Advanced Clinical Practitioner

1 week ago

Blackburn, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust we strive to provide a first class Safe, Personal and Effective service to all our patients.

We are seeking to appoint a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) from a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional background, to join our Acute Medical team. Our multidisciplinary team comprises of Acute Medicine Consultants, Middle grade and Junior Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nursing staff, Extended Scope Physiotherapist and Occupational therapists along with dedicated Practice Education Facilitators.

The role entails working across the Acute Medical Division which includes our acute medical units, Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit/Same Day Emergency Care Unit and our fast flow medical unit.

Interested applicants must be a qualified ACP and possess a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. The ability to work as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber is essential therefore applicants must also possess a NMP qualification.

If you are ready for a new challenge, with a passion for delivering high quality, safe, personal and effective care join us at ELHT.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to autonomously assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated health care problems.

The ACP will have experience working within the field of acute medicine, with the ability to demonstrate advanced clinical and diagnostic skills.

You will be required to practice in a professional and self-directed manner with confidence and expertise. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your knowledge and skills via the Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice and Speciality Specific Competencies for acute medicine.

As a clinical expert in acute medicine, the ACP will be a resource to less experienced staff, enhancing the nursing teams' skill and knowledge whilst working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

You will be expected to provide strong leadership to both the nursing, medical and surgical teams across all of our departments, ensuring episodes of patient care are managed thoroughly.

We are continuously looking at ways in which we can improve our services therefore you will be required to partake in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives within the Medical Division.

About us

At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have a wide knowledge base of common acute medical presentations Ability to undertake thorough patient history Competence in clinical examinations Have a thorough understanding of relevant diagnostics Knowledge of investigation interpretation, such as blood, x rays and ECGs Keep up to date with best clinical practice Safely prescribe treatments in line with national and local guidance and formularies Prepare accurate and concise reports Assist with the management of Trainee ACPs within acute medicine

Provide leadership, supervision and education to nursing staff, colleagues and the wider medical team

Support junior clinicians to plan and manage episodes of patient care

Act as a role model for junior clinicians

Practice in an autonomous, professional and self-directed manner Partake in audit, research and service development opportunities Partake in learning and educational opportunities in order to meet specific learning requirements Be willing to develop advanced clinical skills in procedures such as abdominal paracentesis, lumbar punctures and Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st Level Registered Professional or equivalent Appropriate undergraduate degree Master degree in Advanced Practice Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

Advanced Life Support (ALS) Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound (FAMUS)

Experience

Essential

Extensive post registration experience (normally 5 years) Experience working as an ANP in Acute Medicine

Desirable

Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Proven leadership skills. Service Development and implementation skills Clear and accurate written and verbal communication Effective listening skills. High standards of accuracy and numeracy skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Commitment to CPD and Professional development

Other

Essential

Able to work extra hours on occasions and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked.

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