Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Posted 19 hours 17 minutes ago by Esneft
Main area Advanced Clinical Practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 432-HR869-26
Site Colchester Hospital Town Colchester Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/:59
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Job overviewThis is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive, multi professional team that recognises and upholds ESNEFTs drive to develop an outstanding advanced clinical practice workforce.
We are looking for a qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Paediatric ACP to complement our established teamwithin theChildren's Emergency Department.
The PACP role will be at the forefront of service provision and integral in supporting the Multidisciplinary Team in the provision and delivery of prompt, safe and timely intervention .
The PACP will work over a 24hr period, 7 days a week, usually 11.5 hr shifts.
Main duties of the jobYou will provide professional leadership, clinical expertise and manage same day presentations of patients to ESNEFT Children's Emergency Department in Colchester.
You will act as a role model, delivering advanced practice and promoting clinical effectiveness in care. The PACP will be required to work autonomously in delivering independent assessment, clinical examination, diagnosis, clinical decision making and planning of care and treatment, prescribing, health promotion and safe discharge or admission of patients.
You will work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and will contribute to service development. You will also provide appropriate nurse leadership as required ensuring the maintenance of clinical excellence and support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Working for our organisationWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification Experience- Proven post reg experience in relevant clinical setting
- Detailed knowledge of current best practice in relevant clinical area
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Clinical expertise relevant to the area of emergency medicine
- Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
- First level registered nurse/allied Health Professional currently working in a senior clinical role
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- APLS provider
- NMC approved mentor preparation course or equivalent
- Evidence of research/audit
- Level 1 Ultrasound Course
- Knowledge of the current professional NHS issues contributing to service development
- Ability to work autonomously, plan, organise, prioritise and delegate appropriate interventions to support staff
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- Working ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional/aggressive patients/carers
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
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Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Mat Stuart Job title Lead Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner Email address Telephone number