Job summary
An excellent opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and highly skilled plastic/complex wound practitioner to join a dynamic and progressive multi-disciplinary team in one of the largest plastics units in the UK based at MFT over 3 sites. . The plastics team treats patients in our outpatient's department , inpatients at Wythenshawe and the Oxford road site supporting patients with complex wounds.
The post may require working cross site at other MFT hospitals including Wythenshawe Hospital, Withington Community Hospital and Oxford Road
The TACP will be supported by trained ACPs and members of the medical team during your training. You must undertake a Masters' level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, which will incorporate the independent prescriber module. The successful post holders will attend university 20% of their working week and 80% clinically in the workplace during term-time. The TACP will be expected to develop across the 4 pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, education, research and leadership/management.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will develop their role in the advanced clinical assessment and treatment of a diverse caseload of trauma and elective plastics/complex wound patients . You will develop an advanced level of clinical reasoning, clinical diagnostic skills and treatments as indicated, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. You will develop expertise and skills across the four pillars to further develop and enhance the plastics/complex wound service and pathway. They will ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure that this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, Trust and externally as appropriate.
The areas for the post holder to complete work based learning in will be discussed and agreed upon successful appointment and will be related to the specific competencies required to meet the needs of the service. Successful completion of the programme and development as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner requires engagement in all aspects of the Masters programme.
The post holder will be allocated a mentor who may be a Doctor or an Advanced Practitioner. This is to ensure successful achievement of the clinical skills required to fulfil the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner in their specified area of work and also to meet the needs of the Masters programme. The trainee will be identifiable in their new role as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in training.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Knowledge/ experience / skills
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Registered nurse in burns care.
- NMC Registration
- Teaching/ Assessing Qualificatio
- IT literate
- Flexible to meet needs of post
- BSc Nursing/Science or equivalent qualification
- Excellent written and verbal communication and de-escalation skills
- Knowledge of the speciality and relevant general medical knowledge
Desirable
- Post registration study /qualification in Cardiac surgery/ Cardiology or Critical Care
- Clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation, urinary catheterisation
Person Specification
Knowledge/ experience / skills
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Registered nurse in burns care.
- NMC Registration
- Teaching/ Assessing Qualificatio
- IT literate
- Flexible to meet needs of post
- BSc Nursing/Science or equivalent qualification
- Excellent written and verbal communication and de-escalation skills
- Knowledge of the speciality and relevant general medical knowledge
Desirable
- Post registration study /qualification in Cardiac surgery/ Cardiology or Critical Care
- Clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation, urinary catheterisation
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).
