Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-A-5978-A
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £45,753 - £52,067 pa inc HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Band 7- Trainee ACP, Emergency Medicine
Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Band 7) to work within the Emergency Medicine Division at Watford General Hospital. This post supports the nursing and medical teams in the Emergency Department. You will be working as part of the ED team providing leadership, expertise, advice, and support to the nursing and medical team ensuring the provision of high-quality care to patients from the first point of contact to their destination, either admission or discharge. As we operate a 7-day service, the post holders will be required to work a variety of shifts covering a 7-day rota across all areas within the Emergency Division.
This is a full-time trainee post and in order to apply for this post, you need to have a first degree in health-related discipline that includes a research focused module along with GCSE/Level 2(or equivalent) Maths and English certificate at Grade C/Level 4 or above (essential requirement for apprenticeship program).
The successful candidate will be promoted as a band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner, after the completion of the master’s in advanced clinical Practice as well as meeting the requirements of the ACP competencies.
Applicants who apply for trainee posts will have appropriate training and access to funding to support completion of Masters.
Main duties of the job
This exciting opportunity will include early assessment of patients, access to investigations, consultation, independent prescribing, and liaison with medical, nursing, AHP and support teams. The post-holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and integrity to make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Under the direction of the ED consultants, the trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in the Emergency Department will provide expert assessment, treatment, and management of a case load, using complex communication skills, judgment, discretion, and decision making.
The trainee ACP will monitor and improve standards of care, supervising, teaching, and supporting colleagues providing skilled professional leadership. The trainee ACP will be required to adhere to all aspects of the ACP governance standards and framework.
Person specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential criteria
- GCSE/Level 2(or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C/Level 4 or above
- RGN or other allied professional with a first degree in health-related discipline that includes a research focused module
- Registered with relevant professional body
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable criteria
- Leadership course
- ALS provider
- Non-medical prescriber
- Working towards MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the role of Advanced Clinical practitioner
- Understanding what the NHS Constitution and Personal Responsibility Framework means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g., National Service Frameworks, NICE etc
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Understanding of the Trust’s objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational boundaries
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of using clinical governance framework to influence care and improve outcome
- Evidence of participation in research studies
- Advanced history taking and physical examination skills
- Ability to work flexibly, using best practice and managing own case load
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working at band 6 or above for in Acute settings
- Evidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the workplace, demonstrating specialist expertise underpinned by theory
- Evidence of depth and breadth of senior level practice appropriate to advanced level
- Evidence of practical contributions to the development of service programmes of care and protocols
- Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives
Desirable criteria
- Undertaken ENP/assessment modules
- Experience of working in the Emergency Department
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mercy Vincent
- Job title
- Nurse Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07919147344
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Recruitment Team
Watford General Hosptial
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 07815425420
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