Job summary
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families, and carers.
The post holder will be practising autonomously as an advanced practitioner within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the division.
The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral, and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area.
Responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
The post holder will be required to adhere to all aspects of the ACP Governance standards and procedures document.
Main duties of the job
Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation, and diagnosis of patients within their area of work.
*Manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols and working practices.
*Work towards safe and timely discharge and/ or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge / transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately.
*Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required.
*Ensure effective and accurate verbal or written handover of patients between healthcare professionals.
*Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete, and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with Trust standards.
*Monitor the quality and standard of care provided by all members of the team and all staff in clinical areas. Identifying any skills or training gaps and escalating to the appropriate Manager or Clinical Lead.
*Provide evidence of clinical competence with the maintenance of an advanced practice clinical portfolio for submission as part of the annual review of clinical practice process.
*Practice in compliance with their respective code of conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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 Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body ( NMC / HCPC / GPC)
- *Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience.
- *MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/ Level 7 equivalent portfolio or minimum of 120 CATs and working towards full MSc(must cover all 4 Pillars of advanced clinical practice )-- Portfolio must include evidence of health assessment module at Level 7
- *Non -- Medical Prescribing Course
- *Advanced Life Support Qualification
- *Recognised Teaching & Assessing/ Mentoring Qualification / Course
Experience
Essential
- *Extensive post registration experience at a senior level in specialty area including significant and relevant senior clinical and leadership experience.
- *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.
- *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.
Desirable
- *Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *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
- *Ability to inspire and demonstrate strong leadership skills
- *Flexible , will work a range of shift patterns as per service needs within agreed health care environments
- *Willing to travel to all Trust sites as required by job role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body ( NMC / HCPC / GPC)
- *Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience.
- *MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/ Level 7 equivalent portfolio or minimum of 120 CATs and working towards full MSc(must cover all 4 Pillars of advanced clinical practice )-- Portfolio must include evidence of health assessment module at Level 7
- *Non -- Medical Prescribing Course
- *Advanced Life Support Qualification
- *Recognised Teaching & Assessing/ Mentoring Qualification / Course
Experience
Essential
- *Extensive post registration experience at a senior level in specialty area including significant and relevant senior clinical and leadership experience.
- *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.
- *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.
Desirable
- *Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *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
- *Ability to inspire and demonstrate strong leadership skills
- *Flexible , will work a range of shift patterns as per service needs within agreed health care environments
- *Willing to travel to all Trust sites as required by job role
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).
