A rare and highly sought-after opportunity is available for a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) working within the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC). If you relish a challenge, are passionate about service development, and providing a high standard of patient care, then the Surgical SDEC unit is the place for you. We are looking for an exceptional ACP who is enthusiastic and dedicated to improving our already high achieving service. You will be expected to work autonomously but within a wider surgical team, assessing, ordering and interpreting investigations, diagnosis and creating an appropriate management plan. This involves complex diagnostic decision making, prescribing, treatment planning and the ability to manage complex situations effectively, safely and decisively, whilst being supported by our SDEC clinical lead and SpR.
Surgical SDEC is located next to the Emergency Department (ED) / medical SDEC and is close to the radiology department. The unit is open from 7:30am-8pm with referrals being accepted from 8am to 6pm seven days a week. The successful candidate will be joining our unit at an exciting time in its development and will be part of a friendly and supportive team.
We are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Main duties of the job
1. Manage a clinical case to an advanced professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience.
2. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
3. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for patients presenting with acute surgical conditions.
4. Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
5. Perform clinical procedures within the scope of practice and competency.
6. Provide expert advice and education to patients, families, and healthcare staff.
7. Participate in the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols.
8. Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the SDEC unit.
9. Maintain own professional development for an ANP.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'we can do this' attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Valid NMC)
* Knowledge, Training and experience to Masters Equivalent
* Components include:
* Nurse prescribing
* Clinical assessment
* X-ray interpretation
* ALS provider
* Extended scope of practice
* Teaching qualification - ENB 997/8 or similar
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
Experience
* Significant post registered experience which should include experience in the specialist area.
* Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies i.e. medical competencies relevant to area.
* Evidence/acceptance of managing change.
* Evidence of management and leadership.
* Extensive post registration experience at Band 6 level.
Knowledge and awareness
* Evidence/acceptance of managing change.
* Ability to deliver sensitive complex condition related information.
* To work in an environment where change is constant.
* Demonstrable problem solving.
* Research and Audit.
* Extensive knowledge of current healthcare issues.
* Clinical governance.
* Health and Safety.
* Confidentiality.
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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