Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic individual to join our Neonatal Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) team here at Northumbria Healthcare.
This advert is open to Nurses and AHPs with demonstratable Neonatal experience aspiring to further their skills and knowledge in Neonatal Advanced Clinical Practice.
The trainee Neonatal ACP, will develop advanced knowledge and skill to meet the capabilities presented in the Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England. It is expected that the trainee's level of autonomy will increase to the point of independent practice working into the neonatal medical rota.
Annex 21
The provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 21 - Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees, would apply whilst undertaking training in this role.
Length of training: 2 years
Period of Training
Pay
More than 3 years from completion of training
60% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
More than 2 but less than 3 years prior to completion of training
65% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
More than one but less than 2 years prior to completion of training
70% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
Up to 12 months to completion of training
75% of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate
For further information on Annex 21, please see:
http://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-21-to-25/annex-21-arrangements-for-pay-and-banding-of-trainees
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be supported to complete a 3 year, part time MSc programme in Advanced Neonatal Practice. They will be supported by the ACP lead/Deputy Lead, a named Clinical Supervisor and current Neonatal ACP Team to work independently and transition onto the medical rota as their course is ending.
Successful candidates are expected to join the medical rota at the end of year-2 and will be able to.
- Provide autonomous care to sick and vulnerable neonates including resuscitations, stabilisations until advanced neonatal/paediatric medical support is able to attend
- Use advanced knowledge and skills in to undertake ward rounds, comprehensive clinical assessments, NIPEs, make decisions based on clinical reasoning and initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions for neonatal patients (both term and pre term)
- Provide professional senior clinical leadership and support within the specialty multi professional team and across service boundaries
- Support the wider team to build capacity and capability through work-based and interprofessional learning, and the application of learning to practice. Act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach and mentor to members of the wider MDT
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England?
Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The medical model on our Level 1 Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at NSECH is a bespoke one with the medical cover exclusively provided by the Advanced Clinical Practitioner workforce the majority of the time. There is a Paediatric Consultant in the hospital 0900-2100 for support if needed but they are based within Paediatrics and have to be called to attend. Between 2100-0900 the consultant is on call from home and the ACP is the responsible personnel for SCBU admissions and the first in attendance for all neonatal emergencies.
Please see attached Job description and Personal Specifications for
- Band 7 - Trainee Neonatal Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Band 8a - Neonatal Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Job description
Job responsibilities
The medical model on our Level 1 Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at NSECH is a bespoke one with the medical cover exclusively provided by the Advanced Clinical Practitioner workforce the majority of the time. There is a Paediatric Consultant in the hospital 0900-2100 for support if needed but they are based within Paediatrics and have to be called to attend. Between 2100-0900 the consultant is on call from home and the ACP is the responsible personnel for SCBU admissions and the first in attendance for all neonatal emergencies.
Please see attached Job description and Personal Specifications for
- Band 7 - Trainee Neonatal Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Band 8a - Neonatal Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC / HCPC / GPC
- Relevant degree, minimum 2:2 and willingness to work toward a Masters level qualification
- Extensive and demonstratable experience within neonates as a speciality.
- Recognised teaching qualification e.g. PP126/127
- Qualified in Specialty Status (QIS) in neonatal care
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Meets the requirement for the MMEdSci Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Neonates Post Graduate Degree Training at a provider university
Desirable
- Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing Course or able to obtain in year 2 of training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- The Post Holder will require highly developed specialist Neonatal knowledge/clinical skills underpinned by both theory and experience.
- Professional Knowledge is at a minimum of level 6 study; however, it is essential that this theoretical level of knowledge is supplemented by specialist training and experience.
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience of neonatal care post QIS
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills, which includes taking a detailed history taking, examination of systems, formulating differentials diagnoses and developing treatment plans and evaluating effectiveness.
- Counselling and appraisal skills
- Mentorship skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC / HCPC / GPC
- Relevant degree, minimum 2:2 and willingness to work toward a Masters level qualification
- Extensive and demonstratable experience within neonates as a speciality.
- Recognised teaching qualification e.g. PP126/127
- Qualified in Specialty Status (QIS) in neonatal care
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Meets the requirement for the MMEdSci Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Neonates Post Graduate Degree Training at a provider university
Desirable
- Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing Course or able to obtain in year 2 of training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- The Post Holder will require highly developed specialist Neonatal knowledge/clinical skills underpinned by both theory and experience.
- Professional Knowledge is at a minimum of level 6 study; however, it is essential that this theoretical level of knowledge is supplemented by specialist training and experience.
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience of neonatal care post QIS
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills, which includes taking a detailed history taking, examination of systems, formulating differentials diagnoses and developing treatment plans and evaluating effectiveness.
- Counselling and appraisal skills
- Mentorship skills
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
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Special Care Baby Unit - The Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
Northumbria Way
Cramlington
NE23 6NZ
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
