Job summary
As part of the NHS Long-Term Plan and the strategic direction of NEAS, an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced paramedics and nurses to develop an advanced clinical career.
The Trainee Advanced Practitioner role is new to NEAS and will provide an opportunity for clinicians to develop their skills and experience. Whilst this current position is primarily working in primary and urgent care, there may be a requirement to work as part of our rotational model including providing an emergency response to all category of patients, or telephone triage via the Clinical Advisory Service (CAS).
If you are interested in a new challenge, we are inviting applications from experienced paramedics and nurses who are forward thinking, confident, enthusiastic and have a positive approach to teamwork.
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Advanced Practitioner (AP) is an experienced Paramedic or Nurse who has completed a Higher Educational Institute course in clinical assessment and treatment skills and is able to demonstrate a determination to develop their advanced clinical practice credentials. This is underpinned by BSc level education in a relevant training programme.
To fulfil the role you must have successfully completed a two-year 'Consolidation of Learning' period as a 'newly qualified paramedic' and have a further three years' experience working as a band 6 (or equivalent) paramedic. Nurses are required to have an equivalent five years post qualification experience.
About us
We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.
Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!
Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.
We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.
We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.
Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".
We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dyslexia Smart Award employer, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description document in order to access the full responsibilities of the Trainee Advanced Practitioner role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description document in order to access the full responsibilities of the Trainee Advanced Practitioner role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC or NMC registration
- BSc in relevant training programme or degree level post-registration qualification in clinical examination skills or autonomous practice
- Advanced clinical assessment and management course (min 30 credits/level6)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to apply research findings and support evidence-based practice
- Have current knowledge of developments within Emergency/Unscheduled Care and the wider healthcare economy
- Understanding of Safeguarding procedures for vulnerable adults, children and young people
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in Emergency/Urgent/Unscheduled Care relevant to the post
- Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of agencies and professionals and across organisational boundaries
- Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks
Key Skills
Essential
- Advanced patient assessment skills required for role. (Adult & Child)
- Highly effective organisational skills and ability to prioritise personal and departmental workload effectively
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to be flexible and adaptable
- Positive attitude to change and service development
- Able to work independently
- Effective role model
- Active team member
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines
Other
Essential
- Must have held a full UK manual car license for a minimum of 2 years (in conjunction with The Road Traffic new driver act 1995)
- License must be current and valid in the UK
- No current or previous convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted
- Willingness and ability to travel within geographical area of service
- Ability to utilise their own vehicle for some aspects of the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC or NMC registration
- BSc in relevant training programme or degree level post-registration qualification in clinical examination skills or autonomous practice
- Advanced clinical assessment and management course (min 30 credits/level6)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to apply research findings and support evidence-based practice
- Have current knowledge of developments within Emergency/Unscheduled Care and the wider healthcare economy
- Understanding of Safeguarding procedures for vulnerable adults, children and young people
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in Emergency/Urgent/Unscheduled Care relevant to the post
- Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of agencies and professionals and across organisational boundaries
- Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks
Key Skills
Essential
- Advanced patient assessment skills required for role. (Adult & Child)
- Highly effective organisational skills and ability to prioritise personal and departmental workload effectively
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to be flexible and adaptable
- Positive attitude to change and service development
- Able to work independently
- Effective role model
- Active team member
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines
Other
Essential
- Must have held a full UK manual car license for a minimum of 2 years (in conjunction with The Road Traffic new driver act 1995)
- License must be current and valid in the UK
- No current or previous convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted
- Willingness and ability to travel within geographical area of service
- Ability to utilise their own vehicle for some aspects of the role.
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).
