Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced practitioner , with a passion for exemplary standards of practice and service development, to join our Dermatology service, based at St Peter's Health Centre in the centre of Leicester. The post holder will also provide in-reach advice across the three sites of UHL as well so willingness to travel cross site is required.
This is a new role and the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will work within agreed protocols and guidelines exercising independent judgement in history taking, examination, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a diverse and undetermined caseload of acutely or chronically ill patients who may have highly complex acute presentations to minor common Dermatological conditions.
A trainee post would be considered if suitable qualified candidate not found.
For more information please contact Matron Sue Eversfield on 07939 973016, General Manager Lucy Hooper on 07525 927925 or Deputy Head of Nursing Melissa Hughes on 07950 891598.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will work within agreed protocols and guidelines exercising independent judgement in history taking, examination, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a diverse and undetermined caseload of critically or acutely or chronically ill or injured patients who may have highly complex acute presentations to the more minor common illnesses and injuries.
The ANP will act as a professional resource for the multi professional teams, patients and carers. They will ensure that evidence based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, across the Trust and externally as appropriate.
They will work under the supervision of a Dermatology Consultant whilst providing line management responsibilities to the Dermatology nursing team including management of sickness absence, performance and rostering managed in line with service delivery requirements.
The ANP will be required to accept clinical responsibility for their own case load of patients including those with a complex presentation. Provide treatment plans for patients and initiate, where appropriate, diagnostic tests and manage results accordingly.
Improvement the quality of patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual patient needs acting at all times in the best interest of the patient.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will work within agreed protocols and guidelines exercising independent judgement in history taking, examination, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a diverse and undetermined caseload of critically or acutely or chronically ill or injured patients who may have highly complex acute presentations to the more minor common illnesses and injuries.
The ANP will act as a professional resource for the multi professional teams, patients and carers. They will ensure that evidence based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, across the Trust and externally as appropriate.
They will work under the supervision of a Dermatology Consultant whilst providing line management responsibilities to the Dermatology nursing team including management of sickness absence, performance and rostering managed in line with service delivery requirements.
The ANP will be required to accept clinical responsibility for their own case load of patients including those with a complex presentation. Provide treatment plans for patients and initiate, where appropriate, diagnostic tests and manage results accordingly.
Improvement the quality of patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual patient needs acting at all times in the best interest of the patient.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will work within agreed protocols and guidelines exercising independent judgement in history taking, examination, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a diverse and undetermined caseload of critically or acutely or chronically ill or injured patients who may have highly complex acute presentations to the more minor common illnesses and injuries.
The ANP will act as a professional resource for the multi professional teams, patients and carers. They will ensure that evidence based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, across the Trust and externally as appropriate.
They will work under the supervision of a Dermatology Consultant whilst providing line management responsibilities to the Dermatology nursing team including management of sickness absence, performance and rostering managed in line with service delivery requirements.
The ANP will be required to accept clinical responsibility for their own case load of patients including those with a complex presentation. Provide treatment plans for patients and initiate, where appropriate, diagnostic tests and manage results accordingly.
Improvement the quality of patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual patient needs acting at all times in the best interest of the patient.
Person Specification
Clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of developing advanced skills in history taking and physical examination skills within speciality area
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments
- Autonomous management of own patient load (ward based or clinic environment)
- Demonstrates expertise in complex decision making.
- Autonomously assess, diagnose and develop management plans for urgently referred patients
Desirable
- Evidence of extensive application of learning in practice
- Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health professional (NMC/HCPC)
- Higher degree in health or social sciences subject / or working towards
- Teaching qualification
- Independent non-medical prescribing (V300) if permitted within professional group
Desirable
- Post graduate management / leadership qualification or willingness to undertake
- IT qualification
- Clinical based Master's degree
- Research qualification
Experience
Essential
- previous ANP Experience
- Highly developed specialist experience in the specialty of Dermatology
- Advanced clinical knowledge, in relation to local and national policies and Government legislation
- Demonstrates effective change management in practice
- Experienced educator
- Management of complaints
Desirable
- Evidence of developing nurse or therapy led services and clinics in collaboration or independently of medical consultants
- Evidence of autonomous practice
- Experience of service development
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Organisational and negotiation skills
- Effective communicator in complex situations
- Self motivated and ability to motivate others.
- Able to lead and work within a team, able to facilitate a change
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Autonomous management of own patient load (ward based or clinic environment)
- Evidence of working under supervision and developing ability to autonomously assess, diagnose and develop management plans for urgently referred patients
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to articulate advanced practice and professional accountability
- ability to work on own initiative
- Awareness of the national Framework
- Able to articulate advanced practice and professional accountability
Person Specification
Clinical skills
Essential
- Evidence of developing advanced skills in history taking and physical examination skills within speciality area
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments
- Autonomous management of own patient load (ward based or clinic environment)
- Demonstrates expertise in complex decision making.
- Autonomously assess, diagnose and develop management plans for urgently referred patients
Desirable
- Evidence of extensive application of learning in practice
- Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health professional (NMC/HCPC)
- Higher degree in health or social sciences subject / or working towards
- Teaching qualification
- Independent non-medical prescribing (V300) if permitted within professional group
Desirable
- Post graduate management / leadership qualification or willingness to undertake
- IT qualification
- Clinical based Master's degree
- Research qualification
Experience
Essential
- previous ANP Experience
- Highly developed specialist experience in the specialty of Dermatology
- Advanced clinical knowledge, in relation to local and national policies and Government legislation
- Demonstrates effective change management in practice
- Experienced educator
- Management of complaints
Desirable
- Evidence of developing nurse or therapy led services and clinics in collaboration or independently of medical consultants
- Evidence of autonomous practice
- Experience of service development
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Organisational and negotiation skills
- Effective communicator in complex situations
- Self motivated and ability to motivate others.
- Able to lead and work within a team, able to facilitate a change
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Autonomous management of own patient load (ward based or clinic environment)
- Evidence of working under supervision and developing ability to autonomously assess, diagnose and develop management plans for urgently referred patients
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to articulate advanced practice and professional accountability
- ability to work on own initiative
- Awareness of the national Framework
- Able to articulate advanced practice and professional accountability
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).
