Job summary
Training at Band 7 until completion of ACP training then move to Band 8a (Skull Base )
We are currently undergoing an expansion of our Advanced Clinical Practitioner workforce and looking for a driven, enthusiastic, dynamic individual to join the team of expanding ACP within Neurosurgery. We are looking for a motivated ACP to join our Skull base service working alongside Consultant Neurosurgeons, ENT, Endocrinology, Interventional Radiology and Allied health professionals in a well-established and supportive MDT. You will be supporting patients undergoing surgery and surveillance of skull base pathologies such as vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas, pituitary tumours, chondrosarcoma and Neurofibromatosis.
The post holder will need to have Neurosciences experience and have undertaken Msc degree (level 7) in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent. You must be able to work independently within the four pillars of advanced practice which include clinical practice, management and leadership, education and research.
The candidates will have excellent leadership and clinical skills, as well as evidence of continuing professional development. The candidate will have drive, ambition, passion, a flexible approach and be dedicated to working in a fast paced, challenging but exciting environment.
Main duties of the job
Your role will involve the independent and autonomous practice of history taking, clinical examination, clinical investigations and interpretation and subsequently the diagnosis and management planning of the differentiated and diagnosed patient as well as the undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
Demonstrating a high level of expertise within the sub-speciality, you will manage and co-ordinate care pathways for elective surgical patients and acute skull base presentations with pituitary apoplexy, tumour progression and post-operative complications and will be expected to provide autonomous clinical review of skull base patients on the Neurosurgical Ward and Intensive Care Unit. You will have expertise in coordinating patient care pathways, patient education and supporting patients and families on their recovery journey.
With a strong focus on quality improvement, the post-holder will lead and support on service development initiatives within the service to include education, research and audit promoting patient safety and patient experience. Within the role, there will be opportunity to develop autonomous Nurse Led clinics providing comprehensive clinical assessment to improve symptom management, patient education and overall patient-centred care.
Your role will be integral to patient journey from outpatient assessment, preoperative planning, inpatient, post operative supportive care and outpatient surveillance.
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.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation 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
With Neurosciences experience you must have undertaken an MSc degree (level 7) in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards) and will complete a portfolio of evidence to achieve accreditation/digital badge status. You must be able to work independently within the four pillars of advanced practice which include clinical practice, management and leadership, education and research.
Your role will involve the independent and autonomous practice of history taking, clinical examination, non-medical prescribing, clinical investigations and interpretation and subsequently the diagnosis and management planning of the differentiated of diagnosed patient as well as the undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
You will have excellent leadership and clinical skills, as well as evidence of continuing professional development.The ACP role will be integral to patient journey from outpatient assessment, preoperative planning, inpatient admission, post operative supportive care and outpatient surveillance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With Neurosciences experience you must have undertaken an MSc degree (level 7) in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards) and will complete a portfolio of evidence to achieve accreditation/digital badge status. You must be able to work independently within the four pillars of advanced practice which include clinical practice, management and leadership, education and research.
Your role will involve the independent and autonomous practice of history taking, clinical examination, non-medical prescribing, clinical investigations and interpretation and subsequently the diagnosis and management planning of the differentiated of diagnosed patient as well as the undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
You will have excellent leadership and clinical skills, as well as evidence of continuing professional development.The ACP role will be integral to patient journey from outpatient assessment, preoperative planning, inpatient admission, post operative supportive care and outpatient surveillance.
Person Specification
education/training
Essential
- Professional registration
- MSc Advanced Practice working towards successful completion of ACP apprenticeship ( PACR, PADRAP and NMP)
- Post graduated qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience
- Teaching and mentoring recognised qualification
- Minimum 3 years' experience within Neurosciences - band 7
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in Neurovascular / Skull base Neurosurgery
- Evidence of ongoing CPD / clinical portfolio
- Evidence of maintain competence of Advanced Clinical Skills
- Autonomous clinical reasoning and decision making in inpatient and outpatient setting
Desirable
- Intermediate / Advanced Life Support qualification or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of acting as clinical skills assessor
Person Specification
education/training
Essential
- Professional registration
- MSc Advanced Practice working towards successful completion of ACP apprenticeship ( PACR, PADRAP and NMP)
- Post graduated qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience
- Teaching and mentoring recognised qualification
- Minimum 3 years' experience within Neurosciences - band 7
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in Neurovascular / Skull base Neurosurgery
- Evidence of ongoing CPD / clinical portfolio
- Evidence of maintain competence of Advanced Clinical Skills
- Autonomous clinical reasoning and decision making in inpatient and outpatient setting
Desirable
- Intermediate / Advanced Life Support qualification or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of acting as clinical skills assessor
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).
