Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within our Children and Young People's Specialist and Developmental Services department for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nurse (8a) or a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nurse (7).
Successful candidate will be based at one of our centres in either Watford, Hemel Hempstead or St. Albans. Base negotiable.
The post holder will apply advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making within the in-patient units. Will act as an autonomous practitioner working independently and will exercise expert clinical practice in assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and development of medical treatment plans for patients with complex presentations and multi pathologies.
Trainee:-
During the training period of this post, the post holder will increasingly learn to apply advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making within the Community Paediatrics team, this will involve placements across all Hertfordshire Community Trust Child Development Centres, as well as other relevant healthcare environments.
During the time as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner the post-holder will work under decreasing supervision & with increasing independence to act as an autonomous practitioner, exercising expert clinical practice in assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and development of medical treatment plans for patients with complex presentations and multi pathologies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold a caseload of children and young people within the Community Paediatrics Service participate in the assessment and review of children with neurodevelopmental and neuro disability conditions in line with established and agreed pathways. The role will provide an expert resource, providing a visible clinical profile, having both advisory and clinical input into patient care within the Community Paediatric Team. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence. Will work in partnership with the Community Paediatricians to lead the development of the nursing offer/nurse-led pathways within the Community Paediatrics service.
Trainee:-
The post holder will work towards holding a caseload of children and young people within the Community Paediatrics Service participate in the assessment and review of children with neurodevelopmental and neuro disability conditions in line with established and agreed pathways.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now.
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide autonomous expert clinical practice, undertaking assessments of children and young people referred with neurodevelopmental needs / neurodisability as part of the Community Paediatric Service multi-disciplinary team. Utilise up to date evidence-based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers, parents/carers alongside observations of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings. Including assessment, diagnosis and development of medical treatment plans, for a range of patients with acute, non-acute, and chronic medical conditions. Undertake analysis of symptoms, initiation of interventions including interpretation of findings and adjustment of treatment regimens as appropriate.
Trainees:-
Work under supervision to learn to provide autonomous expert clinical practice. Undertake assessments of children and young people referred with neurodevelopmental needs / neurodisability as part of the Community Paediatric Service multi-disciplinary team. Utilise up to date evidence-based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers, parents/carers alongside observations of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings. Including assessment, diagnosis and development of medical treatment plans, for a range of patients with acute, non-acute, and chronic medical conditions. Undertake analysis of symptoms, initiation of interventions including interpretation of findings and adjustment of treatment regimens as appropriate.
For full details, please see attached job description's & person specification's.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide autonomous expert clinical practice, undertaking assessments of children and young people referred with neurodevelopmental needs / neurodisability as part of the Community Paediatric Service multi-disciplinary team. Utilise up to date evidence-based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers, parents/carers alongside observations of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings. Including assessment, diagnosis and development of medical treatment plans, for a range of patients with acute, non-acute, and chronic medical conditions. Undertake analysis of symptoms, initiation of interventions including interpretation of findings and adjustment of treatment regimens as appropriate.
Trainees:-
Work under supervision to learn to provide autonomous expert clinical practice. Undertake assessments of children and young people referred with neurodevelopmental needs / neurodisability as part of the Community Paediatric Service multi-disciplinary team. Utilise up to date evidence-based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers, parents/carers alongside observations of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings. Including assessment, diagnosis and development of medical treatment plans, for a range of patients with acute, non-acute, and chronic medical conditions. Undertake analysis of symptoms, initiation of interventions including interpretation of findings and adjustment of treatment regimens as appropriate.
For full details, please see attached job description's & person specification's.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Currently registered practitioner with relevant professional governing body
- First degree or equivalent experience
- Masters or equivalent level of knowledge/expertise.
- Teaching & assessing qualification.
- GCSE level 4 or equivalent in Maths & English
Desirable
- Appropriate post registration specialist education/qualifications.
- Advance Life Support.
- Leadership qualification.
- Learning Disabilities nursing experience.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience commensurate with being an ACP.
- Competence & experience in clinical management.
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- Minimum 2 years at band 6 or higher in relevant specialty.
- Evidence of leading organisational and management change.
- Working with other stakeholder organisations.
Desirable
- Experience of advance life support skills.
- Experience of working within a community inpatient setting.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex & highly sensitive information.
- Able to motivate others.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Able to work independently, make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload.
- Evidence of effective people-managing and leadership skills.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm & commitment to all elements of the role.
- Ability to network with other ACP's and clinical colleagues, both within and external to HCT.
- Ability to work across a 7 day varied shift pattern (Mon-Sun).
Knowledge
Essential
- Current NHS policies & guidelines.
- Knowledge relevant to specialist area of practice.
- Current clinical research.
General Skills
Essential
- Highly developed dexterity, precision and eye-hand co-ordination skills
- Good observation skills.
- In good health with evidence of a good attendance record.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values.
- Eligible to live & work in the UK.
- Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.
- Experience & evidence of engagement around equality, diversity & inclusion.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Currently registered practitioner with relevant professional governing body
- First degree or equivalent experience
- Masters or equivalent level of knowledge/expertise.
- Teaching & assessing qualification.
- GCSE level 4 or equivalent in Maths & English
Desirable
- Appropriate post registration specialist education/qualifications.
- Advance Life Support.
- Leadership qualification.
- Learning Disabilities nursing experience.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience commensurate with being an ACP.
- Competence & experience in clinical management.
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- Minimum 2 years at band 6 or higher in relevant specialty.
- Evidence of leading organisational and management change.
- Working with other stakeholder organisations.
Desirable
- Experience of advance life support skills.
- Experience of working within a community inpatient setting.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex & highly sensitive information.
- Able to motivate others.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Able to work independently, make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload.
- Evidence of effective people-managing and leadership skills.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm & commitment to all elements of the role.
- Ability to network with other ACP's and clinical colleagues, both within and external to HCT.
- Ability to work across a 7 day varied shift pattern (Mon-Sun).
Knowledge
Essential
- Current NHS policies & guidelines.
- Knowledge relevant to specialist area of practice.
- Current clinical research.
General Skills
Essential
- Highly developed dexterity, precision and eye-hand co-ordination skills
- Good observation skills.
- In good health with evidence of a good attendance record.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values.
- Eligible to live & work in the UK.
- Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.
- Experience & evidence of engagement around equality, diversity & inclusion.
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
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).
