Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified ACP to join our Gastroenterology service. We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and compassionate individual to join our existing team at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), which is one of the leading specialist departments in the UK and sees around 5000 children and young people each year. As a member of a team comprised of staff from all professional groups, you will be working with babies, children, and young people to support the highly specialised field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease/ Mucosal immunology. Main duties of the job Main purpose of the job The advanced clinical practitioner will have met the required academic and practice capabilities required to practice at the level of Advanced Practice. The below scope and capabilities of this role is based on the key capabilities described in the Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Practice (HEE 2017) o To be a proactive, dynamic clinical leader within the healthcare team o To provide direct expert advanced clinical care through health assessment, initiation of treatment, formulation and alteration of treatment and monitoring of care programmes o To facilitate the development of evidence based clinical practice through improvement, research and audit o Participate in the education of the multidisciplinary team and trainee ACPs. o To evaluate through quality assurance initiatives and assessment of clinical outcomes o To be an expert clinical resource for other healthcare practitioners About us GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 271-BBM-7008216 Job locations Great Ormond Street NHS Tust London WC1N 3JH Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities: Clinical To be an expert practitioner and role model in the field of Gastroenterology healthcare and ensuring the delivery of high standards of patient care. (1.1,1.2, 1.3) To ensure the 6Cs and professional standards are embedded within clinical practice. (1.1) To ensure clinical practice reflects professional and national guidance and practice is delivered in line with the scope of practice and trust policies and guidelines. (1.1) To provide direct clinical care through health assessments and initiation of treatment for children attending for procedures/treatments within ACPs authorised scope of practice. (1.1-1.11) To be responsible for the clinical management of children / young people, utilising clinical knowledge and advanced skills to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and initiate changes where required. This will include monitoring and evaluating the response to treatment through analysis and interpretation of clinical tests and investigations (1.4, 1.8, 1.11). To respond to clinical emergencies, utilising clinical judgement and decision making to initiate appropriate interventions and treatments for patients. (1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.11). To counsel and support the child, young person and families through the treatment process, utilise advanced decision-making skills and demonstrate understanding of when to refer on. (1.7, 1.10, 1.11) To initiate drug therapy/ medication as appropriate, practicing as an independent prescriber for patients within area of competence. To be competent in the administration of medication, including under patient group directives. (1.7, 1.11) To promote family centred care, maintaining a safe, friendly and welcoming ward or department environment for children, families, visitors and staff. (1.10, 11.1) Act as an advocate for the child/young person and family. (1.10, 11.1) Utilising excellent communication skills support effective communication between the MDT and the patient / family, to support the delivery of a patient focused service and to facilitate effective co-ordination of care. (1.7, 1.8, 1.9). To actively contribute to the decision-making processes regarding care and treatment for the patient, in particular with the senior registrar / consultant with overall responsibility for the patient. (1.7, 1.8, 1.9) To make and receive referrals to and from the wider MDT (1.7, 1.8, 1.9). To support the development of clinical protocols and care pathways enabling the advanced clinical practitioner to assess and treat children within these agreed protocols and pathways. (1.9, 1.10) To be responsible for reviewing and updating clinical practices and guidelines within the area of practice, ensuring these reflect current knowledge, research and peer reviewed best practice. (1.3, 1.2, 1.11) To provide up-to-date information for families, staff and shared care centres in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. (1.5, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10). To utilise the role of the ACP to improve and maintain continuity of care for patients and their families. (1.5, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10). To monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes involving the patient and carers where possible. (1.5, 1.7, 1.8). To develop appropriate advanced clinical and technological skills in response to the changing needs of healthcare (1.5, 1.8). To take every opportunity to promote the health of children, young people, and their families and initiate health education / promotion strategies as appropriate. (1.5, 1.7, 1.8). To develop and promote the use of ACP led performance indicators and outcome measures (1.5, 1.8). Leadership / Management To be a proactive clinical leader, demonstrating effective excellent leadership skills (2.1- 2.11) To promote best practice, utilising local and regional benchmarking groups for the generation and promotion of standards and clinical guidelines (2.7, 2.9) To support transformation / improvement work streams as appropriate. (2.2, 2.5, 2.7) To act as a resource, providing clinical leadership and professional advice to the multidisciplinary team, within and outside the organisation (2.1, 2.4,2.8, 2.10). To liaise effectively with other clinical staff to ensure the most efficient and effective use of resources. (2.1, 2.5, 2.6). To actively contribute to the management of risk, working closely with divisional team members and the risk management team (2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.11). To manage clinical incidents and complaints and support the implementation of subsequent learning where appropriate (2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.11). Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities: Clinical To be an expert practitioner and role model in the field of Gastroenterology healthcare and ensuring the delivery of high standards of patient care. (1.1,1.2, 1.3) To ensure the 6Cs and professional standards are embedded within clinical practice. (1.1) To ensure clinical practice reflects professional and national guidance and practice is delivered in line with the scope of practice and trust policies and guidelines. (1.1) To provide direct clinical care through health assessments and initiation of treatment for children attending for procedures/treatments within ACPs authorised scope of practice. (1.1-1.11) To be responsible for the clinical management of children / young people, utilising clinical knowledge and advanced skills to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and initiate changes where required. This will include monitoring and evaluating the response to treatment through analysis and interpretation of clinical tests and investigations (1.4, 1.8, 1.11). To respond to clinical emergencies, utilising clinical judgement and decision making to initiate appropriate interventions and treatments for patients. (1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.11). To counsel and support the child, young person and families through the treatment process, utilise advanced decision-making skills and demonstrate understanding of when to refer on. (1.7, 1.10, 1.11) To initiate drug therapy/ medication as appropriate, practicing as an independent prescriber for patients within area of competence. To be competent in the administration of medication, including under patient group directives. (1.7, 1.11) To promote family centred care, maintaining a safe, friendly and welcoming ward or department environment for children, families, visitors and staff. (1.10, 11.1) Act as an advocate for the child/young person and family. (1.10, 11.1) Utilising excellent communication skills support effective communication between the MDT and the patient / family, to support the delivery of a patient focused service and to facilitate effective co-ordination of care. (1.7, 1.8, 1.9). To actively contribute to the decision-making processes regarding care and treatment for the patient, in particular with the senior registrar / consultant with overall responsibility for the patient. (1.7, 1.8, 1.9) To make and receive referrals to and from the wider MDT (1.7, 1.8, 1.9). To support the development of clinical protocols and care pathways enabling the advanced clinical practitioner to assess and treat children within these agreed protocols and pathways. (1.9, 1.10) To be responsible for reviewing and updating clinical practices and guidelines within the area of practice, ensuring these reflect current knowledge, research and peer reviewed best practice. (1.3, 1.2, 1.11) To provide up-to-date information for families, staff and shared care centres in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. (1.5, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10). To utilise the role of the ACP to improve and maintain continuity of care for patients and their families. (1.5, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10). To monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes involving the patient and carers where possible. (1.5, 1.7, 1.8). To develop appropriate advanced clinical and technological skills in response to the changing needs of healthcare (1.5, 1.8). To take every opportunity to promote the health of children, young people, and their families and initiate health education / promotion strategies as appropriate. (1.5, 1.7, 1.8). To develop and promote the use of ACP led performance indicators and outcome measures (1.5, 1.8). Leadership / Management To be a proactive clinical leader, demonstrating effective excellent leadership skills (2.1- 2.11) To promote best practice, utilising local and regional benchmarking groups for the generation and promotion of standards and clinical guidelines (2.7, 2.9) To support transformation / improvement work streams as appropriate. (2.2, 2.5, 2.7) To act as a resource, providing clinical leadership and professional advice to the multidisciplinary team, within and outside the organisation (2.1, 2.4,2.8, 2.10). To liaise effectively with other clinical staff to ensure the most efficient and effective use of resources. (2.1, 2.5, 2.6). To actively contribute to the management of risk, working closely with divisional team members and the risk management team (2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.11). To manage clinical incidents and complaints and support the implementation of subsequent learning where appropriate (2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.11). Person Specification Values Essential Gosh Values Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential Registered with the NMC as an RN-Child or with HCPC or with GPhC Honours degree Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (or evidence of demonstrable competence across all ACP domains) Assessing and mentoring qualification Attendance on a clinical leadership programme Evidence of ongoing, dynamic, CPD, with demonstrable clinical competencies, relevant to area of clinical practice Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake Desirable Teaching Qualification Experience/Knowledge Essential Relevant experience at a senior level in a relevant children's healthcare environment Experience of taking charge of a department and of leading and managing teams. Experience of working as an tACP Experience of undertaking and utilizing research and audit Evidence of working with children / young people and families to improve patient experience Experience