Job summary Therapy Advanced Practitioner - Front Door Band 8a (option for a Trainee Band 7 Advanced Practitioner) Full time 37.5 hpw An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Therapist to be based at either Lincoln County Hospital or Pilgrim Hospital. The role will have a Trust wide contract to Lead and work as an Advanced Practitioner at the front door. The post holder will have experience of successfully leading others. We are looking for someone who enjoys the pace of life in a busy acute hospital and has the energy to drive change and service improvements and who will be prepared to invest their energy into supporting the leadership team in the development of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation services. The Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinical Business Unit is made up of a fantastic team who work on the wards, in out-patients and in the community settings across Lincolnshire. Our aim being to provide high quality and efficient care for the Lincolnshire population who require support from acute therapy and rehabilitation services. You will be fully supported in this role by the Professional Lead Occupational and Physio Therapists. You will integrate with a well-respected Therapy leadership group. Main duties of the job The post-holder will be responsible for service delivery as an Advanced Practitioner. The post holder will at all times, demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making in the speciality of emergency care and frailty, in the emergency departments. The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the therapy team and frailty team working at the front door. The post holder will be an expert therapy practitioner and leader in the field of frailty and front door therapy services. The Advanced Practitioner (AP) will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to patients in their specialty area. The post holder will be a registered therapy professional and hold an MSc appropriate to their Clinical Practice, or equivalent at MSc level (as confirmed by HEI) to be agreed as part of the application process or already be on an AP MSc pathway e.g. trainee AP. The post holder will have a Trust-wide responsibility to promote clinical excellence. The post holder will lead on service transformation with the emphasis on delivering services fit for the future in frailty and front door therapy and in the reduction in hospital admission. To act as the lead clinical representative on agreed clinical and service development groups and boards To work collaboratively with (all stakeholders) across the hospital and community, ensuring the delivery of the clinical KPI's. About us Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-LN-979-24-A Job locations Lincoln/Boston Lincoln/Boston LN25QY Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you Person Specification Previous Experience Essential Can effectively demonstrate delivery of the 4 pillars of advanced practice through a portfolio Experience of working across organisational boundaries Effective working at an advanced level of practice. Evidence of working in a complex, challenging and changing environments Evidence of managing complex, sensitive information and adjusting mode of communication to enable patient needs to be met Evidence of working under pressure and to deal with emergency situations safely and effectively Substantial post registration relevant experience working autonomously at an advanced level and can demonstrate transferrable skills. Experience of clinical leadership. Experience of leading evidenced service improvement and innovation through service/practice development initiatives, audit or research. Evidence of service improvement or changes to practice through practice development initiatives, audit or research. Effective leadership and management skills. Experience of working within multi professional settings with consolidated clinical practice and contributing to effective team working. Evidence of skilled written, verbal ad presentation communication skills. Able to deal with the challenge of developing and embedding advanced roles in existing multi- professional teams. Can demonstrate multi-professional working and working across organisational boundaries. Evidence of professional and clinical accountability in relation to advance level, autonomous practice. Desirable Experience of work in Virtual Wards Experience of work using telephone/remote triage Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Knowledge of local and national healthcare agendas/strategy and policies and how they relate to the specific service. In depth service specific knowledge which underpins advanced level practice. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Understand the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities and accountability concerning advanced level, autonomous practice. Awareness and knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Specific Requirements Essential Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner, using clinical decision-making skills through prioritising and analysing complex health conditions. Ability to undertake computer and other equipment skills. Ability to schedule academic workload and work commitments Be able to travel in the Lincolnshire community and hospitals Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Desirable Evidence of multidisciplinary teaching Qualifications Essential Current Professional registration within area of practice Evidence of level 7 study, or equivalent experience demonstrated via specialist training, experience and/or short courses. MSc appropriate to Advanced Practice or HEE supported route e-portfolio for Advanced Practice or a requirement to undertake an MSc in Advanced Practice. Safeguarding - level 3 or willingness to undertake. Teaching and Assessing course (e.g. Mentor Preparation, SLIP, Clinical Educator Course, PGCE), SSSA or a willingness to complete. Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (role specific) Highly developed specialist knowledge in a relevant field. Person Specification Previous Experience Essential Can effectively demonstrate delivery of the 4 pillars of advanced practice through a portfolio Experience of working across organisational boundaries Effective working at an advanced level of practice. Evidence of working in a complex, challenging and changing environments Evidence of managing complex, sensitive information and adjusting mode of communication to enable patient needs to be met Evidence of working under pressure and to deal with emergency situations safely and effectively Substantial post registration relevant experience working autonomously at an advanced level and can demonstrate transferrable skills. Experience of clinical leadership. Experience of leading evidenced service improvement and innovation through service/practice development initiatives, audit or research. Evidence of service improvement or changes to practice through practice development initiatives, audit or research. Effective leadership and management skills. Experience of working within multi professional settings with consolidated clinical practice and contributing to effective team working. Evidence of skilled written, verbal ad presentation communication skills. Able to deal with the challenge of developing and embedding advanced roles in existing multi- professional teams. Can demonstrate multi-professional working and working across organisational boundaries. Evidence of professional and clinical accountability in relation to advance level, autonomous practice. Desirable Experience of work in Virtual Wards Experience of work using telephone/remote triage Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential Knowledge of local and national healthcare agendas/strategy and policies and how they relate to the specific service. In depth service specific knowledge which underpins advanced level practice. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Understand the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities and accountability concerning advanced level, autonomous practice. Awareness and knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Specific Requirements Essential Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner, using clinical decision-making skills through prioritising and analysing complex health conditions. Ability to undertake computer and other equipment skills. Ability to schedule academic workload and work commitments Be able to travel in the Lincolnshire community and hospitals Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Desirable Evidence of multidisciplinary teaching Qualifications Essential Current Professional registration within area of practice Evidence of level 7 study, or equivalent experience demonstrated via specialist training, experience and/or short courses. MSc appropriate to Advanced Practice or HEE supported route e-portfolio for Advanced Practice or a requirement to undertake an MSc in Advanced Practice. Safeguarding - level 3 or willingness to undertake. Teaching and Assessing course (e.g. Mentor Preparation, SLIP, Clinical Educator Course, PGCE), SSSA or a willingness to complete. Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (role specific) Highly developed specialist knowledge in a relevant field. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Lincoln/Boston Lincoln/Boston LN25QY Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)