Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Emergency Medicine (Adults)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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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.

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,698 to £65,095 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EI-1571-A

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

London

SW10 9NH


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

  • Teaching Qualification

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

  • Teaching Qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse - Emergency Medicine

Stella Davey

stella.davey@nhs.net

07576571460

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,698 to £65,095 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EI-1571-A

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

London

SW10 9NH


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