of leading on developing practice, standards, clinical audit, benchmarking and clinical / quality improvement Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints and implementation of subsequent learning Thorough knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice Detailed understanding of change management, audit and research methodologies Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda Awareness of evidence -based practice and current research Competent and aware of professional responsibilities in safeguarding of children and adults Ability to articulate a personal philosophy of the healthcare professional & the role of the advanced clinical practitioner. Desirable Publishing papers and presenting at conferences. Dissemination of practice Skills/Abilities Essential Demonstrates compassion in practice Professional credibility, excellent relevant advanced paediatric clinical skills Excellent managerial and organisational skills Demonstrable interpersonal, leadership negotiation and influencing skills Advanced communication and listening skills Excellent written and presentation skills Able to contribute to the development of and implementation of the trust strategic Vision for Nursing Effective team leader, able to motivate and develop a team and maintain constructive working relationships Evidence of personal insight and sound judgment Able to problem solve and initiate change Self -discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working Appraisal skills Ability to delegate and prioritise Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills Able to utilise audit and research evidence to support changes in practice Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries Independent non -medical prescribing Computer literate (word processing. PowerPoint presentation) Quality improvement, practice development and service improvement skills Able to demonstrate embedding of 6Cs and professional standards into clinical practice Able to work autonomously, collaboratively and as part of a multi -professional team Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, which may include days/weekends, as required dependent on service needs Evidence of fulfilling PREP Ability to deal with conflict situations Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change Desirable Able to contribute to the development of and implementation of the trust clinical strateg y Person Specification Values Essential Gosh Values Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential Registered with the NMC as an RN-Child or with HCPC or with GPhC Honours degree Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (or evidence of demonstrable competence across all ACP domains) Assessing and mentoring qualification Attendance on a clinical leadership programme Evidence of ongoing, dynamic, CPD, with demonstrable clinical competencies, relevant to area of clinical practice Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake Desirable Teaching Qualification Experience/Knowledge Essential Relevant experience at a senior level in a relevant children's healthcare environment Experience of taking charge of a department and of leading and managing teams. Experience of working as an tACP Experience of undertaking and utilizing research and audit Evidence of working with children / young people and families to improve patient experience Experience of leading on developing practice, standards, clinical audit, benchmarking and clinical / quality improvement Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints and implementation of subsequent learning Thorough knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice Detailed understanding of change management, audit and research methodologies Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda Awareness of evidence -based practice and current research Competent and aware of professional responsibilities in safeguarding of children and adults Ability to articulate a personal philosophy of the healthcare professional & the role of the advanced clinical practitioner. Desirable Publishing papers and presenting at conferences. Dissemination of practice Skills/Abilities Essential Demonstrates compassion in practice Professional credibility, excellent relevant advanced paediatric clinical skills Excellent managerial and organisational skills Demonstrable interpersonal, leadership negotiation and influencing skills Advanced communication and listening skills Excellent written and presentation skills Able to contribute to the development of and implementation of the trust strategic Vision for Nursing Effective team leader, able to motivate and develop a team and maintain constructive working relationships Evidence of personal insight and sound judgment Able to problem solve and initiate change Self -discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working Appraisal skills Ability to delegate and prioritise Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills Able to utilise audit and research evidence to support changes in practice Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries Independent non -medical prescribing Computer literate (word processing. PowerPoint presentation) Quality improvement, practice development and service improvement skills Able to demonstrate embedding of 6Cs and professional standards into clinical practice Able to work autonomously, collaboratively and as part of a multi -professional team Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, which may include days/weekends, as required dependent on service needs Evidence of fulfilling PREP Ability to deal with conflict situations Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change Desirable Able to contribute to the development of and implementation of the trust clinical strateg y 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. 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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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Ormond Street NHS Tust London WC1N 3JH Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)