Advanced Clinical Practitioner - ENT Service

Job summary

We have a great opportunity for someone to join the Division of Surgery in the Acute ENT Service as an advanced clinical practitioner. The role is predominantly based at Pinderfields Hospital, with the possibility of some activity across our peripheral sites at Dewsbury District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. It is full-time, covering a 5 day service Monday Friday. The role also includes dedicated study-time allocation to enable clinical professional development and service growth. The service provides variation through; day to day ward-based treatment and management delivery of acute ENT Patients, dedicated hot-clinics and elective clinics. Through employing the Trust values in all actions and activities undertaken, the focus is on delivering quality and high-standards of care delivery and treatment while taking into consideration; admission avoidance, assisting patient flow within the division and providing an excellent patient experience each and every time. The role is demanding, however the successful candidate will be supported by the direct team and the wider medical team, along with integration into the wider divisional advanced practice team. The successful candidate will be dedicated, committed, passionate and enthusiastic, enabling compassionate care delivery and treatment. Responsible to - Divisional Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Division of Surgery Accountable to - Assistant Director of Nursing

Main duties of the job

The primary aim of the role is to ensure that a high-quality service is delivered to patients and their carers in a timely manner. The role is multidimensional and requires the post holder to integrate and fulfil all the identified dimensions. As an advanced clinical practitioner, all activities provide opportunities for acting as a role model for staff. The advanced clinical practitioner will: Work across all four pillars of advanced clinical practice Adhere to robust governance processes to ensure Safety and quality through all undertaken actions. Portray confidence, competence and transparency in all aspects of the role. Manage their own caseload of patients who present with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illness into the ENT Service, in addition to undertaking activities and managing patients on the ward. Undertake audits within the clinical setting to develop an evidence base and seek opportunities for research implementation. Actively seek, observe, initiate, and engage with service and quality improvements. Provide excellent patient experience through maintaining high-standards of care delivery. Work closely with the senior management team to assist patient flow.

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

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

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

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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

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