About this role
Job summary
Band 8a: £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata, per annum
Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Permanent Position
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner with a passion for women's health?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated ACP to join our expanding Gynaecology and Colposcopy Service at Isle of Wight NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously within a highly specialised service, supporting women across a range of gynaecological pathways including cancer services, colposcopy, hysteroscopy, urogynaecology and nurse-led follow-up clinics.
About the Role
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will provide expert, evidence-based care across gynaecology outpatient pathways. Working as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and ongoing management of patients.
For applicants that do not currently hold all the essential qualifications, an annex 21, training role would be considered. This will be assessed as part of the interview process.
We are pleased to anticipate a high level of interest in this opportunity. As a result, this vacancy may close early once sufficient applications have been received. We would encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to ensure your application is considered.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
Manage a specialist caseload of gynaecology patients.
Undertake advanced assessment, investigation and treatment planning.
Develop expertise in gynaecology including :colposcopy, hysteroscopy, urodynamics, PTNS and endometriosis.
Lead nurse-led follow-up clinics and pessary review services.
Provide advice and clinical guidance to patients and colleagues.
Support the development of clinical pathways, SOPs and evidence-based guidelines.
Contribute to clinical audit, research, education and service improvement initiatives.
About us
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (NMC, HCPC or equivalent professional registration).
Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or relevant equivalent .
Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain.
Evidence of advanced clinical practice at an expert level.
Knowledge and experience of womens health and gynaecological services.
Evidence of leadership, clinical governance and service improvement.
Ability to work autonomously and make complex clinical decisions.
Desirable
Colposcopy experience or willingness to undertake training.
Experience of developing clinical pathways and protocols.
Experience supporting service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
Experience presenting, teaching and supporting workforce development.
Development opportunities
Enhance relevant Masters qualification or experience to match role specification.
Further development within advanced gynaecology practice.
Accreditation as a Nurse Colposcopist through BSCCP.
Development towards Colposcopy Screening Programme Lead responsibilities.
Participation in regional and national networks, research and service improvement programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (NMC, HCPC or equivalent professional registration).
- Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or relevant equivalent
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
- Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain
- Evidence of advanced clinical practice at an expert level
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of women's health and gynaecological services
- Evidence of leadership, clinical governance and service improvement
- Ability to work autonomously and make complex clinical decisions
Desirable
- Colposcopy experience or willingness to undertake training
- Experience of developing clinical pathways and protocols
- Experience supporting service evaluation and quality improvement projects
- Experience presenting, teaching and supporting workforce development
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
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)