Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) for an experienced NMC/HCPC registered professional to become a Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) within Critical Care. We are seeking highly motivated, experienced and ambitious personnel to support the ongoing growth of our innovative ACCP programme.
Applicants are welcomed from those professional groups eligible to undertake non-medical prescribing under current statutory requirements. You will be a motivated team player who possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Critical Care at UHB will give you the opportunity to learn within a large Teaching Hospital that specialises in a wide range of disciplines. Alongside clinical experience, there are extensive development opportunities that can be developed through multidisciplinary involvement.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an MSc in Advanced Critical Care Practice through the apprenticeship programme, being supernumerary for 2 years during the training period.
Once shortlisted by UHB you will be expected to apply to the University of Plymouth to undertake a regional selection assessment on 21-22 June. If successful at the University of Plymouth, you will then be invited for a UHB interview.
We would welcome you to contact us in confidence to discuss this role and gain a further insight into UHB. You can do this by contacting Laura.Foster@uhb.nhs.uk - (Advanced Critical Care Practitioner).
Main duties of the job
In this advanced training role, the post holder will provide expert clinical management and care to patients requiring levels 1-3 care in Critical Care in a role traditionally performed by medical staff.
The post holder will work in a supernumerary training capacity for 2 years practising under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Supervisor. This will encompass training in the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate.
The post holder will be required to undertake and complete a bespoke programme of education to achieve a Master's level qualification in Advanced Critical Care Practice and Independent Prescribing to meet the Faculty of Intensive Care Curriculum (FICM) knowledge, skills and competencies and achieve FICM membership.
This post will involve rotation between 5 Critical Care units and theatres, which includes a cross site training experience.
On successful completion of the full MSc and achievement of Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine membership for ACCPs there will be progression to a band 8a.
The post holder will be required to adhere to all aspects of the ACP Governance standards and procedures document.
The post holder will deliver an 80% clinical component to their role and 20% related to relevant MSc level modules.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Professional Health Care Registration with a UK Regulated Body (NMC /HCPC /GPC)
- *Evidence of Degree Level study / BSc / Degree Level Qualification or equivalent CATS
- *Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience
- *Teaching & Assessing /Mentoring qualification
Desirable
- *Health/ Clinical Assessment skills module at Degree / Master's Level
- *Immediate Life Support Certificate
- *Advanced Life Support qualification
- *Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Course
Experience
Essential
- *Extensive post registration experience at a senior level (Band 6 or above/ equivalent) in specialty area
- *Evidence / experience of working in an MDT within a health care provider service
- *Evidence of on-going CPD
- *Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
- *Knowledge & evidence of research/audit processes and application
Desirable
- *Evidence of publication in healthcare journals/ National conference
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Clinical Assessment/ Practice skills
- *Highly developed communication, influencing and negotiating skills (verbal, nonverbal and written
- *Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- *Able to use initiative and make decisions supported by agreed standards
- *Demonstrable effective time management and work organisation skills within autonomous practice to prioritise tasks and duties required to undertake the role consistently
- *A sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provision
- *A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice
- *Sound understanding of evidence-based practice and its application
- *Willingness to undertake MSc in Advanced Critical Care Practice
- *Willingness to undertake NMP course
- *Ability to plan and manage competing demands of job, role, study and assessment
- *Reliable, punctual, professional attitude and presentation including personal dress
- *Ability to work well under pressure in a complex care environment
- *Is aware of own limitations to practice and competence within the role
- *Demonstrable structured approach to continuing professional development
- *Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
- *Flexible, will work a range of shift patterns as per service needs within agreed health care environments
- *Willing to travel across all Trust sites as required by job role
Desirable
- *Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Professional Health Care Registration with a UK Regulated Body (NMC /HCPC /GPC)
- *Evidence of Degree Level study / BSc / Degree Level Qualification or equivalent CATS
- *Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience
- *Teaching & Assessing /Mentoring qualification
Desirable
- *Health/ Clinical Assessment skills module at Degree / Master's Level
- *Immediate Life Support Certificate
- *Advanced Life Support qualification
- *Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Course
Experience
Essential
- *Extensive post registration experience at a senior level (Band 6 or above/ equivalent) in specialty area
- *Evidence / experience of working in an MDT within a health care provider service
- *Evidence of on-going CPD
- *Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
- *Knowledge & evidence of research/audit processes and application
Desirable
- *Evidence of publication in healthcare journals/ National conference
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Clinical Assessment/ Practice skills
- *Highly developed communication, influencing and negotiating skills (verbal, nonverbal and written
- *Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- *Able to use initiative and make decisions supported by agreed standards
- *Demonstrable effective time management and work organisation skills within autonomous practice to prioritise tasks and duties required to undertake the role consistently
- *A sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provision
- *A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice
- *Sound understanding of evidence-based practice and its application
- *Willingness to undertake MSc in Advanced Critical Care Practice
- *Willingness to undertake NMP course
- *Ability to plan and manage competing demands of job, role, study and assessment
- *Reliable, punctual, professional attitude and presentation including personal dress
- *Ability to work well under pressure in a complex care environment
- *Is aware of own limitations to practice and competence within the role
- *Demonstrable structured approach to continuing professional development
- *Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
- *Flexible, will work a range of shift patterns as per service needs within agreed health care environments
- *Willing to travel across all Trust sites as required by job role
Desirable
- *Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
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).
