Job summary
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of the General Surgery Advanced Clinical Practitioner team which cares for patients who are acutely unwell, often presenting with undiagnosed, undifferentiated conditions or ongoing worsening symptoms of chronic disease.
We have recently moved to our Surgical Triage Unit and work closely with the surgical assessment unit, we are dedicated to delivering same day care, investigations and initiation of treatment without admission to hospital.
The post holder will form part of the emergency surgical team in providing clinical assessment and support in the care and treatment of a diverse caseload of patients requiring surgical input. Demonstrating highly developed specialist knowledge and skills, the post holder will be integral in the early assessment and management of general surgical and urology patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will form part of the emergency surgical team in providing clinical assessment and support in the care and treatment of a diverse caseload of patients requiring surgical input. Demonstrating highly developed specialist knowledge and skills, the post holder will be integral in the early assessment and management of general surgical and urology patients.
The Advanced Practitioner will work autonomously; demonstrate a highly specialist knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of patients within General Surgery. They will order investigations, make appropriate/ timely referrals and maintain relevant clinical records. Non-medical prescribing is fundamental in supporting this role. The post holder will provide clinical expertise for developing and enhancing the service.
The team is supportive to newly qualified or less experienced ANP/ACP and offer on the job training and a supervisory period to enhance skills and knowledge.
About us
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. This is reflected in our latest CQC report. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be consciously inclusive and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed. We would particularly encourage candidates from a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background and candidates with health conditions or impairments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Practitioner will work autonomously; demonstrate a highly specialist knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of patients within General Surgery. They will order investigations, make appropriate/ timely referrals and maintain relevant clinical records. Non-medical prescribing is fundamental in supporting this role. The post holder will provide clinical expertise for developing and enhancing the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Practitioner will work autonomously; demonstrate a highly specialist knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of patients within General Surgery. They will order investigations, make appropriate/ timely referrals and maintain relevant clinical records. Non-medical prescribing is fundamental in supporting this role. The post holder will provide clinical expertise for developing and enhancing the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MSC in Advance Practice
- Registered health care professional
- Teaching/assessing qualification
- ALS/AIM/ALERT
- Independent non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Leadership and Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Worked within acute care environment as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Evidence of senior clinical decision making
Desirable
- Evidence of working within surgical assessment units
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills in patient assessment diagnostics with treatment plans
- IT skills
- Evidence of analytical and judgemental skills
- Evidence of recent research/audit
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of acute surgical conditions and common presenting complaints to Surgical departments
- Understanding of health economy targets for the delivery of urgent care.
Desirable
- understanding clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MSC in Advance Practice
- Registered health care professional
- Teaching/assessing qualification
- ALS/AIM/ALERT
- Independent non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Leadership and Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Worked within acute care environment as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Evidence of senior clinical decision making
Desirable
- Evidence of working within surgical assessment units
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills in patient assessment diagnostics with treatment plans
- IT skills
- Evidence of analytical and judgemental skills
- Evidence of recent research/audit
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of acute surgical conditions and common presenting complaints to Surgical departments
- Understanding of health economy targets for the delivery of urgent care.
Desirable
- understanding clinical governance
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).
