About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) committed to delivering high quality care to join our Frailty (Care of the Elderly) team.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) for frail older adults. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team developing the Frailty provision which includes integrated working between the Emergency Department, wards and primary care & community services.
Main duties of the job
To be part of our team the successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner ensuring that your practice is underpinned by the four pillars of advanced clinical practice, have recent experience of caring for patients in an acute setting, have excellent leadership and clinical skills, as well as evidence of continuing professional development, have drive, ambition, passion, a flexible approach and dedicated to working in this modern, high quality environment supporting best practice for frailty patients following GIRFT recommendations.
As an experienced ACP, you will provide high quality clinical care for patients, providing a comprehensive advanced clinical assessment, decision making, provision of treatment, prescribing, evaluation of care and referral to other healthcare professionals if required. Whilst working autonomously the ACP will always work within a multi professional team led by a Consultant.
On appointment the successful candidate will be allocated a clinical and educational supervisor, access to eportfolio and will be supported to complete any educational or clinical training for their on-going CPD.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake and successfully complete Experience of delivering training / education to others 3 years relevant post registration experience (HEI requirement) Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice Experience of undertaking service improvement activity Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations
Qualifications & Training Essential
The candidate must be eligible to apply for and willing to complete a full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Eligibility criteria includes an Honours degree at 2.2 or above in a related health care subject. Alternatively, evidence of completion of pre-entry assessment at HEI or successful level 7 study will also be considered. Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
Where possible study is funded via the apprenticeship route. If undertaking Apprentice programme, the candidate must be able to demonstrate GCSE English and Maths at C or above or functional skills assessment level 2. If unable to evidence the trainee must complete the functional skills assessment by the end of the Master's Programme (apprenticeship requirement). Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships Self-motivated and able to work independently. Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude Commitment to staff development and training Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service. Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure Can prioritise and manage own workload when faced with conflicting pressures High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations Demonstrates ability to work/learn self-directed
Desirable
Excellent presentation skills Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations Study of therapeutics/diagnostics Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
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 Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)