Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Senior Enhanced Practitioner to join the Neurosurgical Practitioner team.
The post holder will act as a senior healthcare professional within the Neurosurgery Oncology domain and provide support to the Enhanced Practitioner workforce in the Neurosurgery department, and be identifiable, highly visible, and accessible to patients, carers and staff for assistance, advice and support.
Hold post-registration qualification/CPD- PACR, PADRP and non-medical prescribing as a minimum for the area of practice. This is recommended to be the Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Level 6 qualification.
Main duties of the job
Undertake pre-assessment for elective and urgent surgical patients within this pathway, and the caseload is proportionate.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and processes of child and adult protection legislation to ensure the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
Request and undertake multidisciplinary/agency health, frailty services and social services assessments.
Liaise with Neuro-oncology Consultants, resident doctors, clinical specialist nurses, oncology team and waiting list co-ordinators regularly to enable an individualised and compassionate service for patients.
With the senior surgical team, manage the elective patient pathway, such as the enhanced recovery programme for oncology patients, and support inpatient flow.
Work towards autonomy to discharge patients from identified clinical areas, dependent on patient need at the time of review. This includes the autonomy to refer to and work in partnership with all appropriate health and social care professional groups and agencies.
Integral role in Neuro-oncology MDT, which will serve as an educational route and enhance care provision for patient groups.
To provide education and support to patients, relatives/carers, medical and nursing staff.
Main point of contact for all elective pathway patients following their attendance at the Neurosurgical Pre-assessment Clinic (NPAC).
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Enhanced level practice describes a level that can only be delivered by registered professionals with statutory registration who have gained additional post-registration education and experiential learning in a relevant subject area. This level can be applied to the full range of registered professional careers. The enhanced level is differentiated from other levels by ones expertise in using specific knowledge and skills in a designated area. This role will manage patient caseloads, providing interventions as part of a defined pathway.
2. Registered professionals working at an enhanced level are expected to be able to manage discrete activities in complex, challenging and changing situations and environments. They should also be confident to seek further guidance when they reach the boundaries of their competence.
3. Utilise the four pillars of practice (Clinical Practice, Education, Research and Leadership) to support the delivery of the Trust objectives through behaviours which demonstrate the Trust Values. Please note that this level is primarily clinically focused and is not underpinned by an MSc in Advanced Practice; however, candidates with an MSc in Advanced Practice are still eligible to work at this level.
4. This role will involve autonomous, independent clinical practice, as well as leadership of the enhanced practitioners working in the department.
5. The post holder will act as a senior healthcare professional within the Neurosurgery Oncology domain and provide support to the Enhanced Practitioner workforce in the Neurosurgery department, and be identifiable, highly visible, and accessible to patients, carers and staff for assistance, advice and support.
Development of robust protocols/procedures for practice within the oncology pathway to satisfy clinical governance expectations.
Work cohesively with the NPAC lead to maintain standards, own competency, regular CPD, and be flexible with ad hoc clinic requests.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Enhanced level practice describes a level that can only be delivered by registered professionals with statutory registration who have gained additional post-registration education and experiential learning in a relevant subject area. This level can be applied to the full range of registered professional careers. The enhanced level is differentiated from other levels by ones expertise in using specific knowledge and skills in a designated area. This role will manage patient caseloads, providing interventions as part of a defined pathway.
2. Registered professionals working at an enhanced level are expected to be able to manage discrete activities in complex, challenging and changing situations and environments. They should also be confident to seek further guidance when they reach the boundaries of their competence.
3. Utilise the four pillars of practice (Clinical Practice, Education, Research and Leadership) to support the delivery of the Trust objectives through behaviours which demonstrate the Trust Values. Please note that this level is primarily clinically focused and is not underpinned by an MSc in Advanced Practice; however, candidates with an MSc in Advanced Practice are still eligible to work at this level.
4. This role will involve autonomous, independent clinical practice, as well as leadership of the enhanced practitioners working in the department.
5. The post holder will act as a senior healthcare professional within the Neurosurgery Oncology domain and provide support to the Enhanced Practitioner workforce in the Neurosurgery department, and be identifiable, highly visible, and accessible to patients, carers and staff for assistance, advice and support.
Development of robust protocols/procedures for practice within the oncology pathway to satisfy clinical governance expectations.
Work cohesively with the NPAC lead to maintain standards, own competency, regular CPD, and be flexible with ad hoc clinic requests.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Active Professional Registered Qualification with a Professional body e.g., NMC, HCPC
- Post registration qualifications such as neuro course/CPD in the area of practice as a minimum
- Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Level 6 or above qualification or Clinical examination (PACR), diagnostic reasoning (PADRP).
- Non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation.
- Grounded knowledge of the Neuro-oncology and Brain surgery, and/or pre-assessment clinic and ability to undertake the requisite clinical skills.
- Demonstrable experience of service improvement and transformation, achieving cultural change to improve service quality
- Motivated, with the ability to motivate others
- Able to be flexible within the role and prioritise the needs of the service
Desirable
- Intermediate life support
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Active Professional Registered Qualification with a Professional body e.g., NMC, HCPC
- Post registration qualifications such as neuro course/CPD in the area of practice as a minimum
- Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Level 6 or above qualification or Clinical examination (PACR), diagnostic reasoning (PADRP).
- Non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation.
- Grounded knowledge of the Neuro-oncology and Brain surgery, and/or pre-assessment clinic and ability to undertake the requisite clinical skills.
- Demonstrable experience of service improvement and transformation, achieving cultural change to improve service quality
- Motivated, with the ability to motivate others
- Able to be flexible within the role and prioritise the needs of the service
Desirable
- Intermediate life support
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).
