NRC Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
City Hospital
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£50,952 - £57,349 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/04/2024 23:59
NRC Advanced Clinical PractitionerNHS AfC: Band 8aJob overviewThis is a very exciting time to become involved in Rehabilitation medicine in the East Midlands. Planning for the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) is in its advanced stages, and we have a wonderful opportunity for 2 qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) to join our growing team to support, shape and drive service improvements.The NRC programme is being led by NUH and is part of the National New Hospital Programme, transforming rehabilitation services for the future. This will be a ground-breaking 70 bed facility for NHS patients based alongside and closely connected to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall.Our rehabilitation strategy includes our ambitions to deliver on the NRC project, whilst also sustaining and developing Rehabilitation medicine services delivered on the NUH site. We need forward-thinking professionals who can move forwards with our plans, and shape the future of Rehabilitation medicine.The post holders will be based at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust, at both QMC and City Hospital sites, until the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) opens in 2025. This post will be based across various departments to gain experience and any training needed including Linden Lodge Rehabilitation unit, the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, and acute neurosurgical, spinal and trauma departments.Main duties of the jobIn addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.The ACPs will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to patients in their area. The ACP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions.The post holder will be a 1st level registered nurse registered healthcare professional and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent at MSc level. They will be an independent Non-Medical Prescriber registered with the NMC (or equivalent professional body). They will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of medicine, encompassing advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high quality patient centred care. The post holder will have a Trust-wide responsibility to promote clinical excellence in the care of patients presenting to their area by providing clinical advice and support to nursing staff and other health care professionals. They will provide expert professional and independent clinical care, which enables the coordination of a multi professional seamless service for patients. As a senior member of the team, the ACP will also play a pivotal role in the operational development of their specialty.Working for our organisationWith over 18,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and main responsibilities.This post holder will be expected to deliver on all four Pillars of the ACP role; Clinical practice and expertise, Leadership and management, education and research. Uses highly developed clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting to the specialty with complex undifferentiated or undefinedpresentations.Undertakes physical examination as indicated by the patient’s condition; autonomously analysing complex clinical signs and investigation results to consider differential diagnoses and diagnose conditions, initiating treatment asrequired.Analyses multiple sources of data including patient history, physical examination and investigation findings whenmaking diagnoses, clinical judgements and evaluating care provided; presenting this information, to speciality/senior medical staff for advice when scope of practice is exceeded.Works in partnership with the existing senior medical, nursing and AHP teams in driving departmental development and change.Takes responsibility for their own learning and performance including the participation in clinical supervision andmaintaining an awareness of relevant research evidence.Person specificationTraining & QualificationsCurrent registration with professional body such as NMC or HCPCMSc in advanced clinical practice or equivalent MScRegistered Independent Non-Medical prescriberEvidence of teaching, supervision & assessment skillsMentor/assessor and/or teaching qualificationExperienceCurrently working as a qualified ACPCompleted portfolio of supervised practice in advanced clinical practiceEvidence of continued professional development following MSc completionManagement and leadership experienceEvidence of involvement in policy and practice changeClinical work in an autonomous roleCommunication and relationship skillsAbility to work within a multi-professional team, often presenting and receiving complex informationDemonstrates negotiating and influencing skillsAbility to work independently and within a teamAssertiveness skills and the ability to deal with interpersonal conflictAbility to adapt communication methods to a wide variety of patient abilities/needsCommunication skills that facilitate building honest and trusting partnerships with patients, families and carersEvidence of multidisciplinary teachingAnalytical and Judgement skillsAbility to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned in a timely mannerDeals effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures and guidelinesAbility to work with undifferentiated and undiagnosed healthcare problemsParticipation in research or audit projectsLead in audit or researchInvolvement in the investigation of serious clinical incidentsPlanning and organisation skillsDemonstrates adaptability to departmental and patient need. Self-motivated with evidence of efficient time and deadline managementAbility to schedule academic workload and work commitmentsAble to identify learning opportunities and able to organise own learning and developmentAbility to provide education, complete research and auditOther requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts)Demonstrates flexibility in working patterns and practicesAbility to support, colleagues, patients and relatives in sometimes distressing circumstancesAble to work across City Hospital and QMC, and the NRC.Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards.___________________________________________________________________________________Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:Stay in full-time education, for example at a collegeStart an ApprenticeshipSpend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or trainingSalary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. ID and Right to work checks : NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation. Consent:Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Departmentconfidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£42.90 for enhanced and £22.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.For more information about our organisation and the opportunities available, please visit ourwebsite and follow us onTwitter andFacebook .Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name
Sandeep Walsh
Job title
Director of Operations / Rehab Directorate
Email address
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Additional information
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