Job summary
The Advanced Neonatal Clinical Practitioner (ANCP) will contribute to the delivery of a responsive, high quality neonatal service working as part of the Tier 1 medical rota. The role will primarily support the clinical team on the Neonatal Unit at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. Within their role they are expected to take on leadership skills as well as contributing to quality improvement projects within time for research and development.
The ANCP is required to work as an autonomous professional and provide expert clinical expertise in developing and enhancing the Neonatal service, working in close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to support the provision of high quality patient & family centred health care and improved outcomes.
The post holder will be proactive in pioneering the role in response to lessons learned both in the educational programme and from work-based learning in clinical practice.
This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as It has been established to provide cover for an employee on maternity leave and will end on 30/04/2027 or when the substantive postholder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.
Main duties of the job
Ensures clinical practice reflects all current NMC documentation including, Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Professional Practice and Standards for Record Keeping.Works within the policies and procedures of Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the agreed clinical protocols and neonatal guidelines.Contributes to the clinical management of individual patients, utilising nursing/medical knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and initiate changes where required. This will include monitoring and evaluating the response to treatment through analysis and interpretation of clinical tests and investigations.Works under the direction of an identified Clinical Supervisor.Responds to neonatal emergency situations within agreed protocols, utilising clinical judgement and decision-making. Initiates appropriate intervention and treatment of sick neonates.Initiates drug therapy/medication within the parameters of the agreed clinical protocols.Monitors and evaluates clinical outcomes in patient centred care.Acts as a role model to colleagues, identifying and utilising health education opportunities.Initiates change and evaluates outcomes to improve neonatal and family care.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Continually develop own professional practice as indicated by the changing needs of patientsParticipate in personal development reviewContribute to the Induction programme of medical and nursing staff as required.Contribute to the development, supervision and training of other clinical staff.Support student healthcare practitioners and others, as required, to achieve appropriate levels of competence in practice.Participate and provide clinical supervision for self and others.Apply theoretical concepts obtained through the MSc and apply appropriatelyIs pro-active in developing own professional practice, demonstrating evidence of increasing autonomy, clinical judgement and decision-making skills.Develops evidence based teaching packages in response to learning needs of the individual, team and organisation.Provides regular teaching sessions for nursing, midwifery and medical staff (including mandatory training).Organises/participates in study days/seminars organised within and outside the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Continually develop own professional practice as indicated by the changing needs of patientsParticipate in personal development reviewContribute to the Induction programme of medical and nursing staff as required.Contribute to the development, supervision and training of other clinical staff.Support student healthcare practitioners and others, as required, to achieve appropriate levels of competence in practice.Participate and provide clinical supervision for self and others.Apply theoretical concepts obtained through the MSc and apply appropriatelyIs pro-active in developing own professional practice, demonstrating evidence of increasing autonomy, clinical judgement and decision-making skills.Develops evidence based teaching packages in response to learning needs of the individual, team and organisation.Provides regular teaching sessions for nursing, midwifery and medical staff (including mandatory training).Organises/participates in study days/seminars organised within and outside the Trust.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of recent CPD activities
- Willing to continue to professional develop and support the development of others
- Evidence of contributing to research and audit activities related to own clinical practice
- Able to present information and teach to a wide range of personnel using audio visual equipment
- Good understanding of Health and Safety at Work Act and clinical governance and risk management frameworks
Desirable
- Computer literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the speciality acquired through MSc training and clinical practice, or ability to attain this by undertaking the MSc training programme
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
- Able to motivate and lead others
- Influential and persuasive
- Excellent team working skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required
- Experience of undertaking expanded roles within the speciality applied for
- Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time effectively and prioritising appropriately
- Experience in senior nurse leadership
- Experience of supporting students and other clinical staff within the clinical areas
- Experience of critically analysing published research and applying theory to practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience and involvement in clinical audit methods and quality initiatives related to clinical team activities
- Experience at the level of ward manager/team leader or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration on professional NMC register
- Degree or equivalent experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent study relevant to specialty, or ability to attain this by undertaking the MSc training programme
- Non-Medical Prescribing Course
- Willingness to study towards desirable courses for the role as determined through Personal Development Reviews
- Teaching / assessing qualification or studying towards
Desirable
- Mentorship course
- Basic computer qualification such as ECDL or equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of recent CPD activities
- Willing to continue to professional develop and support the development of others
- Evidence of contributing to research and audit activities related to own clinical practice
- Able to present information and teach to a wide range of personnel using audio visual equipment
- Good understanding of Health and Safety at Work Act and clinical governance and risk management frameworks
Desirable
- Computer literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the speciality acquired through MSc training and clinical practice, or ability to attain this by undertaking the MSc training programme
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
- Able to motivate and lead others
- Influential and persuasive
- Excellent team working skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required
- Experience of undertaking expanded roles within the speciality applied for
- Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time effectively and prioritising appropriately
- Experience in senior nurse leadership
- Experience of supporting students and other clinical staff within the clinical areas
- Experience of critically analysing published research and applying theory to practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience and involvement in clinical audit methods and quality initiatives related to clinical team activities
- Experience at the level of ward manager/team leader or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration on professional NMC register
- Degree or equivalent experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent study relevant to specialty, or ability to attain this by undertaking the MSc training programme
- Non-Medical Prescribing Course
- Willingness to study towards desirable courses for the role as determined through Personal Development Reviews
- Teaching / assessing qualification or studying towards
Desirable
- Mentorship course
- Basic computer qualification such as ECDL or equivalent
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
