Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Trust's team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners in Older People's Services. The successful applicant will be based within the recently expanded ACP-led RACE Clinic /OPS SDEC RBH which provides same day emergency care for older patients presenting with a variety of medical conditions. Successful applicants should be prepared to undertake a 3 year part time MSc ACP programme with the university and will be offered Band 7 until this qualification is achieved and a digital badge obtained. Once the candidate has completed this course and undertaken agreed clinical and leadership competencies for the role they will move up to a band 8a position. We are seeking to appoint an individual who is passionate about progressing services for older people, is self-motivated and possess excellent communication and clinical skills. Rota: Long days 7.30 - 8pm, some weekends and bank holidays. Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. There is a planned move for this service during Autumn 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouthsite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-ME04114 Job locations Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualification Essential Professional registration with relevant professional body Experience and/or relevant competencies in the discussion, communication and recording of advanced directives and resuscitation discussions and decisions (or willingness to undertake required training) Recognised teaching qualification Relevant specialist course/s Desirable Leadership / management course relevant to health care environment Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of caring for older people Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and experience of its application for Older People Managing defined caseload of DME patients Person Specification Qualification Essential Professional registration with relevant professional body Experience and/or relevant competencies in the discussion, communication and recording of advanced directives and resuscitation discussions and decisions (or willingness to undertake required training) Recognised teaching qualification Relevant specialist course/s Desirable Leadership / management course relevant to health care environment Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of caring for older people Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and experience of its application for Older People Managing defined caseload of DME patients 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). 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)