Job summary
Are you a dedicated
healthcare professional looking to advance your career in Surgical Same Day
Emergency Care (SDEC)? We are excited to offer a Trainee ACP position at
Barnsley Hospital, with university training commencing in September.
As a Trainee ACP, you will
start at Band 6 and progress to Band 7 upon completing three core modules. Once
you successfully complete the full course and competencies, you will be
uplifted to Band 8a.
We welcome fully qualified
applicants, that will be banded at 8a
This is a fantastic
opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, work within a dynamic surgical
SDEC team, and make a real difference to patient care.
SDEC is committed to the
growth and development of the ACP role and are keen to support education and of
evolution of its team members.
The Surgical Same
Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit is for patients who require emergency surgical
care that day or can be treated on an ambulatory basis without the need for
admission.
Surgical SDEC is located next to the
Emergency Department (ED) / medical SDEC and is close to the radiology department.
The unit is open from 7:30am-8pm with referrals being accepted from 8am to 6pm
seven days a week. The successful candidate will be joining our unit at an
exciting time in its development and will be part of a friendly and supportive
team.
Main duties of the job
Once qualified you will be expected to work autonomously but within a wider surgical team, assessing, ordering and interpreting investigations, diagnosis and creating an appropriate management plan. This involves complex diagnostic decision making, prescribing, treatment planning and the ability to manage complex situations effectively, safety and decisively, whilst being supported by our SDEC clinical lead and SpR.
We are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to
close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high
performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality
Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery
of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to
ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly
valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley
Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right
through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to
being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed
to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental
or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or
offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for
Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through
salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who
may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa
route please use the link below to check your eligibility - Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 3474
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 3474
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Valid NMC) or Allied Health Professional (Valid HCPC)
- Honours degree
- Teaching qualification - ENB 997/8 or similar
Desirable
- Studying towards post graduate diploma / masters
- Components include:
- Nurse prescribing
- clinical assessment
- x-ray interpretation
- diagnostic imaging
- ALS provider
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registered experience which should include experience in the specialist area.
- Significant relevant experience.
- Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies i.e. medical competencies relevant to area.
- Evidence/acceptance of managing change.
- Evidence of management and leadership.
- Extensive post registration experience at Band 6 level.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal/ communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills.
- Demonstrable influencing skills.
- Demonstrable decision making skills.
- Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery.
- Ability to work under own initiative and plan own workload.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Ability to deliver sensitive complex condition related information.
- To work in an environment where change is constant.
- Research and Audit.
- Extensive knowledge of current healthcare issues.
- Confidentiality.
Desirable
- Proven leadership qualities.
- Demonstrable problem solving.
- Proven organisation skills.
- Team working.
- Clinical governance.
- Risk management.
- Health and Safety.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Valid NMC) or Allied Health Professional (Valid HCPC)
- Honours degree
- Teaching qualification - ENB 997/8 or similar
Desirable
- Studying towards post graduate diploma / masters
- Components include:
- Nurse prescribing
- clinical assessment
- x-ray interpretation
- diagnostic imaging
- ALS provider
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registered experience which should include experience in the specialist area.
- Significant relevant experience.
- Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies i.e. medical competencies relevant to area.
- Evidence/acceptance of managing change.
- Evidence of management and leadership.
- Extensive post registration experience at Band 6 level.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal/ communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills.
- Demonstrable influencing skills.
- Demonstrable decision making skills.
- Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery.
- Ability to work under own initiative and plan own workload.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Ability to deliver sensitive complex condition related information.
- To work in an environment where change is constant.
- Research and Audit.
- Extensive knowledge of current healthcare issues.
- Confidentiality.
Desirable
- Proven leadership qualities.
- Demonstrable problem solving.
- Proven organisation skills.
- Team working.
- Clinical governance.
- Risk management.
- Health and Safety.
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).
