Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an
experienced Health Care Professional to work as an Emergency Care Practitioner
(Band 7) across the Emergency Departments of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS
Foundation Trust
The Emergency Departments at STSFT have a
well-established team of Lead ACPs, ACPs and ECPs (Spanning across Band 8b to
Band 6) working across all areas of the ED. With this we are able to provide an
excellent supervision and development program for staff.
The successful applicant will be responsible for
assessing, diagnosing and treating patients presenting with a wide range of
clinical conditions which will include medical surgical and trauma cases. You
will be required to provide flexible cover over a 24 hour period. The post will
be rotational between the main ED and UTC on both sites.
The individual should be intent on delivering a
high quality service within the ED.
Emergency Care experience is essential however educational opportunities
are available to develop skills and knowledge. There is an ongoing work based
educational and clinical supervision program. Successful applicants will be
expected to follow the RCEM curriculum and engage with completion of the
portfolio.
Main duties of the job
What we can offer
An
induction program for new staff
Weekly
protected in-house teaching program.
Access
to the RCEM eportfolio
Clinical
Education in practice
Support
from a named consultant and ACP
Opportunities
to progress across 4 pillars of advanced practice.
Key requirements of applicants-
To be a registered HCP
(NMC/HCPC),
Successful
completion of an undergraduate degree
Successful
completion of a university accredited clinical skills course
Experience of working as an
autonomous practitioner in the acute sector.
Non-Medical prescribing is
required
We recommend arranging an informal visit to the
department once invited to interview.
Individuals
not fulfilling requirement for the post, ie., not already non-medical prescriber
, should commence on Annex 21 and undertake a period of supported competency
based training.
In
accordance with Annex 21 of AfC, pay is determined as a percentage of the pay.
Where
periods of training last for up to 12 months 75 per cent of pay Band 7 is payable
(£35,754). On completion of the Training they commence at the bottom of Band
7.Those who are already in a Band 7 role would go down to the AfC Annex 21 rate
of pay (£35,754) but on completion of the training would be assimilated back to
the point they were on when they started the training.
Contact details for job related candidate
queries:
Amanda Hay - amanda.hay3@chsft.nhs.uk
01915656256 ex 42084
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full details
To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the useof effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patientsafety and monitoring.
To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionatepatient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomouspractitioner within the specialism.
To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff withinthe Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialistarea.
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governanceframework.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient careand resources.
Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff withinthe Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
To represent the service nationwide.
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialistarea are met.
To manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key rolein optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge andpreventing avoidable hospital admissions.
To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full details
To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the useof effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patientsafety and monitoring.
To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionatepatient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomouspractitioner within the specialism.
To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff withinthe Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialistarea.
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governanceframework.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient careand resources.
Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff withinthe Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
To represent the service nationwide.
To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialistarea are met.
To manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key rolein optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge andpreventing avoidable hospital admissions.
To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism.
- Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Research skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to travel access sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or evidence of currently working towards.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism.
- Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Research skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to travel access sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or evidence of currently working towards.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
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).
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