Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Trainee or Advanced Clinical Practitioner post within the Dermatology Chronic Diseases. The post is based in the Newcastle Department of Dermatology, at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The successful candidate will work in an autonomous capacity alongside the medical team to provide high quality care to our patients. They will assess, diagnose & treat skin diseases for a wide range of patients with complex health needs. The ability to work independently, have a positive "can do" attitude and be able to use own initiative is essential to the role. The successful candidate will be offered a supportive environment that is committed to support their ongoing clinical development, education, and further study.
They will become an integral part of our dermatology team, managing a caseload of patients requiring dermatological interventions across the region and following agreed pathways. On completion of ACP training, they will work without direct supervision to plan, organise and deliver expert care using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking reflection and analysis to inform their practice. They will also contribute to the development of dermatology patient Pathways. They will also be an active participant in Audit and research within the dermatology department.
- Interview Date Friday, 18 October 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
Main duties of the job
- To provide enhanced continuity and high standard of management for patients requiring care across the Trust whilst in a continuing training post.
- To contribute to the development of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner role [ACP]
- To work across organisational and professional boundaries to improve the quality of patient care.
- To support the future Advanced Clinical Practitioners role.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In this advanced role the post holder will provide expert clinical management and care to patients in the specialty and working towards a role traditionally undertaken by doctors working at registrar level.
- Following training the role of the trainee ACP will enable the post holder to consolidate the knowledge and clinical skills developed during training including a non-medical prescribing course.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In this advanced role the post holder will provide expert clinical management and care to patients in the specialty and working towards a role traditionally undertaken by doctors working at registrar level.
- Following training the role of the trainee ACP will enable the post holder to consolidate the knowledge and clinical skills developed during training including a non-medical prescribing course.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Possession of or working towards master's level study
- Be registered as a healthcare professional with and recent and extensive experience of working within specialty
- Professional qualification plus healthcare related Honours Degree
Desirable
- Hold a recognised teaching qualification
- Clinical Skills and History Taking/ Non-Medical Prescribing qualifications
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of healthcare leadership experience
- Evidence of being self-motivated, pro-active and personally resilient
- Evidence of capability and commitment to teach and train other staff
Desirable
- Previous extensive clinical experience, in specialty
- Demonstrable evidence of working at an enhanced or advanced level of practice
- Evidence of teaching experience outside of a single professional group
- Significant contribution to healthcare quality improvement project(s)
- Evidence of involvement with and/or credentials in healthcare research or audit
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise a complex workload and work in a rapidly changing environment
- Be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development in specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Possession of or working towards master's level study
- Be registered as a healthcare professional with and recent and extensive experience of working within specialty
- Professional qualification plus healthcare related Honours Degree
Desirable
- Hold a recognised teaching qualification
- Clinical Skills and History Taking/ Non-Medical Prescribing qualifications
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of healthcare leadership experience
- Evidence of being self-motivated, pro-active and personally resilient
- Evidence of capability and commitment to teach and train other staff
Desirable
- Previous extensive clinical experience, in specialty
- Demonstrable evidence of working at an enhanced or advanced level of practice
- Evidence of teaching experience outside of a single professional group
- Significant contribution to healthcare quality improvement project(s)
- Evidence of involvement with and/or credentials in healthcare research or audit
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise a complex workload and work in a rapidly changing environment
- Be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development in specialty
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).
