Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, dedicated and patient focused Consultant ACP to join our established Respiratory service. You will work closely with all members of the medical team including contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce. If you are enthusiastic, able to work in a very demanding, yet rewarding environment within a friendly, supportive team, then we are what you are looking for.
As a Consultant ACP you will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of local and national developments within the Respiratory specialty promoting evidence based research you will collaborate with other clinicians, professional organisations and partners to ensure ongoing high quality care and innovative practice.
As a Consultant ACP you will demonstrate a strong visible presence with junior members of the multi-disciplinary team developing a culture which facilitates learning and development across service and system.
The post holder will work closely with the University of Lincoln and the Trust ACP Lead to ensure a contemporary and fit for purpose curriculum is delivered locally.
For this post you should demonstrate a track record of developing patient focused services. You should have experience in designing, implementing and evaluating nursing developments.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant ACP will work within the Respiratory team as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced knowledge and clinical expertise alongside medical and nursing colleagues, including the integration of research evidence into practice by expert clinical reasoning and decision making.
You will work autonomously and be able to competently assess, diagnose and manage the care and management of complex respiratory patients with potential lung cancer and pulmonary nodules. You will see new and follow up patients.
You will contribute to clinical governance within the service by leading audit and research as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering a high-quality service.
You will support consultants with day-to-day clinical activity (to be determined according to need of the specialist area.)
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you have appropriate academic qualifications i.e. ACP masters or above plus appropriate experience we are keen to accept applications for trainees working towards.
If you are considering making the move give us a call, we are more than happy to arrange a visit and show you what we have to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you have appropriate academic qualifications i.e. ACP masters or above plus appropriate experience we are keen to accept applications for trainees working towards.
If you are considering making the move give us a call, we are more than happy to arrange a visit and show you what we have to offer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse or allied health professional able to prescribe
- Master's degree qualification
- Evidence of teaching, assessment and supervision skills
- Independent and supplementary prescriber
- Post Graduate History taking and Physical Assessment qualification (if not part of master's degree)
- European Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support Provider
- Competencies completed to a minimum of an ST3 Registrar or national accreditation i.e. RCEM
- IRMER
Desirable
- Doctorate Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Post registration management and leadership course or evidence to demonstrate equivalent experience
- European Resuscitation Council Life Support Instructor
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive post masters clinical experience
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within specialty
- Experience of conference presentation and publication
- Evidence of participation in audit and research
- Experience in multi-disciplinary team working
- Evidence of implementing and managing change
- Evidence of the development of policies and protocols
- Competencies completed to a minimum of an ST3 Registrar or national accreditation i.e. RCEM
Evidence of Particular: Knowledge Skills Aptitudes
Essential
- In depth knowledge of specialty pathologies, investigations, interpretation of investigations and management
- Ability to undertake clinics/ ward rounds unsupervised or with minimum indirect supervision.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: oPatient Centred oSafety oCompassion oRespect and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse or allied health professional able to prescribe
- Master's degree qualification
- Evidence of teaching, assessment and supervision skills
- Independent and supplementary prescriber
- Post Graduate History taking and Physical Assessment qualification (if not part of master's degree)
- European Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support Provider
- Competencies completed to a minimum of an ST3 Registrar or national accreditation i.e. RCEM
- IRMER
Desirable
- Doctorate Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Post registration management and leadership course or evidence to demonstrate equivalent experience
- European Resuscitation Council Life Support Instructor
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive post masters clinical experience
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within specialty
- Experience of conference presentation and publication
- Evidence of participation in audit and research
- Experience in multi-disciplinary team working
- Evidence of implementing and managing change
- Evidence of the development of policies and protocols
- Competencies completed to a minimum of an ST3 Registrar or national accreditation i.e. RCEM
Evidence of Particular: Knowledge Skills Aptitudes
Essential
- In depth knowledge of specialty pathologies, investigations, interpretation of investigations and management
- Ability to undertake clinics/ ward rounds unsupervised or with minimum indirect supervision.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: oPatient Centred oSafety oCompassion oRespect and Excellence
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).
