Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Acute services in Medicine and Care of the Elderly at Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust. The post will involve working across these services as part of the multidisciplinary team and as a valued member of the Advanced Practice team.
You will commit to undertaking a 3 year training program which includes a Masters in Advanced Practice and completing a competency based portfolio to become a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
You must demonstrate a desire to learn which is essential for this role, as are good interpersonal and organisational skills. You will take pride in the clinical area and create a culture where the team feel empowered. The service aims to deliver and sustain highest standards of care, quality and dignity for all patients and the trainee ACP will be responsible for delivering this.
If you are keen to develop and work as part of our dynamic team then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be practicing under supervision as a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) within acute medicine and medicine for the elderly which includes acute medicine take and post take ward rounds in those services. They will be expected to provide patient-centred quality care and to adhere to the Trust values. This will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout acute medicine. The post holder will, under supervision, assist in the safe referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in designated areas of Acute Services.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Closing date is midnight on 8 October 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 18 October 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Closing date is midnight on 8 October 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 18 October 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification and registration with Professional Governing Body.
- Expectation of willingness to complete a MSc in advanced practice or provide evidence of equivalent
- Intermediate life support
Desirable
- Relevant Masters level education
- Non-medical prescriber
- Advanced clinical assessment module
- Advanced life support
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience, with experience at senior level in acute services
- Team leadership experience, including effective staff management including HR issues, sickness, grievance and disciplinary management / investigation.
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills in managing the deteriorating patient
- Experience in recruitment and retention matters, staff appraisal and performance management
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of enhanced clinical skills in acute medicine and care of the elderly
- Well-developed IT skills
- Awareness of relevant national and local key performance indicators
- Awareness of relevant local and national strategies
- Awareness of implications of advanced practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload.
- Leadership skills and self-motivation
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to form professional interpersonal relationships and to forge trust with colleagues and other stakeholders
- Demonstrate assertiveness and commitment to all elements of role
- Adaptable and receptive to change
- Demonstrates attention to detail, completion and evaluation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification and registration with Professional Governing Body.
- Expectation of willingness to complete a MSc in advanced practice or provide evidence of equivalent
- Intermediate life support
Desirable
- Relevant Masters level education
- Non-medical prescriber
- Advanced clinical assessment module
- Advanced life support
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience, with experience at senior level in acute services
- Team leadership experience, including effective staff management including HR issues, sickness, grievance and disciplinary management / investigation.
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills in managing the deteriorating patient
- Experience in recruitment and retention matters, staff appraisal and performance management
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of enhanced clinical skills in acute medicine and care of the elderly
- Well-developed IT skills
- Awareness of relevant national and local key performance indicators
- Awareness of relevant local and national strategies
- Awareness of implications of advanced practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload.
- Leadership skills and self-motivation
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to form professional interpersonal relationships and to forge trust with colleagues and other stakeholders
- Demonstrate assertiveness and commitment to all elements of role
- Adaptable and receptive to change
- Demonstrates attention to detail, completion and evaluation
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).