Job summary
We are looking for a trainee advanced clinical practitioners to join the Gastroenterology and Hepatology service based at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join us and to deliver high quality care across an ever developing specialist service.
We will support you to excel in your autonomous practice within our dynamic fast paced teaching environment. With the support of our consultant and ACP team you will be expected to develop a full portfolio in line with the HEE credentials, whilst attaining a full MSc in advanced clinical practice.
Working as part of the clinical team you will be trained to see the full range of Gastroenterology and Hepatology conditions within a consultant lead service. We are confident that we can help you to achieve your potential as a clinician within our service.
This post will develop to a Band 8a upon completion of a Masters pathway in Advanced Clinical Practice, and completion of an Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. The post holder will also be required to undergo a wide range of core clinical competencies and case presentations within the area of practice. The Trainee will need to demonstrate completion of all clinical and academic practice before progression to Band 8a isachieved within a set timeframe.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will ideally have experience of working within an acute and/or surgical setting. Ideally candidates would have some Gastroenterology/ Hepatology knowledge/experience. They will need to show a willingness and aptitude to learn and develop. They will need to be self-motivated with a desire to improve patient care through application of advanced clinical skills and knowledge, as well as leadership, education and research skills and in line with national standards.
Please see the attached job description for full details
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence formaternity, neonataland care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
The Acute Adult Care Division is one of four Clinical Divisions in the Trust that includes gastroenterology wards and is committed to providing excellent clinical performance and patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be practising under supervision as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (TACP) within the Gastroenterology and Hepatology service in order to provide patient-centred quality care. The role will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. The post holder will (under supervision of a senior clinician), assist in the safe assessment, treatment, referral and discharge of patients within Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
This role will require the completion of a MSc in Advanced clinical practice, Therefore the ability to undertake 2 years of level 7 study is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be practising under supervision as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (TACP) within the Gastroenterology and Hepatology service in order to provide patient-centred quality care. The role will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. The post holder will (under supervision of a senior clinician), assist in the safe assessment, treatment, referral and discharge of patients within Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
This role will require the completion of a MSc in Advanced clinical practice, Therefore the ability to undertake 2 years of level 7 study is essential.
Person Specification
Clinical /Experience
Essential
- Registered with Valid NMC or HCPC registration with relevant clinical experience.
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge of Gastroenterology
- Evidence of clinical / managerial leadership experience.
- Experience of change management or service improvement activity.
- Experience within Hepatology, acute medicine, frailty and/or general medicine.
Desirable
- Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues.
Education
Essential
- Registration (NMC/HCPC)
- Recent level 6 or 7 study
- Ability to complete a 2 year Master's programme.
Desirable
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- IRMER certification.
- Recognised Leadership qualification and/or relevant experience.
Skills
Essential
- High standard of written and verbal communication
Desirable
- Extended Procedures ( ascitic taps)
- Ability to generate and present reports, e.g. SJR's, SI's, Divisional Reviews.
- Teaching/presentation skills to multi-professional groups.
Person Specification
Clinical /Experience
Essential
- Registered with Valid NMC or HCPC registration with relevant clinical experience.
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge of Gastroenterology
- Evidence of clinical / managerial leadership experience.
- Experience of change management or service improvement activity.
- Experience within Hepatology, acute medicine, frailty and/or general medicine.
Desirable
- Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues.
Education
Essential
- Registration (NMC/HCPC)
- Recent level 6 or 7 study
- Ability to complete a 2 year Master's programme.
Desirable
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- IRMER certification.
- Recognised Leadership qualification and/or relevant experience.
Skills
Essential
- High standard of written and verbal communication
Desirable
- Extended Procedures ( ascitic taps)
- Ability to generate and present reports, e.g. SJR's, SI's, Divisional Reviews.
- Teaching/presentation skills to multi-professional groups.
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).
