Job summary
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust we strive to provide a first class Safe, Personal and Effective service to all our patients.
We are seeking to appoint a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) from a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional background, to join our Acute Medical team. Our multidisciplinary team comprises of Acute Medicine Consultants, Middle grade and Junior Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nursing staff, Extended Scope Physiotherapist and Occupational therapists along with dedicated Practice Education Facilitators.
The role entails working across the Acute Medical Division which includes our acute medical units, Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit/Same Day Emergency Care Unit and in-reach into the emergency department.
Interested applicants must be a qualified ACP and possess a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. The ability to work as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber is essential therefore applicants must also possess a NMP qualification.
If you are ready for a new challenge, with a passion for delivering high quality, safe, personal and effective care join us at ELHT.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to autonomously assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated health care problems.
The ACP will have experience working within the field of acute medicine, with the ability to demonstrate advanced clinical and diagnostic skills.
You will be required to practice in a professional and self-directed manner with confidence and expertise. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your knowledge and skills via the Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice and Speciality Specific Competencies for acute medicine.
As a clinical expert in acute medicine, the ACP will be a resource to less experienced staff, enhancing the nursing teams' skill and knowledge whilst working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will be expected to provide strong leadership to both the nursing, medical and surgical teams across all our departments, ensuringepisodes of patient care are managed thoroughly.
We are continuously looking at ways in which we can improve our services therefore you will be required to partake in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives within the Medical Division.
About us
At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Have a wide knowledge base of common acute medical presentations
- Ability to undertake thorough patient history
- Competence in clinical examinations
- Have a thorough understanding of relevant diagnostics
- Knowledge of investigation interpretation, such as blood, x rays and ECGs
- Keep up to date with best clinical practice
- Safely prescribe treatments in line with national and local guidance and formularies
- Prepare accurate and concise reports
- Assist with the management of Trainee ACPs within acute medicine
- Provide leadership, supervision and education to nursing staff, colleagues and the wider medical team
- Support junior clinicians to plan and manage episodes of patient care
- Act as a role model for junior clinicians
- Practice in an autonomous, professional and self-directed manner
- Partake in audit, research and service development opportunities
- Partake in learning and educational opportunities in order to meet specific learning requirements
- Be willing to develop advanced clinical skills in procedures such as abdominal paracentesis, lumbar punctures and Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Have a wide knowledge base of common acute medical presentations
- Ability to undertake thorough patient history
- Competence in clinical examinations
- Have a thorough understanding of relevant diagnostics
- Knowledge of investigation interpretation, such as blood, x rays and ECGs
- Keep up to date with best clinical practice
- Safely prescribe treatments in line with national and local guidance and formularies
- Prepare accurate and concise reports
- Assist with the management of Trainee ACPs within acute medicine
- Provide leadership, supervision and education to nursing staff, colleagues and the wider medical team
- Support junior clinicians to plan and manage episodes of patient care
- Act as a role model for junior clinicians
- Practice in an autonomous, professional and self-directed manner
- Partake in audit, research and service development opportunities
- Partake in learning and educational opportunities in order to meet specific learning requirements
- Be willing to develop advanced clinical skills in procedures such as abdominal paracentesis, lumbar punctures and Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Professional or equivalent
- Appropriate undergraduate degree
- Master degree in Advanced Practice
- Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound (FAMUS)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- Experience working as an ANP in Acute Medicine
Desirable
- Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound
- Lumbar puncture skills
- Abdominal paracentesis
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership skills.
- Service Development and implementation skills
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
- Effective listening skills.
- High standards of accuracy and numeracy skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to CPD and Professional development
Other
Essential
- Able to work extra hours on occasions and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Professional or equivalent
- Appropriate undergraduate degree
- Master degree in Advanced Practice
- Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound (FAMUS)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- Experience working as an ANP in Acute Medicine
Desirable
- Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound
- Lumbar puncture skills
- Abdominal paracentesis
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership skills.
- Service Development and implementation skills
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
- Effective listening skills.
- High standards of accuracy and numeracy skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to CPD and Professional development
Other
Essential
- Able to work extra hours on occasions and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked.
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).
