Job summary
We are pleased to be
offering an opportunity for 2 trainee advanced clinical practitioner roles
within the Emergency Department at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust. The role of trainee advanced clinical practitioner involves
both work based and academic learning, contributing towards gaining a masters
degree in advanced clinical practice from a Higher Education Institute (HEI)
within the North West. The trainee advanced clinical practitioner role will
develop knowledge and understanding of the Health Education England four
pillars of advanced clinical practice (HEE, 2017). These positions will be
supported with an allocated Coordinating Educational Supervisor within the
Emergency Department with dedicated supervision session time for reflection on
work based learning and development.
Main duties of the job
Duties and
Responsibilities whilst in training:
1. Clinical Practice (under supervision)
a) Assess patients with both minor and
complex needs through history taking, physical examination and appropriate use
of investigations to confirm diagnosis.
b) Clinically examine and assess patient
needs from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan
clinical care accordingly.
c) Plan, implement and evaluate an effective
management plan for the patient, ensuring safe discharge/referral and/or
transfer to an appropriate health care service.
d) Develop the skills and knowledge to
diagnose and manage acute conditions supported by appropriate supervision.
e) Perform safe management of patients
through face-to-face consultation.
About us
Warrington
Hospital is the larger acute hospital in the Warrington and Halton Trust, with
578 in-patient beds. The second hospital, Halton General, has 42 in-patient
beds, extensive out-patient services and an Urgent Care Centre. The ED at
Warrington serves a population of over 310,000 people; it is open 24 hours
daily and sees 95,000 new patients per year. There are a wide range of
specialties on site including Medicine, Surgery, Intensive Care, Trauma and
Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and
Urology. Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospital has been rated Good in its
most recent CQC inspection.
Interviews will take place on 7th June 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are pleased to be offering an opportunity for 2 trainee
advanced clinical practitioner roles within the Emergency Department at
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role of
trainee advanced clinical practitioner involves both work based and academic
learning, contributing towards gaining a masters degree in advanced clinical
practice from a Higher Education Institute (HEI) within the North West. The
trainee advanced clinical practitioner role will develop knowledge and understanding
of the Health Education England four pillars of advanced clinical practice
(HEE, 2017). These positions will be supported with an allocated Coordinating
Educational Supervisor within the Emergency Department with dedicated
supervision session time for reflection on work based learning and development.
The successful trainee advanced clinical practitioners will act as
a role model and will develop their knowledge to deliver advanced practice
skills across all four pillars within the emergency department. Promoting
patient centred clinical effectiveness in care, developing the essential
clinical skills to provide care autonomously following the completion of the
trainee position whilst actively being involved in quality improvement
alongside the wider Emergency Department team. This will include developing the
skills to perform clinical examination, diagnosis, clinical reasoning, decision
making and planning patient care and treatment, diagnosing, prescribing, contributing
to health promotion, and maintaining the safe discharge of patients.
The TACP, will be required to remain
aware of their own individual learning
needs during their training process and work towards developing a comprehensive
portfolio of evidence across the four pillars of advanced practice, inclusive of
clinical competencies. The trainee will regularly meet with their coordinating
educational supervisor and will receive peer support other qualified / TACP
within the trust. The trainee ACP will be expected to continue their onward
development through completion of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine ACP
Curriculum.
The trainee advanced clinical practitioner post holders will work
closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to develop the skills to
play an integral role in the operational/strategic leadership and development
of the service.
Please see the attached document for a full Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are pleased to be offering an opportunity for 2 trainee
advanced clinical practitioner roles within the Emergency Department at
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role of
trainee advanced clinical practitioner involves both work based and academic
learning, contributing towards gaining a masters degree in advanced clinical
practice from a Higher Education Institute (HEI) within the North West. The
trainee advanced clinical practitioner role will develop knowledge and understanding
of the Health Education England four pillars of advanced clinical practice
(HEE, 2017). These positions will be supported with an allocated Coordinating
Educational Supervisor within the Emergency Department with dedicated
supervision session time for reflection on work based learning and development.
The successful trainee advanced clinical practitioners will act as
a role model and will develop their knowledge to deliver advanced practice
skills across all four pillars within the emergency department. Promoting
patient centred clinical effectiveness in care, developing the essential
clinical skills to provide care autonomously following the completion of the
trainee position whilst actively being involved in quality improvement
alongside the wider Emergency Department team. This will include developing the
skills to perform clinical examination, diagnosis, clinical reasoning, decision
making and planning patient care and treatment, diagnosing, prescribing, contributing
to health promotion, and maintaining the safe discharge of patients.
The TACP, will be required to remain
aware of their own individual learning
needs during their training process and work towards developing a comprehensive
portfolio of evidence across the four pillars of advanced practice, inclusive of
clinical competencies. The trainee will regularly meet with their coordinating
educational supervisor and will receive peer support other qualified / TACP
within the trust. The trainee ACP will be expected to continue their onward
development through completion of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine ACP
Curriculum.
The trainee advanced clinical practitioner post holders will work
closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to develop the skills to
play an integral role in the operational/strategic leadership and development
of the service.
Please see the attached document for a full Job Description.
Person Specification
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of the NMC /HCPC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of Emergency care from a national & local perspective
- Up to date knowledge of clinical practice
- Understanding of confidentiality regulations and protocols
- Understanding of Health and Safety regulations
- Understanding of Infection Control protocols
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Understanding of local and national health care policies
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Participation in mandatory training and updates
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse, paramedic or AHP
- Degree-level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration award
- Recent academic study
- Within 4yrs to level 6 or Level 7
Desirable
- Accredited minor illness course
- Accredited minor injury course
- Evidence of participation in research, audit or published work
- Mentor/ Teaching qualification
- Advanced Pediatric Life support training (APLS)
- Advanced Life support training (ALS)
- Clinical examination skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience at senior nursing level (Band 6 equivalent or above) in Emergency Care
- Experience of managing acutely unwell/trauma patients with use of advanced life support skills
- Positive attitude to change
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of the management of patients with complex needs
- V300 Non Medical Prescriber
- Mentor/ Teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Information technology literacy skill
- Management experience, managing own workload and case management
Personal Traits
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team Player
- Smart, tidy appearance
- Honesty and integrity
- Commitment to the principals of equality and diversity
- Showing respect and consideration for the skills of others
Desirable
Person Specification
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of the NMC /HCPC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of Emergency care from a national & local perspective
- Up to date knowledge of clinical practice
- Understanding of confidentiality regulations and protocols
- Understanding of Health and Safety regulations
- Understanding of Infection Control protocols
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Understanding of local and national health care policies
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Participation in mandatory training and updates
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse, paramedic or AHP
- Degree-level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration award
- Recent academic study
- Within 4yrs to level 6 or Level 7
Desirable
- Accredited minor illness course
- Accredited minor injury course
- Evidence of participation in research, audit or published work
- Mentor/ Teaching qualification
- Advanced Pediatric Life support training (APLS)
- Advanced Life support training (ALS)
- Clinical examination skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience at senior nursing level (Band 6 equivalent or above) in Emergency Care
- Experience of managing acutely unwell/trauma patients with use of advanced life support skills
- Positive attitude to change
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of the management of patients with complex needs
- V300 Non Medical Prescriber
- Mentor/ Teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Information technology literacy skill
- Management experience, managing own workload and case management
Personal Traits
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team Player
- Smart, tidy appearance
- Honesty and integrity
- Commitment to the principals of equality and diversity
- Showing respect and consideration for the skills of others
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
