Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our dynamic team of ACP's working across acute medicine (main areas include MAU and SDEC). You will be responsible for a diverse patient caseload, allowing you to gain expert clinical experience in a wide range of patient conditions and practical procedures. We are passionate about improving our patient care and experience and in ensuring the continuous development of our workforce; the ACP for Acute Medicine will be an integral part of these developments.
Hours per week: 19.5
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work at an advanced level focusing on the care of the acutely unwell medical patient, exercising a high degree of professional autonomy and demonstrating complex decision making.
The ACP will utilise advanced clinical assessment and treatment skills in order to deliver comprehensive, holistic clinical assessment, providing diagnosis, interventions and treatment plans within their professional scope of practice.
The post holder will work across the Medical Admissions Unit (MAU) (and other medical areas as patient needs dictate) focusing on the assessment and care of the acutely ill medical patient providing clinical cover across the 7-day ACP rota period
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- V300 Non-medical Prescribing qualification (or evidence of working towards)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Practice.
- High level of clinical knowledge relating to Acute medicine
- Professional awareness of knowledge of the national agenda/developments and innovations in acute and urgent care
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment skills (consent, history taking, clinical examination, order and interpret diagnostics, formulate management plan)
- Advanced communication, negotiation and listening skills
- Advanced clinical assessment skills (consent, history taking, clinical examination, order and interpret diagnostics, formulate management plan)
- Supportive team member both professionally and personally
Desirable
- Transferable skills within an advanced practice role
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
- Evidence of implementing innovative practice
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- V300 Non-medical Prescribing qualification (or evidence of working towards)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Practice.
- High level of clinical knowledge relating to Acute medicine
- Professional awareness of knowledge of the national agenda/developments and innovations in acute and urgent care
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment skills (consent, history taking, clinical examination, order and interpret diagnostics, formulate management plan)
- Advanced communication, negotiation and listening skills
- Advanced clinical assessment skills (consent, history taking, clinical examination, order and interpret diagnostics, formulate management plan)
- Supportive team member both professionally and personally
Desirable
- Transferable skills within an advanced practice role
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
- Evidence of implementing innovative practice
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
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).
