Job summary
Please be aware this is for internal Employees only.
Band 7 until competencies are met then Band 8a
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Professional to work as
an Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Band 8a across the Emergency Departments of
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (B7 - if essential criteria
not met/no evidence of level 7 study to PGdip/not completed yr 1 RCEM
curriculum)
The EDs at STSFT have
a well-established team of Lead ACPs, ACPs and ECPs (Band 8b to Band 6) across
all areas of the ED. With this we can provide excellent supervision and
development.
There is an ongoing
work based educational and clinical supervision program. Successful applicants
will be expected to follow the RCEM curriculum and engage with completion of
the portfolio to credential with RCEM. You will be supported by a Consultant educational
supervisor and there are requirements to engage in Masters level study to
complete an MSc.
The post includes 6hrs
per week non-clinical time in which you would be expected to engage in
leadership, governance and self-development activities.
Contact details for job related candidate queries:
Amanda Hay - Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioneramanda.hay3@chsft.nhs.uk01915656256 ex 42084
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treating patients presenting with a wide range of clinical conditions including medical, surgical and trauma cases. You will be required to provide decision support to a large team of medical and non-medical clinicians in an EM middle grade capacity. You will be required to provide flexible cover over a 24hr period and rotate between the main ED and UTC on both sites.
About us
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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
What we can offer-
Weekly protected in-house
teaching program aimed at the ACP tier.
Access to the RCEM eportfolio
Clinical education and
supervision in practice
Support from a named ED
Consultant and Lead ACP
Opportunities to progress across
4 pillars of advanced practice.
Opportunity to complete MSc
studies.
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
Commitment
to completion of MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Significant
experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in the acute sector.
Evidence
of practical experience across the 4 pillars of advanced practice
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@chsft.nhs.uk 01915656256 ex 42084
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
What we can offer-
Weekly protected in-house
teaching program aimed at the ACP tier.
Access to the RCEM eportfolio
Clinical education and
supervision in practice
Support from a named ED
Consultant and Lead ACP
Opportunities to progress across
4 pillars of advanced practice.
Opportunity to complete MSc
studies.
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
Commitment
to completion of MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Significant
experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in the acute sector.
Evidence
of practical experience across the 4 pillars of advanced practice
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@chsft.nhs.uk 01915656256 ex 42084
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active professional registration with NMC or HCPC.
- Degree in health-related subject.
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or relevant modules that meet 4 pillars of advanced practice.
- Clinical skills qualification.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
- Practice Supervisor/Assessor of recent evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality.
- Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision.
- Knowledge or current NHS, professional and educational issues.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management.
- Knowledge of infection control issues.
- Leadership skills.
- Effective communication both written and verbal.
- Presentation skills.
- Evidence of MDT working.
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines.
- Ability to write reports for senior management.
- Work under own initiative with strong organisational skills and work to deadlines.
- Able to use problem solving skills.
- Time management skills able to prioritise.
- Able to manage change both personally and in leading others.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Able to develop scope of roles and responsibilities for self and other trust staff.
- Competent in the use of IT software packages.
- Extensive portfolio of evidence to demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making using the four pillars that underpin this practice: clinical practice, leadership, management, education and research.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Expert hand/eye co-ordination to facilitate and complete clinical procedures.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in relevant clinical field.
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.
- Audit and research experience.
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active professional registration with NMC or HCPC.
- Degree in health-related subject.
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or relevant modules that meet 4 pillars of advanced practice.
- Clinical skills qualification.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
- Practice Supervisor/Assessor of recent evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality.
- Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision.
- Knowledge or current NHS, professional and educational issues.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management.
- Knowledge of infection control issues.
- Leadership skills.
- Effective communication both written and verbal.
- Presentation skills.
- Evidence of MDT working.
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines.
- Ability to write reports for senior management.
- Work under own initiative with strong organisational skills and work to deadlines.
- Able to use problem solving skills.
- Time management skills able to prioritise.
- Able to manage change both personally and in leading others.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Able to develop scope of roles and responsibilities for self and other trust staff.
- Competent in the use of IT software packages.
- Extensive portfolio of evidence to demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making using the four pillars that underpin this practice: clinical practice, leadership, management, education and research.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Expert hand/eye co-ordination to facilitate and complete clinical procedures.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in relevant clinical field.
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.
- Audit and research experience.
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
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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