Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply
*** Please note you must be a qualified ACP and not currently in training***
The post holder will practice independently within the Consultant led ACU and be a role model of the four pillars of Advanced Practice. This clinically focussed role will encompass the post holder providing exemplary patient-centred and sound evidenced based care to patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical coordination of a multi-disciplinary team across different areas of the department, clinical floor management responsibilities, education and mentorship, senior clinician support, second opinion advice and support to junior clinicians during a span of duty. The post holder will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and clinical attributes, enabling them to provide expert clinical and professional support to other clinicians and staff within their area of work of the Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) Division.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Career development and training;
Wellbeing support and activities;
In-house physiotherapy Service;
On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working towards delivery of advanced standards of practice within the following key areas of practice and in line with the National Standards.
- Clinical demonstrate critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and their own limits of competence and Scope of Practice.
- Management and Leadership able to role model effective leadership behaviours, show resilience and manage effective governance strategies, which support the agenda for change within the Trust.
- Education and Training able to identify, support and develop learning interventions for both self and team members.
- Audit and Research to look at areas for quality improvements to care, use audit processes and both formal and informal research methods to improve service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working towards delivery of advanced standards of practice within the following key areas of practice and in line with the National Standards.
- Clinical demonstrate critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and their own limits of competence and Scope of Practice.
- Management and Leadership able to role model effective leadership behaviours, show resilience and manage effective governance strategies, which support the agenda for change within the Trust.
- Education and Training able to identify, support and develop learning interventions for both self and team members.
- Audit and Research to look at areas for quality improvements to care, use audit processes and both formal and informal research methods to improve service delivery.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Master's Degree in Advanced Practice
- Registered Nurse or AHP
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills, including phlebotomy and venous cannulation
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent acute care experience at AFC band 6 or above
- Competence in the interpretation of diagnostics and clinical decision making
Desirable
- Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
- Experience of teaching at informal and formal level
- Change management experience
- Previous autonomous practice as nurse practitioner
- Experience in leading, managing and developing a team
- Experience of working on a Trust committee or group
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of recent and ongoing continuing professional development
Desirable
- Leadership course/qualification
- Working knowledge of audit process and service review
- Good working knowledge of clinical assessment/diagnostics
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Master's Degree in Advanced Practice
- Registered Nurse or AHP
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills, including phlebotomy and venous cannulation
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent acute care experience at AFC band 6 or above
- Competence in the interpretation of diagnostics and clinical decision making
Desirable
- Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
- Experience of teaching at informal and formal level
- Change management experience
- Previous autonomous practice as nurse practitioner
- Experience in leading, managing and developing a team
- Experience of working on a Trust committee or group
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of recent and ongoing continuing professional development
Desirable
- Leadership course/qualification
- Working knowledge of audit process and service review
- Good working knowledge of clinical assessment/diagnostics
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).
