Job summary
Here at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust we strive to provide a high quality, safe, effective service that puts our patients first.
It is an exciting time of change here at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and as such new opportunities have arisen for an ANP/ACP to join our already established team in the Royal Acute Medical Unit. The clinical team consists of acute medical consultants, medical registrars, ANP/ACP, Physician associate and the dynamic nursing team.
We are seeking remarkable individuals who are committed to providing excellent direct independent clinical practice, whilst demonstrating a willingness to share their extensive knowledge / experience with the wider clinical team.
This post is directed at a qualified independent Advanced Nurse Practitioner who has completed an MSc in Advanced healthcare practice. If you share our values in proving a high quality effective service and ready to take then next step in your career then we welcome you to apply to our friendly experienced team here at Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust.
ANP Trainee - band 8A (annex 21) will be considered.
Essential Criteria:
- Consideration as a trainee ANP/ACP, you must have completed part of the Masters level training programme with a minimum of clinical examination, and diagnostics.
- At least 5 years post qualification experience, relevant to acute medicine.
Main duties of the job
This is a predominantly clinical role within the Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care. The role requires the Advanced Practitioner to take a thorough history, be confident in examinations skills, order and interpret relevant investigations and commence appropriate treatment plans for those patients referred to the Acute Medical Team.
As an Advanced Practitioner within the Acute Medical unit, you will work alongside senior medical colleagues on the Post Take Ward Round, request and review any appropriate investigations, commence treatment plans, prescribe medication and facilitate timely discharge planning. You will be supported in developing procedural skills, for example: lumbar puncture.
The successful candidate will have designated clinical hours on the Same Day emergency care unit to assess, diagnose and treat patients referred via the Emergency Department or the General Practitioner. You will be supported by senior medical colleagues when required.
As an advanced practitioner you will be expected to meet all 4 pillars of Advanced Practice. Although this is a predominantly clinical role, you will be required to be involved in teaching, research/service development and have leadership and management experience.
As an advanced practitioner you will support the nursing and junior medical team daily. Using your advanced communication skills, you will ensure that pertinent information is communicated effectively and lead on patient/family discussions.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Maintain personal accountability for professional and ethical actions and ensure compliance with the NMC code of conduct
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within Acute Medical Assessment Unit/Same day Emergency care demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and skills in relation to the assessment and management of patients
- Undertake a full clinical assessment and examination of patients obtaining a detailed medical history
- Order and perform diagnostic tests as required
- Interpret test results, where possible diagnose and initiate treatment
- Refer patients appropriately to the MDT.
- Effectively communicate with primary, secondary and tertiary care providers
- Ensure follow up appointments and arrangements are made and understood by the patient
- Actively participate in the development of care pathways, guidelines and protocols as appropriate
- Support patients and their relatives
- Provide support, guidance and teaching to junior members of the MDT
Educational responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Actively participate in departmental Teaching
- Promote and display evidence of professional development and related clinical research which further enhance the acumen and level of professional knowledge
- Ensure that their own practice and that of others is consistent with current evidence based research.
- Work collaboratively with other team members in undertaking research and audit programmes and actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
Managerial Responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Actively contribute to reducing clinical risk and be proactive in risk management.
- Support their Clinical Director, General Manager and Matrons in implementing clinical governance standards and objectives
- Work in liaison with both the hospital and primary care MDTs.
- Actively participate in service development and modernization.
- Work collaboratively in order to achieve the meeting of national targets.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Maintain personal accountability for professional and ethical actions and ensure compliance with the NMC code of conduct
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within Acute Medical Assessment Unit/Same day Emergency care demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and skills in relation to the assessment and management of patients
- Undertake a full clinical assessment and examination of patients obtaining a detailed medical history
- Order and perform diagnostic tests as required
- Interpret test results, where possible diagnose and initiate treatment
- Refer patients appropriately to the MDT.
- Effectively communicate with primary, secondary and tertiary care providers
- Ensure follow up appointments and arrangements are made and understood by the patient
- Actively participate in the development of care pathways, guidelines and protocols as appropriate
- Support patients and their relatives
- Provide support, guidance and teaching to junior members of the MDT
Educational responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Actively participate in departmental Teaching
- Promote and display evidence of professional development and related clinical research which further enhance the acumen and level of professional knowledge
- Ensure that their own practice and that of others is consistent with current evidence based research.
- Work collaboratively with other team members in undertaking research and audit programmes and actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
Managerial Responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Actively contribute to reducing clinical risk and be proactive in risk management.
- Support their Clinical Director, General Manager and Matrons in implementing clinical governance standards and objectives
- Work in liaison with both the hospital and primary care MDTs.
- Actively participate in service development and modernization.
- Work collaboratively in order to achieve the meeting of national targets.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable relevant experience within the speciality
- Evidence of effective management
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
- Evidence of Service Development
- Evidence of change management
- Operational staff management experience
- Evidence of application of current clinical service issues and developments
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- Enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to motivate the team
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Act as role model for staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Professional Qualification. Degree level with appropriate registration
- Masters Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline.
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Relevant post registration qualification/equivalent
- Prescriber
- Evidence of participation in audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and application of healthcare governance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable relevant experience within the speciality
- Evidence of effective management
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
- Evidence of Service Development
- Evidence of change management
- Operational staff management experience
- Evidence of application of current clinical service issues and developments
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- Enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to motivate the team
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Act as role model for staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Professional Qualification. Degree level with appropriate registration
- Masters Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline.
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Relevant post registration qualification/equivalent
- Prescriber
- Evidence of participation in audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and application of healthcare governance
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
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).
