Job summary
Applications for this vacancy are restricted to current Trust employees only
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
is seeking to recruit a motivated and passionate individual to join our
team of Neonatal Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ANNP). This post involves
completing Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice (neonatal) at University of
Sheffield including relevant neonatal modules.
This post will be based in the neonatal department
of STSFT and the post-holder would be expected to contribute to the provision
of the service which includes nights and weekends. This post would be suitable
for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Professional who is seeking a
progression role in neonatal advanced clinical practice.
The successful candidate will be a motivated and dedicated individual with
leadership and management skills at a senior level. A passion for high quality
neonatal care, well-developed communication skills and a positive, mature and
professional attitude is required for the role.
The Neonatal Service offers a range of Neonatal
Intensive Care facilities and is the lead provider for babies requiring
intensive care from Durham, Gateshead, Northumbria and Carlisle who are 26
weeks gestation and above. There are approximately 4000 deliveries and the
Neonatal Unit has 7 ITU/HDU cots and 9 Special care cots.
Main duties of the job
This post sits within the
Neonatal Tier 1 medical rota and as a result you will be required to
participate in the care of babies throughout the service from the postnatal
wards to providing care in the intensive care areas. You would be joining an
existing practitioner workforce.
You
should be enthusiastic and flexible in your approach, with a commitment to
providing excellence in neonatal care. In return you will be joining a
friendly, supportive, highly motivated team.
Continuing professional
development is encouraged and you will be expected to participate actively in
research, quality and safety, audit and guidelines. If masters in advanced
clinical practice already achieved, it is anticipated that additional university
module completion and development in neonatal clinical skills will be required.
Enquiries or informal visits
to meet our amazing team are welcomed. Please contact Dr Lorna Gillespie,
Consultant Neonatologist lornagillespie@nhs.net
Family Care is an exciting place to
work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our
staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to supporting
flexible approaches to work wherever
possible for our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with
you in this role.
If you are interested in becoming part of our
fantastic team then we would welcome your application.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to
develop a clear pathway of progression, training and career structure for
Advanced Clinical Practitioners. This post will develop to a Band 8a upon
completion of a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice, and completion of an
Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. The Trainee will need to
demonstrate completion of all clinical and academic practice relevant to the
speciality, before progression to Band 8a within a set timeframe.
The post
holder will be able to work autonomously and be able to provide a high level of
expert clinical management and care to patients within the speciality. They
will act as a role model for advanced practice working closely with the
multidisciplinary team and other key stakeholders.
The post holder will also be required to
achieve a wide range of core clinical competencies to enable advanced clinical assessment and examination, including but
not limited to:
Clinical data interpretation, investigation and treatment.
Resuscitation and first stage management.
Diagnosis and disease management.
Delivery of expert clinical interventions and treatments
Non-medical prescribing
The post
holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. The post
holder will be expected to cover days, nights and weekend shifts in their job
plan. There will also be dedicated allocated time for management and continuous
professional development.
To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to
develop a clear pathway of progression, training and career structure for
Advanced Clinical Practitioners. This post will develop to a Band 8a upon
completion of a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice, and completion of an
Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. The Trainee will need to
demonstrate completion of all clinical and academic practice relevant to the
speciality, before progression to Band 8a within a set timeframe.
The post
holder will be able to work autonomously and be able to provide a high level of
expert clinical management and care to patients within the speciality. They
will act as a role model for advanced practice working closely with the
multidisciplinary team and other key stakeholders.
The post holder will also be required to
achieve a wide range of core clinical competencies to enable advanced clinical assessment and examination, including but
not limited to:
Clinical data interpretation, investigation and treatment.
Resuscitation and first stage management.
Diagnosis and disease management.
Delivery of expert clinical interventions and treatments
Non-medical prescribing
The post
holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. The post
holder will be expected to cover days, nights and weekend shifts in their job
plan. There will also be dedicated allocated time for management and continuous
professional development.
To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within neonatal medicine
- Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision.
- Knowledge or current NHS, professional and educational issues.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management.
- Knowledge of infection control issues.
- Recent evidence of Leadership skills.
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Presentation skills.
- Evidence of MDT working.
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines.
- Ability to write reports for senior management.
- Work under own initiative with strong organisational skills and work to deadlines.
- Able to use problem solving skills.
- Time management skills able to prioritise
- Evidence of managing change both personally and in leading others.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Able to develop scope of roles and responsibilities for self and other trust staff.
- Competent in the use of IT software packages.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Expert hand/eye co-ordination to facilitate and complete clinical procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Active professional registration with NMC or HCPC.
- Degree in health-related subject.
- Prepared to complete MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and relevant modules that meet 4 pillars of advanced practice within the neonatal speciality.
- Prepared to complete Non-medical prescribing.
- Practice Supervisor/Assessor of recent evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in neonatal medicine
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice.
- Well developed experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.
- Audit and research experience.
- Recent evidence of change management.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within neonatal medicine
- Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision.
- Knowledge or current NHS, professional and educational issues.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management.
- Knowledge of infection control issues.
- Recent evidence of Leadership skills.
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Presentation skills.
- Evidence of MDT working.
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines.
- Ability to write reports for senior management.
- Work under own initiative with strong organisational skills and work to deadlines.
- Able to use problem solving skills.
- Time management skills able to prioritise
- Evidence of managing change both personally and in leading others.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Able to develop scope of roles and responsibilities for self and other trust staff.
- Competent in the use of IT software packages.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Expert hand/eye co-ordination to facilitate and complete clinical procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Active professional registration with NMC or HCPC.
- Degree in health-related subject.
- Prepared to complete MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and relevant modules that meet 4 pillars of advanced practice within the neonatal speciality.
- Prepared to complete Non-medical prescribing.
- Practice Supervisor/Assessor of recent evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in neonatal medicine
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice.
- Well developed experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.
- Audit and research experience.
- Recent evidence of change management.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
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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