Job summary
A hugely exciting and highly sought after opportunity has arisen for a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work in our Emergency Department at RCHT. The RCHT ED ACP team has been well established for over 5 years and the whole team are very excited about the possibility of supporting a trainee in ED.
We welcome applications from a variety of registered professionals.
The post holder will be responsible for their own autonomous workload within the designated clinical area of SDEC.
The post holder will be developed into a highly competent, credible and experienced autonomous practitioner who uses their breath of knowledge, specialist knowledge, professional visibility and advanced clinical skills across the 4 pillars of practice to support and provide professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues.
The post holder within their practice area will be able to take a relevant history; perform a holistic physical and mental health examination; undertake clinical assessment to establish a management plan and evaluate the progress of that plan within the limitations of their scope of practice.This will be carried out under the non-direct supervision of a medical mentor. They will demonstrate advanced clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon evidence-based practice working across all 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions of Emergency Medicine
Perform accurate clinical procedures appropriate to the area of practice, from undertaking history taking and examination of the patient, including further invasive testing, diagnostics and treatments requiring highly developed skills and precision.
Undertake the role of Independent/supplementary Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) within the clinical setting of Acute and Emergency specialty and in line with Trust policy/national guidance.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration e.g., NMC or HCPC
- Educated to master's level or equivalent working towards
- Relevant master's degree (level 7 qualification) via NHS England Accredited University to obtain a Digital Badge and has completed ACP credentialing within qualifying period.
- Educational qualification or experience in supporting education (at appropriate level)
- Advanced Clinical Skills in relevant area of practice. Non-medical prescribing qualification for eligible professions or significant knowledge of therapeutic / pharmacology for Non NMP professions.
- Completion of relevant extended role scope competencies, such as performing LATP; Flow and Uro-dynamics and TWOCs; Flexible Cystoscopies; bladder biopsy; prostate biopsy
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching/assessment/ mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical practice experience, including experience of working with elective and emergency benign and malignant urological patients
- Clinical leadership experience
- Audit or research experience
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Able to identify learning opportunities
- Able to organise own learning and development
- Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
Training
Essential
- Mandatory training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake training as required
- Able to develop and support all grades of staff and deliver specialist training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration e.g., NMC or HCPC
- Educated to master's level or equivalent working towards
- Relevant master's degree (level 7 qualification) via NHS England Accredited University to obtain a Digital Badge and has completed ACP credentialing within qualifying period.
- Educational qualification or experience in supporting education (at appropriate level)
- Advanced Clinical Skills in relevant area of practice. Non-medical prescribing qualification for eligible professions or significant knowledge of therapeutic / pharmacology for Non NMP professions.
- Completion of relevant extended role scope competencies, such as performing LATP; Flow and Uro-dynamics and TWOCs; Flexible Cystoscopies; bladder biopsy; prostate biopsy
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching/assessment/ mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical practice experience, including experience of working with elective and emergency benign and malignant urological patients
- Clinical leadership experience
- Audit or research experience
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Able to identify learning opportunities
- Able to organise own learning and development
- Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
Training
Essential
- Mandatory training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake training as required
- Able to develop and support all grades of staff and deliver specialist training
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).
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