Band 7/8a Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner

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Due to the ongoing expansion of our Thoracic ACP team, we are recruiting proactive and adaptable individuals from nursing, paramedic or AHP professional backgrounds to join our Thoracic surgery team. We are recruiting for either qualified or trainee ACPs.
This role will be based predominantly at QE hospital in the Thoracic Surgery Department, but the successful applicants may be required to work on other sites within the trust and will also be required to work shifts and unsocial hours including weekends and nights.
Thoracic surgery is busy and dynamic, providing assessment and management for a variety of specialist thoracic conditions. Working alongside members of the medical and nursing staff, the ACPs provide continuity, knowledge and clinical skill in order to improve patient care and management from referral to discharge and beyond.
While experience of surgical environment is preferable for these positions, training and support will be provided to the right candidates without this specific background who shows genuine enthusiasm for the specialty. We welcome interest from qualified ACPs from surgical and non-surgical backgrounds and from those who would like to undergo training to become an ACP in thoracic surgery. You are strongly advised to contact a member of the ACP team to discuss further prior to application. Successful applicants will be supported to undertake all academic requirements for the role, alongside the completion of the HEE Advanced Clinical Practitioner curriculum.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
For detailed information about the advertised role and the main duties/responsibilities please read the Job Description provided.
When applying for a trainee ACP position applicants may:
*Be new to the ACP role with a planned commencement date in autumn 2024
*Be undertaking academic modules towards an advanced practice MSc funded by NHSE
*Currently be part of an ACP apprenticeship pathway (discussion with the ACP consultant Lead is required prior to applying to ensure feasibility of transfer if currently employed in a differing trust)
When applying for a Qualified ACP position applicants may:
*Be undertaking basic surgical skills.
*Surgical First Assistants and Enhanced Surgical First Assistants training.
Essential for any applicant:
*Current registration with the NMC/HCPC
*Non-medical prescriber (NMP) qualification or the professional ability to undertake this
The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has a proven track record in Advanced Practice and the Thoracic ACPs are a growing and integral part of Thoracic Surgery at UHB with proactive Consultant support. We strongly advise contacting the ACP team to discuss the role prior to application, so if you aspire to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking Trust and Team, please contact Thoracic ACP’s Lisa Kenyon or Jo Cahill on , Lead Consultant ACP Kirsti Soanes ( ) for further information or to arrange an informal visit.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their ‘whole self’ to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
*Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body ( NMC / HCPC / GPC)
*Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience
*MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/ Level 7 equivalent portfolio or minimum of 120 CATs and working towards full MSc
(must cover all 4 Pillars of advanced clinical practice )- Portfolio must include evidence of health assessment module at Level 7
*Non – Medical Prescribing Course – where applicable to registration
*Advanced Life Support Qualification
*Recognised Teaching & Assessing/ Mentoring Qualification / Course
Experience
Essential
*Extensive post registration experience at a senior level (Band 7 or above) in specialty area including significant and relevant senior clinical and leadership experience
*Evidence / experience of working in an MDT within a health care provider service
*Evidence of on-going CPD
*Evidence of teaching in a variety of
environments
*A sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provision
*A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice
*Sound understanding of evidence based practice and its application
Desirable
*Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications
Additional Criteria
Essential
*Reliable , punctual , professional attitude and presentation including personal dress
*Ability to work well under pressure in a complex care environment
*Is aware of own limitations to practice and competence within the role
*Demonstrable structured approach to continuing professional development
*Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
*Ability to inspire and demonstrate strong leadership skills
*Flexible , will work a range of shift patterns as per service needs within agreed health care environments
*Willing to travel to all Trust sites as required by job role
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Location: Birmingham