Job summary
Various hours available - shifts to cover 24/7 service.
Barnsley
Hospital is currently investing in providing 24/7 cover of Paediatric Advanced
Clinical Practitioners (ACP) to work in the Childrens Emergency Department and
support across Childrens Services when required. If you are a qualified paediatric ACP
practitioner who wants to work at a Trust that is dynamic and forward thinking,
where childrens services is going through a transformational journey, this is
the opportunity for you.
There are a
number of posts and variety of hours available.
You will join an embedded team of 2 qualified paediatric ACPs and 1
trainee paediatric ACP who currently work in the childrens Emergency
Department supporting the ED medical team to review, treat and discharge
children in a timely manner. They also
support across Childrens Services when required.
Main duties of the job
Will practice
advanced nursing within the Framework for Advanced Practice. Core service delivery is covered by four
pillars of practice, Clinical Practice, Management and Leadership, Education
and Research.
Will provide
expert identification, assessment, treatment and management of the acutely ill
child, using complex communication skill, judgement, discretion and decision
making.
To be an
advanced, autonomous Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner (PACP) working
within their sphere of competence, providing highly specialist assessment and
intervention which contributes to the diagnosis and management of acutely ill
patients in paediatric in-patient areas in the Trust.
Will monitor and
improve standards of care through the use of evidence-based practice,
supervision, teaching and supporting colleagues, provision of skilled
professional leadership and be a role model.
To support
junior medical staff, sharing clinical workload and allow junior doctors to
achieve training and development requirements.
Will participate
in clinical governance within the service by undertaking and participating in
audit and research as part of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within the
specialist field as part of training programme.
To provide leadership to nursing staff and junior doctors with regards to
training and development ensuring delivery of consistent high quality of care.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which 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, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
- 1st level registered nurse
- Honors Degree
- Post graduate diploma
- Knowledge, Training and experience to Masters Equivalent
- Components include:
- Non-medical prescribing
- clinical assessment
- x-ray interpretation
- diagnostic imaging
- APLS Provider
- Teaching qualification
- Extended scope of practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registered experience which should include experience in the specialist area
- Significant relevant experience
- Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies i.e. medical competencies relevant to area
- Evidence/acceptance of managing change
- Evidence of management and leadership
- Proven evidence of tact, diplomacy and negotiation skill
- Proven ability to work within a multi-professional team
- Interest in wider Trust issues regarding care of acutely ill and injured children
- Ability to act as a positive role model
- Demonstrable evidence of team working
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Evidence/acceptance of managing change
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical decision making and critical thinking skills
- Ability to deliver sensitive complex condition related information.
- To work in an environment where change is constant
- Proven leadership qualities
- Demonstrable problem solving
- Proven organisation skills
- Team working
- Research and Audit
- Extensive knowledge of current healthcare issues
- Clinical governance
- Risk management
- Health and Safety
- Confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse
- Honors Degree
- Post graduate diploma
- Knowledge, Training and experience to Masters Equivalent
- Components include:
- Non-medical prescribing
- clinical assessment
- x-ray interpretation
- diagnostic imaging
- APLS Provider
- Teaching qualification
- Extended scope of practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registered experience which should include experience in the specialist area
- Significant relevant experience
- Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies i.e. medical competencies relevant to area
- Evidence/acceptance of managing change
- Evidence of management and leadership
- Proven evidence of tact, diplomacy and negotiation skill
- Proven ability to work within a multi-professional team
- Interest in wider Trust issues regarding care of acutely ill and injured children
- Ability to act as a positive role model
- Demonstrable evidence of team working
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Evidence/acceptance of managing change
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical decision making and critical thinking skills
- Ability to deliver sensitive complex condition related information.
- To work in an environment where change is constant
- Proven leadership qualities
- Demonstrable problem solving
- Proven organisation skills
- Team working
- Research and Audit
- Extensive knowledge of current healthcare issues
- Clinical governance
- Risk management
- Health and Safety
- Confidentiality
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
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).
