Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES
Band 7 trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Microbiology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) to work within the Microbiology Department at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle. We are looking for an experienced Band 7 biomedical scientist with proven leadership skills who will support the medical microbiology and infection science laboratory teams whilst developing their own advanced clinical practice skills in order to take on additional clinical duties.
This is a new role which will be tailored to the needs of the service to provide enhanced capacity, capability, productivity and efficiency in line with the NHS long term workforce plan. The role encompasses leadership and supervision of the delivery of the microbiology diagnostic service, providing advanced biomedical science technical support, training and advice, and contributing to the clinical microbiology service under the direct supervision of the senior medical microbiology staff. They will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to meet the needs of the service.
Salary commencing at AfC Band 7 prior to qualifying as an ACP
Main duties of the job
To provide leadership and support within the infection sciences department to deliver a high quality diagnostic service meeting the requirements of the clinical teams and encouraging holistic patient care.
To work at an advanced level of practice with a high level of autonomy with complex decision making.
To support medical microbiology staff with day to day clinical activity which includes clinical authorisation of laboratory results to users and clinical liaison, providing advanced level interpretation and communication to service users including from other departments and wider healthcare teams.
To provide training and mentorship to biomedical science staff as well as undergraduate and post graduate medical staff training within the infection sciences department.
To contribute operationally to local policy development, clinical governance and service development with a focus on improving diagnostic pathways.
The primary objective of this role is as a t-ACP in infection sciences working towards further progressing your career with successful completion of the 3 year University of Sunderland Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship programme. The course delivers on core capabilities and advanced skills, knowledge and behaviours required for ACP underpinning the four pillars: leadership, clinical practice, research and education.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Willingness to undertake Masters level qualifications as part of their role
- Proven leadership skills
Desirable
- Fellowship of the IBMS
- First line management training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in an NHS or Medical Microbiology Laboratory
- Supervisory experience
- Training, mentoring and staff development experience
- Extensive detailed knowledge of discipline theory & analytical techniques
- Experience of quality systems and their management
- Continual professional development with evidence
Desirable
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work independently and as member of a team
- Able to develop Trainee and HCSW staff
- Ability to problem solve, analyse, compare and interpret complex information before making a decision
- Prioritise workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action
- Ability to present information to individuals and groups as required using appropriate resources
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
Other requirements
Essential
- Enthusiasm and desire to update knowledge & skills
- Flexibility to deal with unexpected situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Willingness to undertake Masters level qualifications as part of their role
- Proven leadership skills
Desirable
- Fellowship of the IBMS
- First line management training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in an NHS or Medical Microbiology Laboratory
- Supervisory experience
- Training, mentoring and staff development experience
- Extensive detailed knowledge of discipline theory & analytical techniques
- Experience of quality systems and their management
- Continual professional development with evidence
Desirable
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work independently and as member of a team
- Able to develop Trainee and HCSW staff
- Ability to problem solve, analyse, compare and interpret complex information before making a decision
- Prioritise workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action
- Ability to present information to individuals and groups as required using appropriate resources
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
Other requirements
Essential
- Enthusiasm and desire to update knowledge & skills
- Flexibility to deal with unexpected situations
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).
