Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To accept clinical responsibility for undertaking the comprehensive assessment of a caseload of patients, including those with a complex presentation, in line with evidence-based practice, legislation, policies and procedures. Using investigative and analytical skills, review and interpret all information available, utilising a systematic process of reasoning to make a differential diagnosis.
Provide treatment plans for patients that are consistent with the outcomes of assessment and the most probable diagnoses using current clinical pathways where required in order to facilitate timely, quality, patient care and/or appropriate onward referral.
Where appropriate, initiate diagnostic tests, interpret and act upon results and provide advice to members of the multi-disciplinary team on patient treatment. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions/treatments and make any necessary modifications.
Practice autonomously in planning and implementing treatment and care, undertaking advanced clinical practice that has been agreed with the senior nursing, midwifery, therapy and medical teams within the specialty.
To use an extended scope of practice beyond own profession recognising any limitations in knowledge, referring to senior medical staff or Senior Advanced Practitioners when scope of practice is exceeded.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, relatives and staff, and adhering to infection prevention and control policies.
Person specification
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registration on relevant part of the register with the NMC or HCPC with no restrictions on practice
* Master's degree level education meeting the requirements of the national framework for Advanced Level Practice
* Study/knowledge relevant to speciality.
* Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice.
* Post basic qualification in speciality
* Research module as part of Master's degree
* Independent non-medical prescribing (V300) if permitted within professional group
Desirable criteria
* Clinical based Master's degree
* Study/knowledge relevant to speciality.
* Post graduate management/leadership qualification or willingness to undertake
* Counselling qualification
* Research qualification
* Have successfully completed a previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or equivalent
Advanced clinical skills
Essential criteria
* Evidence of developing advanced skills in history taking and physical examination skills within speciality area
* Highly developed communication skills
* Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments
* Demonstrates expertise in complex decision making
* Autonomous management of own patient load (ward based or clinic environment)
* Autonomously assess, diagnose and develop management plans for urgently referred patients
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of extensive application of learning in practice
* Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments
Experience
Essential criteria
* Highly developed specialist experience across a wide range of emergency care procedures that is underpinned by theory and continued knowledge and skills through CPD
* Experience of prescribing practice in the last 12 months
* Experience managing own caseload of patients and autonomous practice
* Experience of teaching, assessing and mentoring of learners
* Experience in audit, research and development
Desirable criteria
* Lead in Audit or Research projects
* Evidence of developing nurse or therapy led services and clinics in collaboration or independently of medical consultants
* Evidence of autonomous practice
* Experience of service development
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
* Organisational and negotiation skills
* Effective communicator in complex situations
* Self motivated and ability to motivate others
* Able to facilitate change
* Able to lead and work within a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
* Autonomous management of own patient load (ward based or clinic environment)
* Evidence of working under supervision and developing ability to autonomously assess, diagnose and develop management plans for urgently referred patients
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
* Able to articulate advanced practice and professional accountability
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Vision to develop the service and the role of the ACP
* Awareness of the national Framework
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
* Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Advanced Specialist JD/PS (PDF, 592.5KB)
* JD with PS. (PDF, 592.5KB)
* Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
* Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)
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