Job summary
Integrated Medicine & Patient FlowTrainee Advanced Practitioner Posts- 2 Positions
Are you passionate about the care of our Older adults? Then we have the job for you. An exciting opportunity has arisen for inspirational, highly committed and motivated Trainee Advanced Practitioners to join our dedicated Care of Older people department within the Integrated Medicine & Patient Flow department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
We have 2 positions available, with a start date of September 2023 and are looking for experienced nurses / AHP's to join our growing team of ACP's / tACP's and nurse consultant.
You must have substantial post registration experience, ideally 5 years or proof of equivalent experience, sound clinical knowledge within Acute Medicine whilst also demonstrating good managerial and leadership qualities.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supported to complete the MSc Advanced Practice programme over 2 years with guidance and help from our medical colleagues. You will have a dedicated medical mentor and in house training to support you to successfully achieve your MSc along with support, guidance and encouragement from the Nurse Consultant.You will be expected to influence all related aspects of care and management of patients and deliver individualised and personalised direct patient care. You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, and a commitment to improving practice through ongoing personal and professional development. You will become responsible for delivering high standards of care using advanced autonomous clinical skills, offering support to both our nursing and junior medical colleagues.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Person Specification and Job Description for the full requirements but please note that a first degree (2:2 or above) and current professional registration with a relevant professional/statutory body is required.
Interview Panel will consist of Trust members and representation from the course leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Person Specification and Job Description for the full requirements but please note that a first degree (2:2 or above) and current professional registration with a relevant professional/statutory body is required.
Interview Panel will consist of Trust members and representation from the course leader.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Degree
- Teaching & Assessing qualification
- Post registration qualification in Specialty
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Leadership course
- Evidence level 7 study
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in the speciality, ideally 3 years
- Clinical credibility - regarded as a successful clinician by peers or supervisors
- Experience of managing own case load, including the assessment of patients, ordering diagnostics
- Understanding of the role of research and development activities upon Clinical Effectiveness
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of the current issues affecting NHS services including Clinical Governance and the NHS Plan
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Development of protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Teaching and presenting lectures to staff
- Experience in completing and presenting research
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Advanced Clinical Practise skills
- Autonomous advanced practitioner
- Clinical examination skills
- High level decision making skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Able to produce structured and relevant reports
- Problem-solver/Lateral thinker
- Excellent time management
- Able to demonstrate success in managing and motivating people
- Evidence of expanded Clinical Skills
- Ability to produce and manage an effective staff rota
- Effective change management
- Knowledge of clinical audit, evidence based practise and research.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Health promotion
- Publication record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Degree
- Teaching & Assessing qualification
- Post registration qualification in Specialty
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Leadership course
- Evidence level 7 study
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in the speciality, ideally 3 years
- Clinical credibility - regarded as a successful clinician by peers or supervisors
- Experience of managing own case load, including the assessment of patients, ordering diagnostics
- Understanding of the role of research and development activities upon Clinical Effectiveness
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of the current issues affecting NHS services including Clinical Governance and the NHS Plan
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Development of protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Teaching and presenting lectures to staff
- Experience in completing and presenting research
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Advanced Clinical Practise skills
- Autonomous advanced practitioner
- Clinical examination skills
- High level decision making skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Able to produce structured and relevant reports
- Problem-solver/Lateral thinker
- Excellent time management
- Able to demonstrate success in managing and motivating people
- Evidence of expanded Clinical Skills
- Ability to produce and manage an effective staff rota
- Effective change management
- Knowledge of clinical audit, evidence based practise and research.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Health promotion
- Publication record
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).
