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About
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/
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Closed for applications on: 24-Aug-2024 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 24-Aug-2024 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Leicester Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Leicester
- Postcode
- LE1 5WW
- Major / Minor Region
- Leicestershire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 8a)
Specialty
- Main area
- Trauma Orthopaedics
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
Are you interested in becoming an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Trauma Orthopaedics?
We are excited to offer an opportunity within Fracture Clinic at the Leicester Royal Infirmary for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our team, working as a Trauma Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP).
This post is essential to trauma provision in Fracture Clinic with the ACP working autonomously; assessing, implementing, evaluating treatment and care, and discharging patients. Clinical skills will include manipulation of fractures and minor surgical procedures within the Emergency setting. The post will also see you providing expert advice to the Emergency Department.
Full training in the Musculoskeletal requirements of this role will be provided and delivered in partnership with Leicester Medical School as well as in – house training and assessment.
If you have a desire to change speciality as an ACP or have almost completed your ACP training; this may be an opportunity for you.
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Virtual Review of Referrals - Able to safely virtually review patients that have been referred from the Emergency Department, GP surgeries or other Healthcare providers and make independent decisions in relation to plans of care.
Urgent Review of Patients - Able to safely assess, examine, diagnose and implement management of patients care at initial presentation. Including but not exclusive to, requesting of diagnostic examinations, prescribing and making an appropriate/safe plan of care in the best interests of the patient.
Outpatient Clinic Appointments - Able to safely assess, examine, diagnose and implement management of patients care in Outpatient Clinic appointments. Including but not exclusive to, clinical procedures applicable to role, issuing of Fit notes and making an appropriate/safe plan of care in the best interests of the patient.
The post holder will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making underpinned by a Masters level award. This encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.
Collaborative working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, including the Orthopaedic Consultant body.
Working for our organisation
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/
Detailed job description and main 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 makes 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 specialty.
To use an extended scope of practice beyond own profession recognising any limitations in knowledge, referring to senior medical staff or Senior Advanced Practitioners when scope of practice is exceeded.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, relatives and staff, and adhering to infection prevention and control policies.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registration on relevant part of the register with the NMC or HCPC with no restrictions on practice
- Master’s degree level education meeting the requirements of the national framework for Advanced Level Practice
- Study/knowledge relevant to speciality.
- Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice.
- Post basic qualification in speciality
- Research module as part of Master’s degree
- Independent non-medical prescribing (V300) if permitted within professional group
Desirable criteria
- Clinical based Master’s degree
- Study/knowledge relevant to speciality.
- Post graduate management / leadership qualification or willingness to undertake
- Study/knowledge relevant to speciality.
- Counselling qualification
- Research qualification
- Have successfully completed a previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or equivalent
Advanced clinical skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of developing advanced skills in history taking and physical examination skills within speciality area
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments
- Demonstrates expertise in complex decision making
- Autonomous management of own patient load (ward based or clinic environment)
- Autonomously assess, diagnose and develop management plans for urgently referred patients
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of extensive application of learning in practice
- Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments
Experience
Essential criteria
- Highly developed specialist experience across a wide range of emergency care procedures that is underpinned by theory and continued knowledge and skills through CPD
- Experience of prescribing practice in the last 12 months
- Evidence of involvement in policy and protocol development and implementation and ability to influence service changes
- Significant experience in specialist or practitioner post at Band 7 with knowledge and skills that can be accredited or mapped against the essential criteria of this role
- Experience managing own caseload of patients and autonomous practice
- Experience of teaching, assessing and mentoring of learners
- Experience in audit, research and development
- Proven line manager experience able to manage a team of healthcare professionals
Desirable criteria
- Lead in Audit or Research projects
- Evidence of developing nurse or therapy led services and clinics in collaboration or independently of medical consultants
- Evidence of autonomous practice
- Experience of service development
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Organisational and negotiation skills
- Effective communicator in complex situations
- Self motivated and ability to motivate others
- Able to facilitate change
- Able to lead and work within a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Autonomous management of own patient load (ward based or clinic environment)
- Evidence of working under supervision and developing ability to autonomously assess, diagnose and develop management plans for urgently referred patients
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Able to articulate advanced practice and professional accountability
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Vision to develop the service and the role of the AP
- Awareness of the national Framework
- Ability to formulate long term strategic plans to develop service across the organisation
- Able to articulate advanced practice and professional accountability
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- sankaran.masilamany
- Job title
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 258 6636
- Additional information
Advanced Nurse Practitioner Team 0116 258 6636
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