Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Employer
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Location
London
Salary
£58,698 to £65,095 per annum inclusive
Closing date
3 Jul 2024
Are you a Trained Adult or Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) looking for a development opportunity in paediatric CICU?We are currently recruiting for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our Advanced Clinical Practitioner team here at Great Ormond Street Hospital on a 12 month fixed term contract for an opportunity to work within our expert and well established Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU).You will work within the multi-professional team managing the medical care using decision making and interventions for our patients with responsibility for a dedicated case load. The team is highly motivated to work at the cutting edge of clinical care, continue to develop advanced skills and experience, to improve the outcomes of children and young people with acquired or congenital heart disease.What you need?a masters level qualification in ACP (adult or paediatrics), nationally recognisedregistered as a non-medical prescriberWorking as an ACP in intensive care -demonstrable clinical/leadership skills of intensive careEvidence of a portfolio illustrating your learning continuum (HEE 2020)The ability to work as part of the medical rota including nights and weekends as part of an established CICU workforceResilience, enthusiasm and drive to learn and transition into our ACP/medical teamMain duties of the jobWhat can we offer you?Become part of a well-established friendly ACP team working within the multidisciplinary teamIndividualised orientation, training, support, and education programme. CICU is part of a well-established training program across the GOSH 3 intensive care units.Dedicated time for development and trainingDesignated named supervisor by a consultant and ACPsWhat will you gain?Learning within paediatric cardiac specialist careExperience being part of a team which is innovative, and forward looking. A team continuing to develop and support best clinical care for children, young people, & their familiesWe welcome applications from ACPs with experience working within intensive care from both adult and general paediatric backgrounds.About usGOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.Person SpecificationGOSH Culture and ValuesEssentialOur Always ValuesKnowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectivesUnderstanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplaceDemonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the WorkplaceAcademic/Professional qualification/TrainingEssentialRegistered actively registered with the appropriate UK statutory regulatory body for your profession for example as a nurseMinimum of master's in Advanced Clinical Practice with a recognised Higher Education Institution or evidence of demonstrable competence across all ACP domains (HEE 2017)Demonstrable evidence in a portfolio of embedding ACP into clinical practiceSkills training relevant to the role ability & to complete a competency & capability-based skill document for paediatric cardiac intensive care, RCPCH and FICM or demonstrate completionEvidence of previous IRMER training / radiology safety or willingness to updateRegistered qualification as a non-medical prescriber (independent prescriber) & actively practicingDesirableHolds a current Children's Intensive Care Course qualificationAssessing & mentoring qualificationITU clinical skills updated for the specialist area e.g. Advanced assessment module, ECMO, CVVH, Peritoneal Dialysis, balloon pump, ventricular assist, plasmapheresis, transfer, investigations and a willingness to learn and develop skills as required by the role.Teaching qualification or equivalentCompleted a clinical leadership programmeEvidence of on-going, dynamic continuous professional development, with demonstrable clinical competencies, relevant to the area and role in Cardiac Intensive Care for Children, ACP Intensive Care & Cardiac ServicesEPLS/ APLS trainingAdvanced communication trainingExperience/KnowledgeEssentialThorough knowledge of professional & current issues in healthcare, ACP national and local agendaKnowledge of the importance of evidence-based practice & how quality improvement, audit & research improves care outcomesSafeguarding Children & adult procedures & responsibilitiesAbility to articulate a personal philosophy for Advanced Clinical Practice, and describe a personal 5-year planRelevant experience at a senior level in a children's healthcare environment eg Intensive Care, High Dependency, rapid assessment, A& E or similarExperience of taking charge of a department and of leading or managing a teamEvidence of working with children / young people and families to improve patient experienceWillingness to take on new skill development, learning & education as the role developsExperience of clinical & formal teachingDemonstrates an ability to be a strong leader for a multi professional teamTo be active in the training and development of trainee ACP, ACPs as well as medical and allied health professionals and those with an interest in advanced skill developmentDesirableThorough knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice- Cardiac Intensive Care & congenital & acquired heart diseaseDetailed understanding of change management, audit & research methodologiesKnowledge of clinical governance & improvement agendaKnowledge of undertaking audit & utilizing research findings, including presentation and publicationKnowledge of developing practice standards, clinical audit, benchmarking & clinical / quality improvementAbstract submission & presenting at conferences. Willingness to publish, building a personal portfolioPart of professional development groupsExperience & evidence of sustaining change / quality improvementExperience of line managing a clinical team & supporting advanced clinical skill development, evaluation & validationUsing outcome measures & key performance indicators to demonstrate the quality & efficiency of clinical careSkills and AbilitiesEssentialDemonstrates an ability to provide expert clinical careAbility to take on new skill development appropriate to the clinical areaExcellent leadership & organizational skillsConsistently demonstrable interpersonal, leadership negotiation & influencing skillsExcellent communication & listening skills, both clinical staff, patients and families e.g. relaying distressing information, clinical handoverExcellent written & presentation skillsAble to contribute to the development & implementation of the trust strategic Vision for Advanced Clinical PracticeEvidence of effective team leadership, able to motivate & develop a team & maintain constructive, professional working relationshipsEvidence of personal insight & sound judgmentAble to demonstrate critical thinking, high level decision making & problem solving in clinical practiceSelf-discipline & good time management to support periods of lone working & ensure robust safe practiceAppraisal & assessment skills. Ability to undertake a supervisory roleAbility to delegate & prioritiseExcellent teaching and training skillsAble to work across professional team & organizational boundariesComputer literate (word processing. PowerPoint presentation, electronic patient records)Able to work collaboratively & as part of a multi-professional teamKeeps a personal e-portfolio of professional practiceAbility to have good hand & eye coordination for skill developmentGood attendance recordAble to support personal resilience, emotional intelligence & realistic optimism and know where & when to seek additional guidance/ supportA flexible approach to workDaily exposure to a wide range of physical, emotional & spiritual stressor, individual will need to have developed a robust professional support strategy & will be supported by the trustEvidence of fulfilling professional revalidationThe individual will have exposure to high levels of physical, mental & emotional effortTakes responsibility for own actions & promotes good team workingShares information & good practice appropriatelyTreats others with courtesy & respect at all timesDesirableTo provide leadership to an advanced clinical team in challenging circumstances and across professional groupsAbility to deal with conflict situations within a team, as well as events involving the teamEmployer detailsEmployer nameGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children37 Great Ormond StreetLondonWC1N 3JHAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.271-HL-5939818-C Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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