Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
Fixed Term / Secondment until 30th April 2026.
30 - 37.5 hours per week
As an
Advanced Clinical Practitioner within Trauma, Orthopaedics, and Frailty
services, you will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and
management for patients presenting with musculoskeletal injuries and
frailty-related conditions. You will work autonomously and collaboratively
within the multidisciplinary orthogeriatric team to deliver holistic,
patient-centered care.
We are seeking a candidate who:
Holds a Masters degree or
equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice
Has proven experience in trauma
and orthopaedics, with demonstrable knowledge or experience working within
frailty and orthogeriatric services
Demonstrates advanced clinical
reasoning with comprehensive understanding of musculoskeletal conditions and
frailty syndromes
Is skilled in advanced diagnostic
and therapeutic procedures relevant to the specialty
Possesses excellent
communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Holds current professional
registration (e.g., NMC, HCPC) and adheres to high professional standards
Is committed to continuous
professional development and evidence-based practice
Supporting and mentoring junior
staff and students
Main duties of the job
Key
responsibilities include:
Working closely with the
orthogeriatric team to assess, manage, and coordinate care for frail patients
with musculoskeletal trauma and orthopaedic conditions
Conducting comprehensive clinical
assessments and developing integrated management plans for trauma, orthopaedic,
and frail patients
Identifying frailty syndromes and
implementing tailored care pathways to improve functional outcomes and reduce
complications
Ordering and interpreting
relevant diagnostic investigations, including imaging and laboratory tests
Performing advanced clinical
procedures relevant to trauma and orthopaedics
Collaborating effectively with
geriatricians, surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nursing
staff, and other healthcare professionals
Leading patient education,
rehabilitation, and discharge planning with a focus on frailty prevention and
optimisation of recovery
Participating in clinical
governance, audit, research, and service development within the orthogeriatric
and trauma/orthopaedic services
About us
We
reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ AHP (Valid NMC/HCPC )
- Teaching qualification ENB 997/8 or similar
- Extended scope of practice
- Full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalentComponents include:
- -Non medical prescribing
- -Advanced physical and consultation skills
- -X-ray interpretation
- -Diagnostic imaging
- -ALS provider
Desirable
- MSK x-ray interpretation
- IRMER training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- CXR radiography interpretation
- Use of safe Non-medical prescribing
- Effective communication skills
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning/problem solving
- Ability to work under pressure, manage and prioritise workload
- Complex/ultrasound guided cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registered experience which should include experience in the specialist area
- Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies Evidence/acceptance of managing change
- Evidence of management and leadership
- Demonstrate understanding of current developments in the specialty
- Knowledge of current NHS, Professional and educational issues
- Knowledge of current Advanced Clinical Practice policy and framework drivers
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management
- Knowledge of infection control issues
- Knowledge and understanding of statutory and professional requirements
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Awareness of confidentiality
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Evidence/acceptance of managing change
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deliver sensitive complex condition related information
- To work in an environment where change is constant
- Provide leadership qualities
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning/problem solving
- Team working
- Proven organisation skills
- Research and audit
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues
- Clinical governance
- Risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ AHP (Valid NMC/HCPC )
- Teaching qualification ENB 997/8 or similar
- Extended scope of practice
- Full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalentComponents include:
- -Non medical prescribing
- -Advanced physical and consultation skills
- -X-ray interpretation
- -Diagnostic imaging
- -ALS provider
Desirable
- MSK x-ray interpretation
- IRMER training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- CXR radiography interpretation
- Use of safe Non-medical prescribing
- Effective communication skills
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning/problem solving
- Ability to work under pressure, manage and prioritise workload
- Complex/ultrasound guided cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registered experience which should include experience in the specialist area
- Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies Evidence/acceptance of managing change
- Evidence of management and leadership
- Demonstrate understanding of current developments in the specialty
- Knowledge of current NHS, Professional and educational issues
- Knowledge of current Advanced Clinical Practice policy and framework drivers
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management
- Knowledge of infection control issues
- Knowledge and understanding of statutory and professional requirements
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Awareness of confidentiality
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Evidence/acceptance of managing change
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deliver sensitive complex condition related information
- To work in an environment where change is constant
- Provide leadership qualities
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning/problem solving
- Team working
- Proven organisation skills
- Research and audit
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues
- Clinical governance
- Risk management
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).
