Job summary
Acute Medicine ACP trainee band 7 or qualified ACP.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our ACP workforce in acute medicine/ same day emergency care. We are expanding our team to enhance medical SDEC provision. We also assist with the acute medical workload and support ward rounds on AMU. Banding will be based on experience, portfolio in acute medicine and qualifications. Applicants would ideally have acute medicine experience or minimally experience in acute care. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about acute care.
Applicants for band 7 trainee ACP must have the appropriate qualifications to commence or already be studying for the master's level degree in advanced practice and would join us as a trainee ACP. Band 7 ACP would be considered for those with the masters degree in advanced practice without the experience/portfolio in acute medicine. All band 7 posts have progression through and up to band 8a upon completion of appropriate acute medicine portfolio and qualifications. Band 7 ACPs will work alongside an established workforce of experienced ACP's and Consultant Acute Physicians to support your development.
Applicants for band 8a must have a masters level degree in Advanced practice and have an up-to-date acute medicine portfolio.
All ACP's will be expected to cross site work as required and by 2026 the plan being all working on one site (RBH).
Interview date to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for managing practice, using an advanced level of professional accountability, autonomy and judgement for highly complex decision-making across a broad range of situations/conditions.
To plan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others, delegating and referring as appropriate, to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support to patients and carers.
To propose and implement service and policy development and redesign, impacting beyond own area and other disciplines, informed by current best practice and evidence-base, in accordance with values-based care and Poole Approach.
To act as a resource to others and deliver and evaluate a range of relevant specialist programmes of education and development for individuals and large groups.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Cross site working between Poole and RBH, all services will be transferred across to RBH site from January 2025, this date may be slightly delayed but will be within the early months of 2026.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for managing practice, using an advanced level of professional accountability, autonomy and judgement for highly complex decision-making across a broad range of situations/conditions.
To work using advanced knowledge and skills, underpinned by theory and experience, to holistically assess the patients using a range of methods across a broad range of, often complex, patient conditions within Acute Medicine.
To plan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others, delegating and referring as appropriate, to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support to patients and carers.
To propose and implement service and policy development and redesign, impacting beyond own area and other disciplines, informed by current best practice and evidence-base, in accordance with values-based care and Poole Approach. To act as a resource to others and deliver and evaluate a range of relevant specialist programmes of education and development for individuals and large groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for managing practice, using an advanced level of professional accountability, autonomy and judgement for highly complex decision-making across a broad range of situations/conditions.
To work using advanced knowledge and skills, underpinned by theory and experience, to holistically assess the patients using a range of methods across a broad range of, often complex, patient conditions within Acute Medicine.
To plan and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others, delegating and referring as appropriate, to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support to patients and carers.
To propose and implement service and policy development and redesign, impacting beyond own area and other disciplines, informed by current best practice and evidence-base, in accordance with values-based care and Poole Approach. To act as a resource to others and deliver and evaluate a range of relevant specialist programmes of education and development for individuals and large groups.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Professional registration with relevant professional body
Essential
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working independently at an advanced level within a level 1 ANP role or similar post
Essential
Essential
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Essential
- Relevant specialist course/s including current ILS/PILS and ALS
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in Acute and Ambulatory Medicine
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Professional registration with relevant professional body
Essential
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working independently at an advanced level within a level 1 ANP role or similar post
Essential
Essential
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Essential
- Relevant specialist course/s including current ILS/PILS and ALS
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in Acute and Ambulatory Medicine
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).
