The qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner will be an independent, autonomous, accountable practitioner working on their own initiative and taking a lead role in clinical decision making, working collaboratively with the wider multi-professional team.
They will fulfil a senior role in the clinical team with the autonomy to initiate action based on their interpretation of policies/guidelines, seeking advice if required.
The post holder will also provide expert advice delivering advanced clinical practice, clinical leadership and supervision, support and mentorship for multidisciplinary professionals including junior ACPs and trainee ACPs, junior medical staff and clinical nursing staff of all grades.
Main duties of the job
The role will be structured around the four core functions of advanced practice:
* Expert advanced level practice (with a minimum clinical focus of 80%)
* Professional leadership and consultancy
* Education, training and development of self and others
* Practice and service development, research, and evaluation
The ACP should have a minimum of 12hrs per month (pro rata) for work relating to the non-clinical pillars and to ensure maintenance of competency in all areas of the role. This will facilitate improvements to patient care through the education of others, and quality/service improvement associated with leadership and research activities.
Band 7 is achieved through completion of a PGdip Advanced Clinical Practice or relevant Masters in Advanced Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Digital Badge.
Band 8a is achieved through evidencing competence in all elements of the NHSE Multi-Professional Advanced Clinical Practice Framework (HEE 2017), this is demonstrated using the bespoke ACP annual appraisal process known locally as CASP gateway process.
The successful candidate would be expected to be flexible and provide cover where needed city wide / dependant on service provision, covering hours between 8am - 8pm over a 7 day period.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 7 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8a.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* (Band 7& 8a) Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
* (Band 7) Willing and able to successfully complete a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice - which may be via the apprenticeship route
* (Band 7) Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice
* (Band 7& 8a) Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing
* (Band 7& 8a) Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake
* (Band 7& 8a) Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
* (Band 8a) Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Advanced Practice Digital Badge
Desirable
* (Band 7& 8a) Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
* (Band 7& 8a) Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
* (Band 7) Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice
* (Band 7) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence
* (Band 7) Experience of delivering training / education to others
* (Band 8a) Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP
* (Band 8a) Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available
* (Band 8a) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice using CASP (or equivalent if external applicant)
* (Band 8a) Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
* (Band 8a) Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity
* (Band 8a) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
* (Band 8a) Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents
Desirable
* (Band 7) Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
* (Band 7) Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
* (Band 7) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
* (Band 7& 8a) Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
* (Band 8a) Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
* (Band 8a) Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses and activity for others
* (Band 8a) Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for ACPs or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* (Band 7& 8a) In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
* (Band 7& 8a) Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
* (Band 7& 8a) High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
* (Band 7& 8a) Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
* (Band 7& 8a) Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
* (Band 8a) Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
* (Band 8a) Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g. Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP
Desirable
* (Band 7) Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
* (Band 7) Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP
* (Band 7& 8a) Excellent presentation skills
* (Band 8a) Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
* (Band 7& 8a) Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues able to develop good working relationships
* (Band 7& 8a) Self-motivated and able to work independently.
* (Band 7& 8a) Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
* (Band 7& 8a) Commitment to staff development and training
* (Band 7& 8a) Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
* (Band 7& 8a) Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield
S5 7AU
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