Job summary
Barnsley
Hospital is expanding it's team of ACPs within the Emergency Department. We
already have a strong and cohesive workforce and we wish to build this further.
Do you think you could be the right person for the job?
Whilst this job is
advertised for qualified we would be willing to accept applicatipons from
prospective trainees who feel they would be willing to undertake the training
programme.
This demanding but rewarding role requires a highly skilled professional
ready to take their career to the next level, working autonomously within a
fast-paced environment.
You will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, providing
expert clinical care to patients presenting with a wide range of
undifferentiated and complex conditions, from life-threatening to
self-limiting. You will demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and complex
decision-making skills, underpinned by the four pillars of advanced practice:
clinical practice, leadership, education, and research.
Main duties of the job
Autonomous Practice:
Independently
assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients, including ordering and
interpreting investigations (e.g., X-rays, blood tests).
Patient Management:
Formulate a
differential diagnosis, develop evidence-based care plans, and appropriately
refer or discharge patients.
Clinical Expertise:
Deliver
immediate care for the critically unwell or injured, demonstrating expertise in
resuscitation and advanced skills/procedures relevant to the ED setting (e.g.,
A-line insertion, chest drains).
Leadership & Education:
Act as a
clinical leader and role model, providing supervision, mentorship, and
education to nursing, medical, and allied health professional staff.
Quality Improvement:
Lead and
participate in clinical audit, research, and quality improvement activities to
ensure evidence-based practice and service development.
Non-Medical Prescribing:
Utilise
non-medical prescribing status in line with Trust policy and regulatory body
guidance.
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.
Certificates of Sponsorship
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 this advert to check your
eligibility, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are
no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 4034
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 4034
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
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
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience at working at band 7 level or equivalent in an emergency/acute care setting or prehospital
- Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
- Evidence of involvement in change management
- Evidence of continuing professional development, innovation and implementation of successful change management initiatives
- Broad range of clinical expertise and experience in emergency care setting
- Experience of undertaking research and audit processes
- Clear understanding of acute performance targets, key performance indicators and ability to identify opportunities to improve service delivery
- Evidence of commitment to developing the ED ACP service
- Evidence of service improvement and change
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration: NMC/Paramedic/other allied health professional
- Masters Qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Advanced Physical Assessment qualification (MSc Level)
- Registered V300 Independent prescribing qualification
- Chest/other Radiographic Interpretation Qualification (Msc Level)
- Attained/working towards RCEM curriculum credentialing
- Advanced Resuscitation (ALS)
- Leadership/Management course
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
Desirable
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Qualification
- MIMMS course
- ATLS
- Level 1 Ultrasound
- Written orders for Blood transfusion
- IRMER training
Person Specification
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
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience at working at band 7 level or equivalent in an emergency/acute care setting or prehospital
- Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
- Evidence of involvement in change management
- Evidence of continuing professional development, innovation and implementation of successful change management initiatives
- Broad range of clinical expertise and experience in emergency care setting
- Experience of undertaking research and audit processes
- Clear understanding of acute performance targets, key performance indicators and ability to identify opportunities to improve service delivery
- Evidence of commitment to developing the ED ACP service
- Evidence of service improvement and change
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration: NMC/Paramedic/other allied health professional
- Masters Qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Advanced Physical Assessment qualification (MSc Level)
- Registered V300 Independent prescribing qualification
- Chest/other Radiographic Interpretation Qualification (Msc Level)
- Attained/working towards RCEM curriculum credentialing
- Advanced Resuscitation (ALS)
- Leadership/Management course
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
Desirable
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Qualification
- MIMMS course
- ATLS
- Level 1 Ultrasound
- Written orders for Blood transfusion
- IRMER 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.
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).
