Advanced Clinical Practitioner in General Surgery

2 weeks ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Associate, or Assistant Practitioner, to work with the East Lancashire District Nursing Team.

The role involves working autonomously with the support of the wider team to deliver planned care, and successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good problem-solving skills, adaptability and resilience at interview. Training and development support will be provided with a dedicated mentor and competency framework in place to ensure that the post holder is secure and confident in their role.

Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service. This a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays

We promote flexible working opportunities to help meet work life balance.

Main duties of the job

  • Delivery of high-quality clinical nursing care to housebound patients including end of life care, wound care, and support for patients with complex long-term conditions.
  • Working with colleagues, patients, their families, and carers to provide holistic care.
  • Reviewing planned care and escalating changes or concerns to the registered nursing staff promptly.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective communication with all clinical staff, patients and families, and other professionals.
  • Participating in developments and change to improve patient care.
  • Undertaking personal professional development to support high quality care and individual career development.

The post holder must demonstrate professional standards of practice and personal qualities and behaviours as expected by the NMC Code and the Organisation's values and behavioural standards. The successful candidate will be passionate about high quality patient care, they will need to be able to problem solve and adapt to change, know when to seek support and guidance, and ensure the delivery of safe, personal, and effective care. We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering evidence based care, and has a strong desire to make their career in District Nursing.

Car driver with access to a vehicle is essential

Working for our organisation

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.

We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust website and by watching the videos within the below link;

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
  • Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care (Assistant Practitioner)/Registerd Nurse Associate Qualification
  • Evidence of recent appropriate study/ development and application in the work environment
Experience Essential criteria
  • A minimum of 12 monts experience working in a health care environment
Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and informal carers about care / interventions
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Evidence of clinical skills relevant to long term & complex conditions
  • A working appreciation of Confidentiality, Health, Safety & Security, Risk Assessment, PDR & Supervision, Accountability
  • Ability to complete records accurately in accordance with policies and procedures



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