Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care
Professional to work as an Emergency Care Practitioner (Band 7) across the Emergency
Departments of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
The Emergency Departments at STSFT have a well-established team of Lead
ACPs, ACPs and ECPs (Spanning across Band 8b to Band 6) working across all
areas of the ED. With this we can provide an excellent supervision and
development program for staff.
The successful applicant will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing
and treating patients presenting with a wide range of clinical conditions which
will include medical, surgical and trauma cases. You may also be asked to
provide some supervision to more junior members of the team. You will be
required to provide flexible cover over a 24-hour period. The post will be
rotational between the main ED and UTC on both sites.
The individual should be intent on delivering a high-quality service
within the ED. Emergency Care experience
is essential however educational opportunities are available to develop skills
and knowledge. There is an ongoing work based educational and clinical
supervision program. Successful applicants will be expected to follow the RCEM
curriculum and actively engage with completion of the portfolio.
Main duties of the job
We will accept applications from candidates who meet all the personal specifications, except prescribing qualification, so long as you have commenced or have a confirmed place on a prescribing course. If successful at interview you would be placed or remain on a Band 6 pay point until prescribing qualification is completed.
What we can offer-
An induction
program for new staff
Weekly protected
in-house teaching program.
Funded access to
the RCEM eportfolio and eLearning
Clinical Education
in practice
Support from a
named consultant and ACP
Opportunities to
progress across 4 pillars of advanced practice.
Key requirements of applicants-
To
be a registered HCP (NMC/HCPC),
Successful
completion of an undergraduate degree
Successful
completion of a university accredited clinical skills course
Experience of working as an autonomous
practitioner in the acute sector.
Willingness to maintain an advanced practice
portfolio.
Non-Medical prescribing is required
We recommend arranging an informal visit to the department once invited
to interview.
This post is subject to satisfactory CRB check
at enhanced level
Contact
details for job related candidate queries:
Amanda
Hay - Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner amanda.hay3@nhs.net
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
- To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
- To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
- To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
- To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
- To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
- Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
- Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
- To represent the service nationwide.
- To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met.
- To manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
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- To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
- To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
- To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
- To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
- To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
- To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
- To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
- Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
- Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
- To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
- To represent the service nationwide.
- To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met.
- To manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
-
- To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
- To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Research skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism.
- Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to travel access sites.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Research skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism.
- Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to travel access sites.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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