Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic team and be part of the Hospital@Night Team at Salford whilst studying your fully funded apprenticeship route to gain a MSc in Advanced Practice. The overall training programme is 24 month long (MSc), on successful completion the post will progress to Band 8a. The programme has also been accredited by Health Education England.
We are looking to recruit a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner who has a broad range of clinical experience who are ready to take the next step in their clinical career.
You will work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of the H@N Advanced Clinical Practitioners, medical and speciality teams to enhance the patient experience through the delivery of excellent patient-focused care. You must have proven broad experience and be able to demonstrate the motivation required to take on an ACP role.
The successful candidate will be paid at a Band 7. Upon completion of the MSC in Advanced Practice the successful candidate will progress to a Band 8A Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
Main duties of the job
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP)
The tACP training programme will vary in length on an individual basis. The following is intended as a guide and is based on an individual working full time. There are two key aspects to the training, education, and clinical practice. The overall training programme is expected to take just over two years and you fill have 2 protected days to attend University. The other 3 days are for you to identify your training and to obtain placements across the organisation to fulfil your required knowledge and skills.
There will be regular education and support from the Hospital@Night ACPs and Consultant plus opportunities to spend time in other specialities.
You will ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, Trust and externally as appropriate.
You will:
Undertake a significant clinical caseload to an advanced professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience.
Develop an extended scope of practice beyond their primary profession.
Triage referrals either independently or with medical colleagues and make onward referrals.
Initiate/participate in audit projects and work alongside the MDT in diagnostic/prognostic research.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview, you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview, you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with Professional body
- Degree status in baseline qualification
- oRegistered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2) or AHP with current HCPC registration.
Experience
Essential
- Significant registration experience of which notable experience are within specialty at a senior level
- Emergency Department Experience
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication / negotiation skills
- Computer literacy
- ILS
- Current clinical skills enabling independent and autonomous practice
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with Professional body
- Degree status in baseline qualification
- oRegistered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2) or AHP with current HCPC registration.
Experience
Essential
- Significant registration experience of which notable experience are within specialty at a senior level
- Emergency Department Experience
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication / negotiation skills
- Computer literacy
- ILS
- Current clinical skills enabling independent and autonomous practice
Desirable
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).