Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated advanced clinical practitioner to join the Division of Surgery in orthopaedic surgery, predominantly based at the MY Orthopaedic Hub. The role is full-time, covering a seven-day service. The role also includes dedicated study time allocation to enable clinical professional development. The service provides day-to-day ward-based treatment and management of patients admitted on an elective pathway, along with pre-op joint clinics. By employing the Trust values in all actions and activities undertaken, the focus is on delivering quality and high standards of care and providing an excellent patient experience each and every time. The role is demanding; however, it is supported by the direct team, the wider medical team, and integration into the wider divisional advanced practice team. The applicant will be dedicated, committed, passionate and enthusiastic, enabling compassionate care and treatment delivery.

Main duties of the job

As an advanced clinical practitioner (ACP), the role provides opportunities to act as a role model for staff. The ACP will work autonomously and in collaboration with nursing, medical and allied health professionals to assess patient needs, initiate investigations, determine differential diagnoses, and deliver appropriate, evidence-based, holistic care for orthopaedic inpatients and outpatients. The advanced clinical practitioner will: Work across all four pillars of advanced clinical practice, ensuring activities are underpinned by the multi-professional framework outlined by Health Education England (2017). Adhere to robust governance processes within the organisation to ensure safety and quality in all actions. Demonstrate confidence, competence and transparency in all aspects of the role. Manage a personal caseload of patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery, both pre- and post-operatively, including the assessment of undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. Conduct audits to build an evidence base and identify opportunities for research and service improvement. Provide formal and informal teaching, supervision and support to nursing, therapy and junior medical staff. Support junior members of the ACP team and the wider clinical workforce. Maintain high clinical standards and promoting excellence in care.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pontefract Hospital

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 1PL

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pontefract Hospital

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 1PL

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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