Job summary
We are inviting applications for the position of tACP working across our Paediatric Emergency Department.On successful completion of an MSc you will go onto a ACP band 8A contract.
The successful candidate will be a highly experienced knowledgeable member of the team who is expected to work autonomously making high level decisions to treat health needs. You will be supported by a dedicated member of the clinical team to develop your skills as needed. This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic team and to influence service development and support the future of paediatrics service within the Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an experienced Nurse qualified to Degree Level, Within Peadiatrics service. Individual training needs will be met by the undertaking an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and a Clinical portfolio in order to achieve the level of competence required by the post. The trainee will be paid at Band 7 until completion of all competences deemed necessary for autonomous practice where they will then paid at Band 8a.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) will be supported through indirect supervision to be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, interpreting investigations and treating patients within RSCH services within a developing scope of competence. They will monitor and assist with improving standards of care utilising clinical expertise and experiences. They will teach and support colleagues where appropriate, providing professional clinical leadership. Where appropriate they will act as an expert in their field and lead and/or participate in initiatives to improve standards of care for the client group and assisting to advancing the ACP roleThe Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner is service driven, and will be developing themselves around the Department of Health Guidance across the four domains of Advanced Practice, those being:1. Clinical Practice2. Leadership and service development3. Research4. Education
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) will be supported through indirect supervision to be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, interpreting investigations and treating patients within RSCH services within a developing scope of competence. They will monitor and assist with improving standards of care utilising clinical expertise and experiences. They will teach and support colleagues where appropriate, providing professional clinical leadership. Where appropriate they will act as an expert in their field and lead and/or participate in initiatives to improve standards of care for the client group and assisting to advancing the ACP roleThe Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner is service driven, and will be developing themselves around the Department of Health Guidance across the four domains of Advanced Practice, those being:1. Clinical Practice2. Leadership and service development3. Research4. Education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/ RN child branch
- Post reg Peadiatric Course
- Eligible for entry onto MSc programme (health related honours degree or a minimum of 90 undergraduate degree level credits - of which at least 15 credits to have been completed in last 2 yrs).
Desirable
- Advanced assessment skills qualification with evidence of clinical practice.
- Registered independent non-medical prescriber.
- Teaching qualification.
- Higher level qualification in accredited course (e.g. ALS).
Knowledge
Essential
- Currently working in a senior role in [INSERT SPECIALITY] (band 6 minimum).
- Senior clinical leadership experience (band 6 minimum).
- Significant post registration experience in [INSERT SPECIALITY].
- Experience and evidence in developing practice.
- Experience of supporting learning in the clinical environment.
- Acknowledged expert in their field who could be clinically credible.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in clinical audit.
- Experience of disseminating work through presentation/publication.
- Previous experience in a practice development role or formal teaching experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/ RN child branch
- Post reg Peadiatric Course
- Eligible for entry onto MSc programme (health related honours degree or a minimum of 90 undergraduate degree level credits - of which at least 15 credits to have been completed in last 2 yrs).
Desirable
- Advanced assessment skills qualification with evidence of clinical practice.
- Registered independent non-medical prescriber.
- Teaching qualification.
- Higher level qualification in accredited course (e.g. ALS).
Knowledge
Essential
- Currently working in a senior role in [INSERT SPECIALITY] (band 6 minimum).
- Senior clinical leadership experience (band 6 minimum).
- Significant post registration experience in [INSERT SPECIALITY].
- Experience and evidence in developing practice.
- Experience of supporting learning in the clinical environment.
- Acknowledged expert in their field who could be clinically credible.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in clinical audit.
- Experience of disseminating work through presentation/publication.
- Previous experience in a practice development role or formal teaching experience.
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).
