Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a band 6 nurse practitioner (Band 7 depending on experience) to join the GI surgical Nurse Practitioner team. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to support the MDT with the management of both inpatients and outpatients under the care of the colorectal surgical specialty. This is an exciting time for our team, with a vision to expand, ensuring an exceptional level of ward based continuity and support for both the medical and nursing teams is maintained. The post holder will need to be forward thinking and able to contribute experience and ideas to support this service development, with support and supervision from the senior nursing, consultant and ACP body. In addition, you will be expected to work autonomously in clinic, assessing a range of post admission complications including the management of complex wounds as well as the management of IR and surgically guided drains.
You will need to demonstrate the necessary skills to deliver outstanding care for both the acute and elective GI surgical patients. The post holder will be required to have a clear and concise understanding of a range of both colorectal and general GI presentations including the management of said presentations. Ideally, you will have undertaken or be working towards a qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice.
The service is currently Monday-Friday however this will be extended to cover a 7 day service in the future.'
Main duties of the job
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Post will be for a trainee ACP in GI surgery. Depending on experience and qualifications this post will initially start as a Band 6 and increase to B7 on meeting the relevant criteria. If the post holder passes all exams and qualifications including NBT specific, then the role will become an Advanced Clinical Practitioner afc 8a. More details can be provided at interview or during informal visit.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organization and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide constant, high quality continuity to the colorectal team for the inpatient cohort. Working in-line with the junior doctors under the supervision of the Consultant and ACP.
This role is based around independent clinical practice to accelerate patient care pathways, through the efficient and effective deployment of assessment and diagnostic tools and personalised interventions (precision medicine) to improve measurable health and economic outcomes.
Leveraging a nursing background, the post holder will continue to develop the core elements of advanced practice, covering the four pillars mapped by Heath Education England (HEE) Advance practice framework.
The role incorporates the progressive development of history taking, clinical examination, clinical investigations and interpretation and subsequently the diagnosis and personalized management planning of the patient specific to the clinical specialty of surgery. The role requires the candidate to have a willingness to complete an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent as stipulated by the RCSENG ACP Curriculum.
The post holder will act as a senior nurse within the surgical wards and admission zones, provide leadership cover, being identifiable, highly visible and accessible to patients, carers and staff for assistance advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide constant, high quality continuity to the colorectal team for the inpatient cohort. Working in-line with the junior doctors under the supervision of the Consultant and ACP.
This role is based around independent clinical practice to accelerate patient care pathways, through the efficient and effective deployment of assessment and diagnostic tools and personalised interventions (precision medicine) to improve measurable health and economic outcomes.
Leveraging a nursing background, the post holder will continue to develop the core elements of advanced practice, covering the four pillars mapped by Heath Education England (HEE) Advance practice framework.
The role incorporates the progressive development of history taking, clinical examination, clinical investigations and interpretation and subsequently the diagnosis and personalized management planning of the patient specific to the clinical specialty of surgery. The role requires the candidate to have a willingness to complete an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent as stipulated by the RCSENG ACP Curriculum.
The post holder will act as a senior nurse within the surgical wards and admission zones, provide leadership cover, being identifiable, highly visible and accessible to patients, carers and staff for assistance advice and support.
Person Specification
Band 6 experience
Essential
- Current/recent specialty experience
- Physical assessment qualification
Desirable
- Non Medical prescriber
- PADRAP qualification
Person Specification
Band 6 experience
Essential
- Current/recent specialty experience
- Physical assessment qualification
Desirable
- Non Medical prescriber
- PADRAP qualification
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).
