About this role
Job summary
A high profile, accessible and responsive Practitioner with clinical responsibility for the delivery of Advanced Clinical Practice in Emergency Medicine, able to make informed decisions within their own speciality and scope of professional practice, involving patients and public to ensure agreed standards, targets and objectives are met.
Main duties of the job
The role of the tACP is integral to the medical assessment, management and referral of patients presenting to the emergency department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn, working alongside the medical team, including doctors in training, and the wider multi-professional workforce.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
As part of the multidisciplinary medical team, the post holder will provide clinical expertise towards developing and enhancing the clinical service in the Emergency department. The post holder will demonstrate advanced skills and competencies, and ensure that evidence based practice is inherent in all aspects of the patient care and treatment. Working within the multidisciplinary team following local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, the tACP exercises independent judgement under supervision to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of Emergency Department patients. They work alongside and support the education and development of medical, nursing and AHP colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional with current NMC/HCPC professional registration First Level Degree Able to study at Masters level and willing to complete or currently working towards Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice Non-medical prescribing qualification at masters level Evidence of CPD
Desirable
ALS/ APLS provider or equivalent Completion of leadership module/course IRMER regulation trained Teaching and assessing qualification RED DOT X-ray training course Intention to complete RCEM ACP accreditation
Experience Essential
Currently practicing within an urgent and emergency care setting for a minimum of 5 years, demonstrating a broad range of experience within the acute setting. Experience of successfully resolving complex problems
Desirable
Evidence of conference presentation or journal publication Experience in service development Experience as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner Proven record of leading and effectively managing change
Skills Essential
Sound clinical skills Demonstrate ability to produce complex reports and formulate policies Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
Desirable
Advanced clinical practice skills i.e. ABGs, ECG and CXR interpretation
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.
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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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth hospital foundation NHS trust
Gayton road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)