Job summary
We are seeking to recruit several Advanced Clinical Practitioners to compliment our current ACP workforce for our established Same Day Emergency Care Unit at the Glenfield Hospital. It currently operates 5 days/week until 10pm, with a view in the future to expand to 7 day working.
This is an opportunity for newly qualified or experienced ACPs to build their knowledge and expertise in cardio respiratory care as well as utilizing prior experience in managing other medical conditions.
Your skill set and qualifications will include advanced clinical assessment, management, consultation and Non-Medical prescribing skills. We will support you in your professional development alongside the 4 pillars of advanced practice.
You will be fully supported in your development of a specialized ACP portfolio to enable you to practice at the top of your scope.
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you will be working in SDEC demonstrating advanced clinical skills. You will work autonomously assessing, diagnosing and managing urgently referred patients. You will be using your advanced skills to manage, diagnose, treat and prescribe for patients presenting to the unit and use your expert decision making to discharge patients home the same day. You will work collaboratively within a team of GP's, Physician Associates, nurses and healthcare support workers supporting patients on the unit. ensuring the a safe discharge.
You will have opportunity to expand your experience working in other front door settings such as the Clinical Decisions Unit and Glenfield Chest Pain Centre and be fully supported by a senior ACP to meet your full potential.
About us
Working for your organisation
University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, and Glenfield Hospital has a range of secondary and tertiary specialised services, and is nationally and internationally renowned for its research portfolio with a strong link between practice and academia.
We are working towards Pathway to Excellence accreditation and this supports our key priority being our workforce. We have significantly invested in leadership development, involving our staff through shared decision making and focusing on staff health and well being.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To accept clinical responsibility for undertaking the comprehensive assessment of a caseload of patients, including those with a complex presentation, in line with evidence- based practice, legislation, policies and procedures. Using investigative and analytical skills, review and interpret all information available, utilising a systematic process of reasoning to make a differential diagnosis.Provide treatment plans for patients that are consistent with the outcomes of assessment and the most probable diagnoses using current clinical pathways where required in order to facilitate timely, quality, patient care and / or appropriate onward referral.Where appropriate, initiate diagnostic tests, interpret and act upon results and provide advice to members of the multi-disciplinary team on patient treatment. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions/treatments and make any necessary modification.Practice autonomously in planning and implementing treatment and care, undertaking advanced clinical practice that has been agreed with the senior nursing, midwifery, therapy and medical teams within the specialtyAs a non medical prescriber prescribe medication as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
To accept clinical responsibility for undertaking the comprehensive assessment of a caseload of patients, including those with a complex presentation, in line with evidence- based practice, legislation, policies and procedures. Using investigative and analytical skills, review and interpret all information available, utilising a systematic process of reasoning to make a differential diagnosis.Provide treatment plans for patients that are consistent with the outcomes of assessment and the most probable diagnoses using current clinical pathways where required in order to facilitate timely, quality, patient care and / or appropriate onward referral.Where appropriate, initiate diagnostic tests, interpret and act upon results and provide advice to members of the multi-disciplinary team on patient treatment. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions/treatments and make any necessary modification.Practice autonomously in planning and implementing treatment and care, undertaking advanced clinical practice that has been agreed with the senior nursing, midwifery, therapy and medical teams within the specialtyAs a non medical prescriber prescribe medication as appropriate
Person Specification
education
Essential
- Registered with NMC/HCPC
- Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice
Desirable
- Post graduate managment/leadership qualification
Advanced Clinical skills
Essential
- Current Non medical prescriber
- Experience in Autonomous practice, assess, diagnose, management, treatment
Experience
Essential
- Experience in acute setting managing medical conditions
- Interest in cardio respiratory conditions
Person Specification
education
Essential
- Registered with NMC/HCPC
- Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice
Desirable
- Post graduate managment/leadership qualification
Advanced Clinical skills
Essential
- Current Non medical prescriber
- Experience in Autonomous practice, assess, diagnose, management, treatment
Experience
Essential
- Experience in acute setting managing medical conditions
- Interest in cardio respiratory conditions
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).
