About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner or wish to train as an ACP in Emergency Medicine and looking to make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced emergency setting? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ACP/tACP ideally with experience of Minor Injuries and Minor Illness to join our Emergency Department (ED) team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of emergency care, playing a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a busy and diverse environment.
If you are passionate about emergency medicine and want to be part of a forward-thinking, patient-focused team, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
The AP will be expected to practice across the four pillars of Advanced Practice: Clinical, Leadership and Management and Research. They will fulfil the expectations and capabilities outlined in the Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England.
An established/qualified AP will deliver patient-centred care with a high degree of autonomy, independent assessment and clinical decision-making.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us?
We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
EXPERIENCE Essential
Substantial post-registration experience and three years experience working at band 7 or equivalent Experience in complex case management Experience working independently at Advanced Practice level Excellent clinical acumen and practical procedural skills (with evidence of competency and capability) as an independent practitioner, as per Job Description for role Demonstrate an in depth knowledge and experience of clinical examination, history taking, pharmacology, pathophysiology, etc. Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients Experience of multi-agency / multi-disciplinary team working across service interfaces. Evidence of teaching and sharing knowledge with others in the MDT or externally to organisation. Demonstration of leadership in clinical practice Evidence of involvement of audit/quality improvement/successful change management
Desirable
Experience working DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential
First-level degree (HEI Level 5 or 6) or equivalent in the undergraduate base profession NMC or HCPC registration Masters in Advanced Practice or equivalent, which maps across the 4 pillars Qualified as a non-medical prescriber (if able under professional registration) Evidence of continuing professional development (including further level 7 modules that support practice)
Desirable
Accreditation as an Advanced Practitioner of willingness to work towards (including NHSE digital badge) Post-graduate management and/or leadership training Qualification in teaching
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential
Excellent effective verbal and written communication skills Highly motivated and have the ability to motivate others Ability to effectively prioritise workload Ability to educate and clinical supervise others in the promotion of high standards of patient care Commitment to training and continuous development of self and others Ability to appraise evidence, using analytical and problem-solving skills to inform decision-making, and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Demonstrable evidence of research capability or the application of research evidence to own clinical practice Ability to communicate highly complex information situations including where there are barriers to understanding. Ability to identify, develop and implement risk management and clinical governance systems at an expert level. Computer literate - word, excel, PowerPoint
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential
Ability to travel cross site and to community. Ability to work days/nights/rotation Enhanced level DBS
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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)