Job summary
Critical Care Outreach Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Band 7
(Band 8a attained upon completion of the Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice)
The Critical Care Outreach Team at The Royal London Hospital are currently recruiting for an experienced highly motivated CCOT practitioner who is already on an Advanced Clinical Practitioner pathway or has completed modules to contribute to the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
The Royal London Hospital is a Level 1 Major Trauma Centre and a tertiary referral centre for Hyper-Acute Stroke, Renal Medicine and Neurosurgery.
The successful candidate must possess evidence of extensive experience in critical care outreach with current experience in managing level 2 and 3 patients independently, either within a critical care environment or acute ward setting with transferable skills.
Preference will be given at shortlisting to candidates already on the ACP pathway, or who have nearly completed the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and ideally the successful candidate will be an independent prescriber.
The successful candidate will be passionate and proactive about developing both self and others; with proven and demonstrable clinical expertise, problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously or work as an integral member of the wider multidisciplinary healthcare team, directing evidence-based care to patients.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of expertise as a Non Medical Practitioner for acutely ill and deteriorating patients in Level 0 areas. To lead by example and champion evidence based care.
In addition to the clinical remit the post holder will be involved with delivering training relating to the deteriorating patient, auditing practice and patient outcomes and contributing to research to improve patient care and service delivery.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- RN with NMC registration or Therapist with relevant skill set and HCPC registration
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Intravenous accreditation
- ALS
- Evidence of further professional development
- Post registration course in appropriate speciality
Desirable
- Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Advanced Physical Assessment Course
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Tracheostomy accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Clinical Experience in critical care outreach service
- Experience of caring for Level 2 and 3 patients
- Evidence of ability to study at Masters/Level 7
Desirable
- Previous ward management or equivalent managerial experience
- Previous critical care experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care
- Strong productive team leader
- Clear and effective communicator
- Able to solve complex / novel problems
- Prioritises workload for self and others when directing the team
- Safeguards vulnerable adults
- Computer literate
- Audit / quality improvement experience
Desirable
- Advanced assessment and history taking skills
- Able to care for level 3 patients outside critical care
- Service Development/Change management
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- RN with NMC registration or Therapist with relevant skill set and HCPC registration
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Intravenous accreditation
- ALS
- Evidence of further professional development
- Post registration course in appropriate speciality
Desirable
- Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Advanced Physical Assessment Course
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Tracheostomy accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Clinical Experience in critical care outreach service
- Experience of caring for Level 2 and 3 patients
- Evidence of ability to study at Masters/Level 7
Desirable
- Previous ward management or equivalent managerial experience
- Previous critical care experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care
- Strong productive team leader
- Clear and effective communicator
- Able to solve complex / novel problems
- Prioritises workload for self and others when directing the team
- Safeguards vulnerable adults
- Computer literate
- Audit / quality improvement experience
Desirable
- Advanced assessment and history taking skills
- Able to care for level 3 patients outside critical care
- Service Development/Change management
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).
