Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of forward thinking Advanced Clinical Practitioners within acute medicine.
The post holder will bebased at West Suffolk Foundation Trust (WSFT) on the Acute Assessment Unit and Same Day Emergency Care, within Acute Medicine.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making alongside demonstrating the four pillars of practice, Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education and Research in providing healthcare that enables innovative solutions to enhance experience and improve outcomes within their speciality area.
The ACP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of addition to this the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations as well as facilitating safe patient discharge.
Please note those applying for a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner post will need to be willing to undertake an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will practice as an ACP using a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate clinical nursing and medical care in the management of patients.
You will be responsible for the initial treatment of patients presenting with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions and make professional autonomous decisions regarding treatment within your scope of practice.
Draw upon a diverse range of knowledge to determine evidence based therapeutic interventions, which will include prescribing medication where legally allowed and review medications for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice to optimise treatment.
Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team to allow the most appropriate treatment and plan the safe discharge of patients when required.
Work in partnership with patients, families and carers and support the individual to proactively manage their wellbeing and life.
Participate in audit, clinical governance and other clinical meetings where the outcomes and recommendations have the potential to improve the quality of care; give case presentations as required.
Manages a multi-professional team, including the planning and management of effective discharge planning in complex situations.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details.
Clinical Practice
1. Assess, differentially diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment interventions for patients by virtue of expert clinical judgement and close liaison with members of the MDT.
2. Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.
3. Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care.
4. Exercise professional judgement to manage risk appropriately, especially where there may be complex and unpredictable events and supporting teams to do likewise to ensure safety of individuals, families and carers.
5. Ensure compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and work within their scope of practice.
6. Work in conjunction with the MDT to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
7. Registered healthcare professional
8. Evidence of continuing professional development
9. Level 6 1st level degree and willing to work towards a recognised advanced practice qualification at level 7 including advanced physical assessment and consultation skills and non-medical prescribing
10. Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE grade A*-C or O-level grades 1-6) or recognised functional skills assessment and qualification
11. Possession of MSc in Advanced Practice or recognised equivalent by HEE Centre Advancing Practice (B8A only)
12. oNon-Medical Prescribing (v300) if appropriate to registered profession /role (B8A only)
13. oSignificant post qualification experience [minimum 4 years] in a relevant clinical field. (B8A only)
Desirable
14. Possession of MSc in Advanced Practice or recognised equivalent by HEE Centre Advancing Practice
15. Significant post qualification experience in a relevant clinical field
16. Registered independent non-medical prescriber
17. Mentor/assessor and/or teaching qualification
18. Participation in research or audit projects
19. ALS provider/instructor
20. Evidence of mandatory training updates
21. Management qualification / leadership training
Experience and knowledge
Essential
22. Post registration experience, a considerable amount of which must be as a fully qualified healthcare professional within your chosen registered profession
23. Evidence of teaching, supervision and assessment skills
24. Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned in a timely manner
25. Ability to deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures and guidelines
26. Ability to work with undifferentiated and undiagnosed healthcare problems with support and under direct supervision
27. Evidence of management skills gained through theory and or practice
28. Experience of mentoring and developing staff
29. Broad post registration clinical experience
30. Ability to work autonomously and within a team
31. Ability to demonstrate the implementation of research into practice
32. Ability to undertake required clinical duties/procedures
33. oCompleted portfolio of supervised practice in advanced clinical practice (B8A)
34. oEvidence of continued professional development following MSc completion (B8A Only)
35. oEvidence of quality improvement methodology and audit experience (B8A only)
36. oDemonstrates a high degree of knowledge within specialty (B8A only)
37. oKnowledge of clinical governance (B8A only)
Desirable
38. Completed portfolio of supervised practice in advanced clinical practice
39. Evidence of continued professional development following MSc completion
40. Evidence of clinical work in an autonomous role
41. Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship, and supervision of staff
42. Evidence of quality improvement methodology and audit experience
43. Evidence of involvement in change management
44. Evidence of multi-professional working
45. Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge within specialty
46. Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality
47. Demonstrate the ability to utilise current research finding in practice
48. Understand, encourage, and support clinical supervision
49. Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management
50. Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
Skills and abilities
Essential
51. Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team, exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
52. Ability to present information to individuals and groups as required using appropriate resources
53. Ability to problem solve, analyse, compare and interpret complex information before making a decision
54. Ability to prioritise clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action
55. Ability to demonstrate the flexibility required of the role to meet departmental and patient need
56. Self-motivated with evidence of efficient time and deadline management
57. IT literate
58. Ability to schedule academic workload and work commitments
59. oEvidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in patient management (BA only)
60. oAbility to write reports for senior management (B8A only)
61. oComputer skills (, for radiology, pathology, microbiology ordering as per Trust protocols, utilising patient systems) (B8A only)
62. oPresentation Skills (B8A only)
63. oStrong leadership skills (B8A only)
Desirable
64. Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
65. Effective communication both written and verbal
66. Strong leadership skills
67. Presentation Skills
68. Negotiating and influencing skills
69. Ability to support, colleagues, patients and relatives in sometimes distressing circumstances
70. Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
71. Ability to write reports for senior management
72. Able to manage change both personally and leading others
Personal qualities
Essential
73. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
74. Understands and overcomes barriers to effective communication
75. oDemonstrates flexible approach to working hours and duties.
Desirable
76. Takes responsibility for identifying effective solutions to a variety of different problems.
77. Visionary - motivated
78. Approachable/receptive and assertive
79. Creative/innovative and adaptable