Job summary
When qualified:
To provide high quality clinical assessment and intervention and treatment for a wide variety of patients presenting to the specified area of work. The Trainee ACP would be expected to work across the 4 pillars of capabilities.
To work independently at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high-quality care making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment.
To support the clinical teams with research and audit as appropriate.
The post holder will demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care including assessment and diagnostic skills for patients. To support the consultants with daily clinical activities.
Contribute to education within the clinical team and to the wider Trust.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and support within both the nursing and medical/surgical teams and to support the lead ACP in developing the trusts ACP service to improve the patient experience.
To support junior medical staff sharing clinical workload and allowing education and training requirements to be met.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the clinical teams to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery and development of policy and procedures and providing appropriate leadership as required ensuring the maintenance of clinical excellence.
Main duties of the job
Assess, analyse, differentially diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate highly specialist and complex treatment/interventions and programmes of care for presenting patients, resulting in safe and appropriate management, referral or discharge.
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly, advising patients, carers and colleagues.
Diagnose and treat both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs in accordance with national and local guidelines, and within scope of practice.
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, chronic or acute situations, including if required the initiation of effective emergency care
Prioritises own and medical teams workload and ensures effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Works effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery
Carry out clinical investigations specific to the role in order to provide holistic patient care
About us
Eastwood Stroke Unit is a friendly and supportive place to work and we are currently looking to recruit an innovative and motivated individual to be part of our developing multidisciplinary team. It includes provision of care for the hyper-acute, acute and rehabilitation phases of a patients Stroke journey. We are welcoming applicants that are both trained and would like to develop their skills in a trainee post. The Stroke Unit at Chesterfield has excellent with two Integrated Stroke Delivery Networks (ISDN) and are at the forefront of developments in Stroke care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to the Trainee Advanced Practitioner vacancy - please see the detailed job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to the Trainee Advanced Practitioner vacancy - please see the detailed job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered healthcare practitioner Substantial broad experience relevant to area of practice Willingness to complete MSc in Advanced Practice within a timeframe of 3-5 years
Desirable
- Master's degree in "Advanced clinical practice" ALS provider (or working towards) ALS instructor Independent prescriber Ability to perform basic interpretation of CT brain & Skeletal X rays 12 months experience in an Acute Hospital setting.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at managing / leading a team
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad & advanced knowledge of clinical pathophysiology Has a sound level of knowledge in relation to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Excellent communication skills with clear written and oral skills. Clinical audit experience Evidence of proven leadership ability Willingness to perform and or learn advanced clinical skills appropriate to area of practice Ability to manage a team of patients and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of more than one area of clinical practice - i.e surgery, medicine, orthopaedics, ITU Management skills- effective organisational abilities, Supervisory skills Leadership skills, Change management skills. Clinical governance, Awareness of current health service priorities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated self-directed practitioner with excellent organisational skills Enthusiastic Team player Well developed facilitation and influencing skills, effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
Demonstrates our Proud to Care Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement -
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered healthcare practitioner Substantial broad experience relevant to area of practice Willingness to complete MSc in Advanced Practice within a timeframe of 3-5 years
Desirable
- Master's degree in "Advanced clinical practice" ALS provider (or working towards) ALS instructor Independent prescriber Ability to perform basic interpretation of CT brain & Skeletal X rays 12 months experience in an Acute Hospital setting.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at managing / leading a team
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad & advanced knowledge of clinical pathophysiology Has a sound level of knowledge in relation to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Excellent communication skills with clear written and oral skills. Clinical audit experience Evidence of proven leadership ability Willingness to perform and or learn advanced clinical skills appropriate to area of practice Ability to manage a team of patients and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of more than one area of clinical practice - i.e surgery, medicine, orthopaedics, ITU Management skills- effective organisational abilities, Supervisory skills Leadership skills, Change management skills. Clinical governance, Awareness of current health service priorities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated self-directed practitioner with excellent organisational skills Enthusiastic Team player Well developed facilitation and influencing skills, effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
Demonstrates our Proud to Care Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement -
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).
