Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a qualified Advanced clinical practitioner or Physician associate has arisen in the general surgical department.
In general surgery your day to day can be varied between supportive ward work, clinic, take and theatre assistance. It has an enriched teaching programme and the department is dedicated to support everyone's learning and personal needs.
The advanced clinical practitioner/ PA will be an autonomous, accountable practitioner working on their own initiative and in collaboration with medical, nursing, and allied health professional colleagues as required.
The post holder will also play a key role within the service / department by supporting specific elements of service improvement, audit and research as well as having an active on-going role in the development,supervision, training and assessment of junior medical colleagues and NMAHPs.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached relevant ACP or PA job description and person specification.
The advanced clinical practitioner/ PA will be an autonomous, accountable practitioner working on their own initiative and in collaboration with medical, nursing, and allied health professional colleagues as required.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached relevant ACP or PA job description and person specification.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached relevant ACP or PA job description and person specification.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered professional / NMAHP with relevant governing body eg. NMC / RCP registration
- Evidence of ACP / PA portfolio with autonomous practice and competence sign off
- Experience of delivering training / education to others
- Experience of leadership / management
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking service improvement activity / audit / research
- Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
- Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
- Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
- High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
- Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
Desirable
- Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
- Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP / PA portfolio
- Excellent presentation skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered professional / NMAHP with relevant governing body eg. NMC / RCP registration
- Evidence of ACP / PA portfolio with autonomous practice and competence sign off
- Experience of delivering training / education to others
- Experience of leadership / management
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking service improvement activity / audit / research
- Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
- Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
- Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
- High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
- Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
Desirable
- Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
- Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP / PA portfolio
- Excellent presentation skills
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).
