Job summary
Trainee Gynaecology Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Full time
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Women's and Children's Clinical Management Group, delivering expert nursing care to Gynaecology patients.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care and experience and will have significant nursing experience within both the Gynaecology. The successful candidate will have to complete formal ACP training and achieve a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice, enabling them to work autonomously in the planning and delivery of care to this group of patients.
Main duties of the job
The ACP will work closely with the other members of the multidisciplinary team. Liaison with community GPs, district nursing teams and community palliative care is an essential part of this role, to offer expert advice and support care planning, and enable patients to avoid the need for admission and can maintain independence for as long as possible in their preferred place of care.
The post will comprise of 80% clinical, 20% non-clinical hours to allow for service development, audit and research and professional developmentopportunities within the four pillars of advanced clinical practice
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an integral member of the gynae - oncology team working collaboratively with medical, nursing, midwifery and allied healthcare professionals undertaking advanced roles and responsibilities traditionally the remit of medical staff under the direction of the Consultant in charge of the patients care.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) upon qualification, will work within agreed protocols and guidelines exercising independent judgement in history taking, examination, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a specific caseload of patients with Gynaecological Oncological conditions who may have highly complex acute presentations to the more minor common illnesses and injuries.
The post will be based in clinical gynaecology but may extend and influence across UHL, including Oncology, the Emergency Department and adult inpatient wards.
The ACP will act as a professional resource for the multi- professional teams, patients and carers. They will ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, across the Trust and externally as appropriate.
The ACP will triage referrals either independently or with medical, therapy or other ACP colleagues and make onward referrals in line with Trust policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an integral member of the gynae - oncology team working collaboratively with medical, nursing, midwifery and allied healthcare professionals undertaking advanced roles and responsibilities traditionally the remit of medical staff under the direction of the Consultant in charge of the patients care.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) upon qualification, will work within agreed protocols and guidelines exercising independent judgement in history taking, examination, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a specific caseload of patients with Gynaecological Oncological conditions who may have highly complex acute presentations to the more minor common illnesses and injuries.
The post will be based in clinical gynaecology but may extend and influence across UHL, including Oncology, the Emergency Department and adult inpatient wards.
The ACP will act as a professional resource for the multi- professional teams, patients and carers. They will ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, across the Trust and externally as appropriate.
The ACP will triage referrals either independently or with medical, therapy or other ACP colleagues and make onward referrals in line with Trust policies.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- 4 years working within specialty
Desirable
- NMC training and assessment course or equivalent
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of autonomous practice
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- 4 years working within specialty
Desirable
- NMC training and assessment course or equivalent
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of autonomous practice
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).
