Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner - RACE Clinic
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Trust's team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners in Older People's Services.
The successful applicant will be based within the recently expanded ACP-led RACE Clinic /OPS SDEC RBH which provides same day emergency care for older patients presenting with a variety of medical conditions. Successful applicants should be prepared to undertake a 3 year part time MSc ACP programme with the university and will be offered Band 7 until this qualification is achieved and a digital badge obtained.
Once the candidate has completed this course and undertaken agreed clinical and leadership competencies for the role they will move up to a band 8a position.
We are seeking to appoint an individual who is passionate about progressing services for older people, is self-motivated and possesses excellent communication and clinical skills.
Rota: Long days 7.30 - 8pm, some weekends and bank holidays.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service during Autumn 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualification
* Professional registration with relevant professional body
* Experience and/or relevant competencies in the discussion, communication and recording of advanced directives and resuscitation discussions and decisions (or willingness to undertake required training)
* Recognised teaching qualification
* Leadership / management course relevant to health care environment
Experience
* Demonstrable experience of caring for older people
* Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and experience of its application for Older People
* Managing defined caseload of DME patients
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.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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