Main area: Rheumatology and Dermatology (Ambulatory Care)
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent: Trainee post if no previous ACP experience / PgDip
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 271-BCC-6823686
Employer: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Great Ormond Street Hospital
Town: London
Salary: Dependant on experience
Closing: 05/03/2025 23:59
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Advanced Nurse Practitioner)
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
Are you a senior clinical practitioner who really wants to make a difference? Are you seeking a role that is rewarding, autonomous and makes a real impact on families affected by chronic conditions? Then look no further.
An opportunity has arisen in the Rheumatology & Dermatology team for a full-time Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). The post is based at GOSH within the Rheumatology & Dermatology service, which falls in the Blood, Cells and Cancer Directorate.
The Rheumatology department at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is the largest paediatric rheumatology department in the UK. We are a pioneering centre for research into musculoskeletal conditions. We treat, in accordance with the national guidelines, patients with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. We are a multidisciplinary team of doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, podiatrists, nurses and administrators who all work together to support our patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
* Have relevant clinical experience at band 7 level in an acute environment
* Be flexible and reliable
* Have a passion for service development and autonomous working
Whilst it is acknowledged that applicants may not have specific knowledge or experience within Rheumatology & Dermatology, candidates should be aware that if successful further training and CPD may be required to ascertain the skills that are necessary for this role and be willing to undertake additional study to achieve the level of competence that is required.
If you believe you have what it takes to start your CNS career in Rheumatology & Dermatology today, please apply. Should you have any queries please email us at:
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description attached.
Person specification
Values
* 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
* Registered as part of the professional groups named in the ACP multiprofessional framework (2017) eg nursing NMC registered
* Minimum of an honours degree or evidence of demonstrable competence across all ACP competency domains (NHS England 2017).
* Willingness to take on and complete masters level educational programme
* Demonstrable evidence/ portfolio of interest and knowledge of ACP
* Holds a current relevant specialist qualification demonstrating ongoing learning and ability to learn/study
* Minimum of 5 years clinical practice
* Skills training relevant to the role Ability to complete a competency-based skill document
* Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuous professional development, with demonstrable clinical competencies
Experience/Knowledge
* Knowledge of the specialty/ department / field of practice
* Knowledge of professional & current issues in children’s nursing, healthcare, ACP national and local agenda.
* Understanding of change management, audit & research methodologies
* Knowledge of clinical governance & improvement agenda
* Knowledge of the importance of evidence based practice & how quality improvement, audit & research improves care outcomes
* Can articulate a personal philosophy of ACP
* Relevant experience at a senior level in a relevant children’s healthcare environment
* Experience of taking charge of a department and of leading or managing a team
* Experience of working clinically at an expert clinical level in the specialist area
Skills/Abilities
* Demonstrates an ability to deliver supported expert clinical care
* Relevant evidence of advanced paediatric clinical skills within children’s services
* Excellent leadership & organizational skills
* Demonstrable communication & listening skills, both clinical staff, patients and families
* Able to contribute to the development & implementation of the trust strategic Vision for Nursing
* Evidence of effective team leadership, able to motivate & develop a team & maintain constructive, professional working relationships
* Evidence of personal insight & sound judgment
* Able to demonstrate critical thinking, high level decision making & problem solving in clinical practice
* Self-discipline & good time management to support periods of lone working & ensure robust safe practice
* Ability to delegate & prioritise
* Excellent teaching, training & assessment skills
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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