Job summary
The post holder will be required to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within their specific field. Working within local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, the ACP exercises independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of patients which may include the prescribing of medicines, or referring patients to an appropriate specialist. They work alongside and support the education and development of other healthcare professionals and ensure the provision of continuity of care
The post holder will act as a clinical leader within their specific service, supporting the provision of clinical expertise that is evidence based. They will play an active part in audit, research and the development of local multidisciplinary guidelines and protocols, incorporating current best evidence in consultation with other healthcare professionals for the Department. The post holder will promote the concept of clinical governance and facilitate the implementation of the Trust's Clinical Strategy in relation to their post and work within agreed Trust/Unit protocols and guidelines.
Band 7s who are within 3 months of completing their CCT may also be considered, if this applies to you, please contact Fransico Soares for an informal chat via email: francisco.soares1@nhs.net, in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level degree (HEI level 5 or 6) in nursing, midwifery, equivalent AHP or pharmacy
- Postgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio
- Relevant specialist post basic programme to Master's Level or equivalent
- Masters (HEI level 7) degree
Knowledge, training & experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the relevant specialty which is underpinned by theory
- Teaching / Assessment / Mentoring qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of the ability to provide and receive complex information which may be of a complex or sensitive nature
- Understands the barriers to successful communication and how to resolve them
- Demonstrates empathy, persuasion and proficient negotiation skills
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated effective presentation skills and though the sharing of expertise, disseminates evidenced based clinical practice
Analytical & judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of skill for the assessment and interpretation of patient needs at a complex level
- Evidence of complex decision making skills
Planning & organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to plan on a day to day basis, specialist clinical care and coordinate the deployment of staff within the team to support this
- Takes a proactive approach to care delivery which anticipates challenges and takes action to resolve
Responsibility for patient care
Essential
- Ability to assess, develop and implement programmes for clinical care
- Demonstrates the delivery of expert clinical/ specialist advice to a patients, carers and colleagues
- Act as a role model and clinical expert in field of care
Responsibility for policy / service development
Essential
- Contributes to the development of policy or service development initiatives
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change resulting for audit, complaints or new local / national guidance
- Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice and in keeping with Professional specific Governing body
Responsibility for financial and physical resource's
Essential
- If appropriate, is the authorised signatory of the budget
- Is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the organisations financial position and relevant actions
Responsibility for human resources
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to manage staff on a day today basis, including student placements
- Evidence of staff line management abilities and thorough knowledge of the policies to support this
- Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation
- Understanding of and promotes equal opportunities
Responsibility for information resources
Essential
- Evidence of expert IT skills
- Delivers and promotes in others, the maintenance of clear, concise, and relevant patient records
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level degree (HEI level 5 or 6) in nursing, midwifery, equivalent AHP or pharmacy
- Postgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level working evidenced via a continuous professional development portfolio
- Relevant specialist post basic programme to Master's Level or equivalent
- Masters (HEI level 7) degree
Knowledge, training & experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the relevant specialty which is underpinned by theory
- Teaching / Assessment / Mentoring qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of the ability to provide and receive complex information which may be of a complex or sensitive nature
- Understands the barriers to successful communication and how to resolve them
- Demonstrates empathy, persuasion and proficient negotiation skills
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated effective presentation skills and though the sharing of expertise, disseminates evidenced based clinical practice
Analytical & judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of skill for the assessment and interpretation of patient needs at a complex level
- Evidence of complex decision making skills
Planning & organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to plan on a day to day basis, specialist clinical care and coordinate the deployment of staff within the team to support this
- Takes a proactive approach to care delivery which anticipates challenges and takes action to resolve
Responsibility for patient care
Essential
- Ability to assess, develop and implement programmes for clinical care
- Demonstrates the delivery of expert clinical/ specialist advice to a patients, carers and colleagues
- Act as a role model and clinical expert in field of care
Responsibility for policy / service development
Essential
- Contributes to the development of policy or service development initiatives
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change resulting for audit, complaints or new local / national guidance
- Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and guidelines relating to professional practice and in keeping with Professional specific Governing body
Responsibility for financial and physical resource's
Essential
- If appropriate, is the authorised signatory of the budget
- Is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the organisations financial position and relevant actions
Responsibility for human resources
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to manage staff on a day today basis, including student placements
- Evidence of staff line management abilities and thorough knowledge of the policies to support this
- Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation
- Understanding of and promotes equal opportunities
Responsibility for information resources
Essential
- Evidence of expert IT skills
- Delivers and promotes in others, the maintenance of clear, concise, and relevant patient records
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).
