Job summary
The post holder will bebased at West Suffolk Foundation Trust (WSFT) within the Emergency Department, under the Medical Division.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making alongside demonstrating the four pillars of practice, Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education and Research in providing healthcare that enables innovative solutions to enhance experience and improve outcomes within their speciality area.
The ACP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. In addition to this the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations as well as facilitating safe patient discharge.
Main duties of the job
The ACP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. In addition to this the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations as well as facilitating safe patient discharge.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details of the role and person specification.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details of the role and person specification.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional.
- IT literate.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Level 6 1st level degree (some universities require a minimum award). Willing to work towards a recognised advanced practice qualification at level 7 including advanced physical assessment and consultation skills and non-medical prescribing.
- Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE grade A*-C or O-level grades 1-6) or recognised functional skills assessment and qualification.
Desirable
- Working towards a MSc in Advanced Practice.
- Evidence of prior learning at level 7.
- Postgraduate qualification or training relevant to speciality.
- oReistered independent non-medical prescriber.
- Mentor/assessor and/or teaching qualification.
- Participation in research or audit projects.
- AL provider/instructor.
- Evidence of mandatory training updates.
- Management qualification / leadership training.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience, a considerable amount of which must be as a fully qualified healthcare professional within acute medicine.
- Evidence of management skills gained through theory and or practice.
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff.
- Broad post registration clinical experience.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team, exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
- Ability to present information to individuals and groups as required using appropriate resources.
- Ability to problem solve, analyse, compare and interpret complex information before making a decision.
- Prioritises clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action.
- Ability to demonstrate the flexibility required of the role to meet departmental and patient need.
- Self-motivated with evidence of efficient time and deadline management.
- Ability to schedule academic workload and work commitments.
- Evidence of teaching, supervision and assessment skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Ability to demonstrate the implementation of research into practice.
- Ability to undertake required clinical duties/procedures.
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned in a timely manner.
- Ability to deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to work with undifferentiated and undiagnosed healthcare problems with support and under direct supervision.
Desirable
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all.
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients.
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Ability to support, colleagues, patients and relatives in sometimes distressing circumstances.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
- Understands and overcomes barriers to effective communication.
Desirable
- Takes responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional.
- IT literate.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Level 6 1st level degree (some universities require a minimum award). Willing to work towards a recognised advanced practice qualification at level 7 including advanced physical assessment and consultation skills and non-medical prescribing.
- Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE grade A*-C or O-level grades 1-6) or recognised functional skills assessment and qualification.
Desirable
- Working towards a MSc in Advanced Practice.
- Evidence of prior learning at level 7.
- Postgraduate qualification or training relevant to speciality.
- oReistered independent non-medical prescriber.
- Mentor/assessor and/or teaching qualification.
- Participation in research or audit projects.
- AL provider/instructor.
- Evidence of mandatory training updates.
- Management qualification / leadership training.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience, a considerable amount of which must be as a fully qualified healthcare professional within acute medicine.
- Evidence of management skills gained through theory and or practice.
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff.
- Broad post registration clinical experience.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team, exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
- Ability to present information to individuals and groups as required using appropriate resources.
- Ability to problem solve, analyse, compare and interpret complex information before making a decision.
- Prioritises clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action.
- Ability to demonstrate the flexibility required of the role to meet departmental and patient need.
- Self-motivated with evidence of efficient time and deadline management.
- Ability to schedule academic workload and work commitments.
- Evidence of teaching, supervision and assessment skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Ability to demonstrate the implementation of research into practice.
- Ability to undertake required clinical duties/procedures.
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned in a timely manner.
- Ability to deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to work with undifferentiated and undiagnosed healthcare problems with support and under direct supervision.
Desirable
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all.
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients.
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Ability to support, colleagues, patients and relatives in sometimes distressing circumstances.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
- Understands and overcomes barriers to effective communication.
Desirable
- Takes responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems.
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).
