Job summary
WHTH is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency care to our community. As part of our strategic workforce expansion, we are investing in the growth of our Advanced Practice workforce within the Emergency Department. We are committed to developing an advanced practice model that enhances patient outcomes, supports clinical leadership, and promotes innovative, multidisciplinary care delivery. We are seeking to recruit 3 x Advanced Practitioner (Band 8a) to join the Emergency Medicine Division at Watford General Hospital. This role supports both the nursing and medical teams within the Emergency Department. You will work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team, providing leadership, clinical expertise, advice, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to patients from their first point of contact through to admission or discharge. Applications will also be considered for a Trainee Advanced Practitioner post. Essential requirements for the trainee position: o Registered RGN or other allied health professional o First degree in a health-related discipline (must include a research-focused module) o Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g. NMC, HCPC) o Extensive Experience of working in urgent or emergency care settings
Main duties of the job
This exciting opportunity will include early assessment of patients, access to investigations, consultation, independent prescribing, and liaison with medical, nursing, AHP and support teams. The post-holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and integrity to make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. As we operate a 7-day service, the postholder will be required to work a variety of shifts covering a 7-day rota across all areas within the Emergency Division
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Registered with relevant professional body.(i.e NMC, HCPC).
- MSc in advanced Practice.
- Teaching & Assessing qualification.
- Non - Medical prescriber.
- ALS Provider.
Desirable
- Leadership course.
- ALS instructor.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge within Emergency Medicine.
- Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding issues.
- Working within a diverse community.
- Demonstrates an understanding of both the health and social care agenda.
- Risk assessment and management.
- Knowledge of case management.
- Understanding of the legal framework for working at an advanced level.
- Shows an understanding of the challenges of communicating across professional boundaries.
- Presentation skills.
- Able to teach in a group setting.
- Conflict management skills.
Desirable
- Involvement in National agenda.
- Ability to influence and advise senior managers.
- Evidence of service redevelopment work.
- Initiation or participation in audit/research projects.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified ACP within Acute/Urgent care or clinical speciality.
- Proven track record in Acute care settings.
- Evidence of managing complex patients in a stressful and emotional situation where life changing events are being communicated and clinically managed.
- Experience of designing and delivering training and education for healthcare professionals.
- Direct supervision of junior staff.
- Evidence of lead for or contribution to audit programmes within practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and practical application of new skills to the workplace.
- Experience of delivering training and education for healthcare professionals.
Desirable
- Significant post registration experience.
- Experience of developing protocols & policies.
- Evidence of using clinical Governance framework to influence care and improve outcome.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Registered with relevant professional body.(i.e NMC, HCPC).
- MSc in advanced Practice.
- Teaching & Assessing qualification.
- Non - Medical prescriber.
- ALS Provider.
Desirable
- Leadership course.
- ALS instructor.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge within Emergency Medicine.
- Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding issues.
- Working within a diverse community.
- Demonstrates an understanding of both the health and social care agenda.
- Risk assessment and management.
- Knowledge of case management.
- Understanding of the legal framework for working at an advanced level.
- Shows an understanding of the challenges of communicating across professional boundaries.
- Presentation skills.
- Able to teach in a group setting.
- Conflict management skills.
Desirable
- Involvement in National agenda.
- Ability to influence and advise senior managers.
- Evidence of service redevelopment work.
- Initiation or participation in audit/research projects.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified ACP within Acute/Urgent care or clinical speciality.
- Proven track record in Acute care settings.
- Evidence of managing complex patients in a stressful and emotional situation where life changing events are being communicated and clinically managed.
- Experience of designing and delivering training and education for healthcare professionals.
- Direct supervision of junior staff.
- Evidence of lead for or contribution to audit programmes within practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and practical application of new skills to the workplace.
- Experience of delivering training and education for healthcare professionals.
Desirable
- Significant post registration experience.
- Experience of developing protocols & policies.
- Evidence of using clinical Governance framework to influence care and improve outcome.
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).
