Job summary
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust we strive to provide a first class Safe, Personal and Effective service to all our patients. Our multidisciplinary team comprises of ED Consultants, Middle grade and Junior Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Extended Scope Physiotherapist and Occupational therapists along with dedicated Practice Education Facilitators.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work as part of our established ACP team. ELHT provides emergency and urgent care at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, has an Urgent Care Centre at Burnley General Hospital and Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington Victoria Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to autonomously, assess and examine patients presenting with undifferentiated health care problems. The ACP will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of the most seriously ill and injured patient along with those with minor presentations, they will initiate and interpret investigations and commence appropriate treatment. The ACP will have experience working within the field of emergency medicine, with the ability to demonstrate advanced clinical and diagnostic skills.
As a clinical expert in emergency medicine the ACP will be a resource to less experienced staff, enhancing the nursing teams' skill and knowledge whilst working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The ACP will ensure their own practice and that of the wider team is within the Trust's policies and guidelines.
Providing high quality patient -centred care the ACP will contribute to identified Key Performance Indicators including the 4 hour emergency access standard. In return you will be encouraged and supported to develop your knowledge and clinical skills. Those who have not completed the Royal College of Emergency Medicine ACP credentialing will be provided with support and supervision to undertake this process.
If you are ready for a new challenge, with a passion for delivering high quality, safe, personal and effective care join us at ELHT for the next step on your career ladder.
About us
At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe,personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting time to join our ever expanding team of Advanced Practitioners in the Emergency department, as the role is ever evolving and changing i. e clinical supervision/support from the Emergency Department Consultants and Lead ACP; and opportunity to gain advanced clinical skills in procedures such as chest drain insertion, Arterial and central line placement, lumbar punctures and advanced airway management - these skills will be supported by candidates being offered the RCEM credentialing programme . You will be expected to provide leadership, supervision and education to nursing staff, colleagues and the wider medical and surgical teams.
Successful candidates will be expected to rotate across all areas of the Emergency Department ( Resus, Majors, Paediatrics and Urgent Care)
Historically this service has been predominantly nurse led, but with an ever changing and developing workforce we wish to invite other allied health professional to apply for these dynamic roles, to further complement our team and positively impact patient care. This role is demanding, requiring significant experience, enthusiasm and drive to ensure the care we provide to deteriorating patients is evidence based, safe and effective. You will be expected to work a combination of day and night shifts to ensure service provision is maintained.
Educational opportunities will include a bespoke individualised learning portfolio that will be adapted in order to meet your specific learning requirements, ensuring development of competencies required for the role. Clinical supervision will be supported by an allocated consultant and Lead ACP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Professional or equivalent
- Appropriate undergraduate degree
- Master degree in Advanced Practice
- Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- APLS/ALS PILS/ILS RCEM ACP accreditation
- Children's safe-guarding qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience (normally 5 years)
- Experience working as an ANP in emergency medicine
Desirable
- Mentorship/Coaching course
- Leadership module
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership skills.
- Service Development and implementation skills
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
- Effective listening skills.
- High standards of accuracy and numeracy skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to CPD and Professional development
Other
Essential
- Able to work extra hours on occasions and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked.
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.
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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospitals
Blackburn
BB2 3HH