Job summary
It is an exciting time for Acute Medicine Departments across site with an expansion to the footprint with some key building works involved to evolve the service and workforce further. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within the field of Acute Medicine. Working with the local and nationally agreed frameworks, the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will be expected exercise independent judgment to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of patients within the acute medical department. The ACP will be part of an alternative medical workforce model having undergone generalist training meeting all academic and core clinical requirements relevant to the role. The Band 8a ACP practices in partnership with the multidisciplinary team under the clinical supervision provided by a department Consultant and/or specialist registrar (SpR).
The ACP's reporting lines will be within the Emergency Centre however will work alongside and assist the education and development of both nursing and medical colleagues within the departments where they work.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team and will play an integral role in assisting in the operational/strategic development of the service, promoting and facilitating evidence-based practice, clinical audit and research in conjunction with the Lead ACP for the Trust and Consultant Lead of the service.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic lifestyle. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have supportive friendly teams and excellent professional NHS job development opportunities.
There is a rich historic culture in Shropshire, together with beautiful country views, outdoor pursuits, sporting events, shopping and vibrant towns with restaurants, bars and live music venues.
If the location isn't enough to spark curiosity, there are career prospects to suit everyone. From apprenticeships and undergraduate study, through to temporary work and full-time positions for doctors, nurses, clinical and non-clinical roles. Our undergraduate teaching hospital is partnered with Keele University which finished second in the league table for "student satisfaction".
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional - NMC/HCPC
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
- Up to date IR(ME)R certification and evidence of ability to interpret and act on imaging requested
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- Registered independent non-medical presriber
- Evidence of completion of a robust clinical curriculum relevant to specialist field
Desirable
- Teaching/leadership qualification
- Study at Level 8
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within an ACP role, of which needs to be evidenced by significant clinical experience within Acute/ Emergency/ General Medicine at Band 8a level or above (or equivalent)
- Evidence of extensive professional/clinical knowledge in Acute/Emergency/General Medicine. Supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD
- Evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Evidence of leading audit programmes/research within practice and can apply research methodology
- Experience in teaching specialist skills and knowledge
- Evidence of service development and practical contributions to the development of the specific service
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional - NMC/HCPC
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
- Up to date IR(ME)R certification and evidence of ability to interpret and act on imaging requested
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- Registered independent non-medical presriber
- Evidence of completion of a robust clinical curriculum relevant to specialist field
Desirable
- Teaching/leadership qualification
- Study at Level 8
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience within an ACP role, of which needs to be evidenced by significant clinical experience within Acute/ Emergency/ General Medicine at Band 8a level or above (or equivalent)
- Evidence of extensive professional/clinical knowledge in Acute/Emergency/General Medicine. Supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD
- Evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Evidence of leading audit programmes/research within practice and can apply research methodology
- Experience in teaching specialist skills and knowledge
- Evidence of service development and practical contributions to the development of the specific service
Desirable
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).
