Job summary
The Emergency Department are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our well established team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Our department is a busy District General, Trauma Unit, that serves the adult and paediatric communities of South East Manchester & Derbyshire.
The post holder will practice under supervision in the Emergency Department as a trainee in Advanced Clinical Practice to develop a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.
The post holder will be required to undertake and complete a programme of education to achieve a Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice
Main duties of the job
Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a EM Consultant Mentor / supervisor.
Under direct supervision undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice, until appropriate level of competency achieved using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines.
Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing.
Under supervision work towards safe and timely discharge and/ or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge / transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Main Duties and Responsibilities for Patient Care
Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a EM Consultant Mentor / supervisor.
Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referral. Work within agreed protocols and working practices.
Under direct supervision undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice, until appropriate level of competency achieved using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines.
Following completion of appropriate underpinning theoretical content and completion of competency assessment (within scope of practice) request and / or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care.
Undertake and complete Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. When required training completed advice on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group. Work within Trust policy for Medicines Management.
Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of patient assessment.
Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway navigation.
Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing.
Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing / professional structures as required.
Under supervision work towards safe and timely discharge and/ or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge / transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately.
Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with Trust policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness).
Ensure patient safety by escalating any risks with staffing or service provision to directorate management team.
Maintain improvements in patient safety by supporting implementation of patient safety initiatives, prompt and appropriate response to complaints resolution and escalation where appropriate.
Speciality specific duties and responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities relate to the independent assessment and management of patients who present to unscheduled care. A scope of practice will be agreed and reviewed annually as the knowledge, skills and competence of the Advanced Practitioner develops.
To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems in ED or other areas with unscheduled care
To appropriately refer or safely discharge patients
Communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture and background
Work in a collaborative manner with all other members of the multidisciplinary team, fostering an environment that is supportive of professional respect and equality.
Contribute to the identification of training and development needs within the business group delivering multi-professional education and training as required.
Strive to improve clinical quality and maintain professional standards within the Medicine Business Group
Work with senior colleagues (Nursing & Medical) to develop evidenced-based clinical pathways, protocols and guidelines with a view to continuously improving quality and managing clinical risk more effectively.
To obtain regular clinical supervision and feedback from EM Consultant mentor, maintain a portfolio of evidence that reflects the maintenance and on-going development of clinical skills
Regularly audit own clinical practice identifying areas for training and development.
Identify own development needs, take responsibility for own personal development and maintain a PDP, presented at annual appraisal
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Main Duties and Responsibilities for Patient Care
Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a EM Consultant Mentor / supervisor.
Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referral. Work within agreed protocols and working practices.
Under direct supervision undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice, until appropriate level of competency achieved using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines.
Following completion of appropriate underpinning theoretical content and completion of competency assessment (within scope of practice) request and / or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care.
Undertake and complete Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. When required training completed advice on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group. Work within Trust policy for Medicines Management.
Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of patient assessment.
Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway navigation.
Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing.
Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing / professional structures as required.
Under supervision work towards safe and timely discharge and/ or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge / transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately.
Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with Trust policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness).
Ensure patient safety by escalating any risks with staffing or service provision to directorate management team.
Maintain improvements in patient safety by supporting implementation of patient safety initiatives, prompt and appropriate response to complaints resolution and escalation where appropriate.
Speciality specific duties and responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities relate to the independent assessment and management of patients who present to unscheduled care. A scope of practice will be agreed and reviewed annually as the knowledge, skills and competence of the Advanced Practitioner develops.
To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems in ED or other areas with unscheduled care
To appropriately refer or safely discharge patients
Communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture and background
Work in a collaborative manner with all other members of the multidisciplinary team, fostering an environment that is supportive of professional respect and equality.
Contribute to the identification of training and development needs within the business group delivering multi-professional education and training as required.
Strive to improve clinical quality and maintain professional standards within the Medicine Business Group
Work with senior colleagues (Nursing & Medical) to develop evidenced-based clinical pathways, protocols and guidelines with a view to continuously improving quality and managing clinical risk more effectively.
To obtain regular clinical supervision and feedback from EM Consultant mentor, maintain a portfolio of evidence that reflects the maintenance and on-going development of clinical skills
Regularly audit own clinical practice identifying areas for training and development.
Identify own development needs, take responsibility for own personal development and maintain a PDP, presented at annual appraisal
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration
- Higher Education qualification in speciality field
Desirable
- Non-Medical prescribing course
- Advanced Life Support qualification
- Teaching or relevant experience qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Evidence of research and audit
- Evidence of implementing change
- Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience at a senior level (band 6 or above) in a speciality area.
- Evidence of on-going CPD
- Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
- Ability to work independently
- Experience of using multidisciplinary approach to patient care
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with MDT
- Able to problem solve and make decisions
- Ability to prioritise tasks, actions and interventions
- Clinical assessment of healthcare needs
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Able to work flexibly and independently
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration
- Higher Education qualification in speciality field
Desirable
- Non-Medical prescribing course
- Advanced Life Support qualification
- Teaching or relevant experience qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Evidence of research and audit
- Evidence of implementing change
- Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience at a senior level (band 6 or above) in a speciality area.
- Evidence of on-going CPD
- Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
- Ability to work independently
- Experience of using multidisciplinary approach to patient care
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with MDT
- Able to problem solve and make decisions
- Ability to prioritise tasks, actions and interventions
- Clinical assessment of healthcare needs
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Able to work flexibly and independently
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).
