desirable
- Clinical Assessment Skills/HAPE/History Taking and Physical Examination
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable enhanced clinical skills, within colorectal surgical pathways.
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients 'care.
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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).
