Job summary
This training post involves completion of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner Postgraduate Masters degree provided by Northumbria University. Training includes a Non-Medical prescribing qualification. Full details of modules can be found at Advanced Clinical Practitioner MSc (northumbria.ac.uk). On qualification ACCP's will be required to apply for FICM accreditation. As well as the educational component provided by Northumbria University, practical experience, further education and portfolio completion will take place on the Critical Care unit at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.
For candidates who are already employed as a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) training will be provided by a FICM approved conversion route from ACP to ACCP. This would involve 2 years based on Critical Care to complete the required Critical Care portfolio paid at a Band 7. 2 years previous Critical care experience remain mandatory for those wishing to undertake the conversion route.
This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies you may move onto the next pay band without the need for an application for a post at a higher level.
For further information on Annex 20, please see:
http://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-16-to-20/annex-20-development-of-professional-roles
Main duties of the job
The ACCP team work closely with the extended critical care team and alongside medical colleagues. They work autonomously or under Consultant supervision in specific circumstances to deliver patient care to Level 1-3 critically ill patients across the Trust. The role includes assessment and management of critically ill patients including interventions such as intubation and ventilation, invasive line insertion, requesting and facilitating investigations, inter and intra-hospital transfers and reviews of patients on acute wards and in the Emergency Department. The ACCP role encompasses the 4 pillars of advanced practice; Clinical, Leadership, Education and Research & Development and the successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate application of each pillar within their job role.
Good communication is essential in this role with the need to provide accurate and effective clinical handovers, forge good relationships with members of the Critical Care MDT and other specialities and with appropriate training facilitate conversations around treatment escalation planning, resuscitation and delivering bad news to patients and their family members.
This post requires an ambitious individual with an enthusiasm for Critical care practice, a commitment to lifelong learning and who can demonstrate readiness to be in an advanced practice role.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ACCP team work closely with the extended critical care team and alongside medical colleagues. They work autonomously or under Consultant supervision in specific circumstances to deliver patient care to Level 1-3 critically ill patients across the Trust. The role includes assessment and management of critically ill patients including interventions such as intubation and ventilation, invasive line insertion, requesting and facilitating investigations, inter and intra-hospital transfers and reviews of patients on acute wards and in the Emergency Department. The ACCP role encompasses the 4 pillars of advanced practice; Clinical, Leadership, Education and Research & Development and the successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate application of each pillar within their job role.
Good communication is essential in this role with the need to provide accurate and effective clinical handovers, forge good relationships with members of the Critical Care MDT and other specialities and with appropriate training facilitate conversations around treatment escalation planning, resuscitation and delivering bad news to patients and their family members.
This training post involves completion of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner Postgraduate Masters degree provided by Northumbria University. Training includes a Non-Medical prescribing qualification. Full details of modules can be found at Advanced Clinical Practitioner MSc (northumbria.ac.uk). On qualification ACCPs will be required to apply for FICM accreditation. As well as the educational component provided by Northumbria University, practical experience, further education and portfolio completion will take place on the Critical Care unit at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.
For candidates who are already employed as a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or who are currently in an ACP training post. Training will be provided by a FICM approved conversion route from ACP to ACCP. This would involve 2 years based on Critical Care to complete the required Critical Care portfolio. 2 years previous Critical care experience remain mandatory for those wishing to undertake the conversion route.
This post requires an ambitious individual with an enthusiasm for Critical care practice, a commitment to lifelong learning and who can demonstrate readiness to be in an advanced practice role.
The ACCP team provide 24/7 cover on Critical Care and are a vital component in the development of a flexible and sustainable workforce for Critical Care in the Emergency Care Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ACCP team work closely with the extended critical care team and alongside medical colleagues. They work autonomously or under Consultant supervision in specific circumstances to deliver patient care to Level 1-3 critically ill patients across the Trust. The role includes assessment and management of critically ill patients including interventions such as intubation and ventilation, invasive line insertion, requesting and facilitating investigations, inter and intra-hospital transfers and reviews of patients on acute wards and in the Emergency Department. The ACCP role encompasses the 4 pillars of advanced practice; Clinical, Leadership, Education and Research & Development and the successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate application of each pillar within their job role.
Good communication is essential in this role with the need to provide accurate and effective clinical handovers, forge good relationships with members of the Critical Care MDT and other specialities and with appropriate training facilitate conversations around treatment escalation planning, resuscitation and delivering bad news to patients and their family members.
This training post involves completion of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner Postgraduate Masters degree provided by Northumbria University. Training includes a Non-Medical prescribing qualification. Full details of modules can be found at Advanced Clinical Practitioner MSc (northumbria.ac.uk). On qualification ACCPs will be required to apply for FICM accreditation. As well as the educational component provided by Northumbria University, practical experience, further education and portfolio completion will take place on the Critical Care unit at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.
For candidates who are already employed as a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or who are currently in an ACP training post. Training will be provided by a FICM approved conversion route from ACP to ACCP. This would involve 2 years based on Critical Care to complete the required Critical Care portfolio. 2 years previous Critical care experience remain mandatory for those wishing to undertake the conversion route.
This post requires an ambitious individual with an enthusiasm for Critical care practice, a commitment to lifelong learning and who can demonstrate readiness to be in an advanced practice role.
The ACCP team provide 24/7 cover on Critical Care and are a vital component in the development of a flexible and sustainable workforce for Critical Care in the Emergency Care Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC / HCPC / GPC
- Relevant degree, minimum 2:2 and willingness to work toward a Masters level qualification
- Evidence of relevant, recent study continuing education.
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification
- IR(ME)R training
- ALS / APLS
- Major Incident Training
- Prescribing qualification (where legally permitted)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC / HCPC / GPC
- Relevant degree, minimum 2:2 and willingness to work toward a Masters level qualification
- Evidence of relevant, recent study continuing education.
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification
- IR(ME)R training
- ALS / APLS
- Major Incident Training
- Prescribing qualification (where legally permitted)
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).
