Job summary
We are looking for qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join our Adult Emergency Department team.
We are very excited to be expanding our Advanced Clinical Practitioner workforce in our high achieving and friendly Emergency Department team. We are looking for a qualified ACP who is currently working in an Emergency Care setting (Urgent Care Centre, Emergency Department, Ambulance Service), who is looking for a new challenge.
Main duties of the job
Our Emergency Department received a rating of 'Excellent' from the CQC for 'Caring' (CQC, 2018), which reflects our dedication to looking after our patients and colleagues. As a central London teaching hospital, we try and create a continuous clinical learning environment by promoting evidence based practice, robust mentoring systems, sharing learning and investing in the professional development of our staff.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work a shift pattern including out of hours working (late shifts/nights/weekends).
The interview process will involve a presentation and an OSCE and we would like to view your portfolio and your RCEM e-portfolio, if you have started this. You will be given more details regarding the interview if you are shortlisted.
We welcome informal visits from interested applicants. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a visit or have further questions about the role:
Stella Davey - Emergency Medicine, Lead Nurse - stella.davey@nhs.net
Dr Kris Pillay - Emergency Medicine Consultant & ED ACP Lead - krismoothian.pillay1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work a shift pattern including out of hours working (late shifts/nights/weekends).
The interview process will involve a presentation and an OSCE and we would like to view your portfolio and your RCEM e-portfolio, if you have started this. You will be given more details regarding the interview if you are shortlisted.
We welcome informal visits from interested applicants. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a visit or have further questions about the role:
Stella Davey - Emergency Medicine, Lead Nurse - stella.davey@nhs.net
Dr Kris Pillay - Emergency Medicine Consultant & ED ACP Lead - krismoothian.pillay1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse/ HCPC Registered professional
- Post registration Emergency Care specific course
- Minimum PGDip at MSc Level in Advanced Clinical Practice as set out in the RCEM curriculum
- Registered independent non-medical prescriber
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Currently working as a trainee or advanced clinical practitioner in an Emergency Care setting
- Senior clinical leadership experience (minimum Band 7)
- Experience and evidence of developing practice & clinical leadership
- Experience of disseminating work through presentation/publication
Desirable
- Previous experience in a practice development role/ formal teaching experience
- Experience in mentoring and training junior or trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Experience and evidence of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to critically appraise research literature and apply research findings to practice as appropriate
- Capable of providing a level of advanced knowledge and assessment skills to appropriate assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients with undiagnosed presentations
- Demonstrate ability and competence in interventional skills. Expected to have Foundation Skills set out in RCEM 2022 ACP Adult Curriculum and to have achieved/working towards the further skills as specified in the curriculum.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse/ HCPC Registered professional
- Post registration Emergency Care specific course
- Minimum PGDip at MSc Level in Advanced Clinical Practice as set out in the RCEM curriculum
- Registered independent non-medical prescriber
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Currently working as a trainee or advanced clinical practitioner in an Emergency Care setting
- Senior clinical leadership experience (minimum Band 7)
- Experience and evidence of developing practice & clinical leadership
- Experience of disseminating work through presentation/publication
Desirable
- Previous experience in a practice development role/ formal teaching experience
- Experience in mentoring and training junior or trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Experience and evidence of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to critically appraise research literature and apply research findings to practice as appropriate
- Capable of providing a level of advanced knowledge and assessment skills to appropriate assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients with undiagnosed presentations
- Demonstrate ability and competence in interventional skills. Expected to have Foundation Skills set out in RCEM 2022 ACP Adult Curriculum and to have achieved/working towards the further skills as specified in the curriculum.
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
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).