BarnsleyHospital is expanding it's team of ACPs within the Emergency Department. Wealready have a strong and cohesive workforce and we wish to build this further.
Do you think you could be the right person for the job?
Whilst this job isadvertised for qualified we would be willing to accept applicatipons fromprospective trainees who feel they would be willing to undertake the trainingprogramme.
This demanding but rewarding role requires a highly skilled professionalready to take their career to the next level, working autonomously within a fast-paced environment.
You will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, providingexpert clinical care to patients presenting with a wide range ofundifferentiated and complex conditions, from life-threatening toself-limiting. You will demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and complexdecision-making skills, underpinned by the four pillars of advanced practice:clinical practice, leadership, education, and research.
Main duties of the job
Autonomous Practice:
Independentlyassess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients, including ordering andinterpreting investigations (e.g., X-rays, blood tests).
Formulate adifferential diagnosis, develop evidence-based care plans, and appropriatelyrefer or discharge patients.
Clinical Expertise:
Deliverimmediate care for the critically unwell or injured, demonstrating expertise inresuscitation and advanced skills/procedures relevant to the ED setting (e.g.,A-line insertion, chest drains).
Leadership & Education:
Act as aclinical leader and role model, providing supervision, mentorship, andeducation to nursing, medical, and allied health professional staff.
Quality Improvement:
Lead andparticipate in clinical audit, research, and quality improvement activities toensure evidence-based practice and service development.
Non-Medical Prescribing:
Utilisenon-medical prescribing status in line with Trust policy and regulatory bodyguidance.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Goodrating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment andachieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. Weare proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainablefuture for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation,where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journeyto sustainability and growth.
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnicorigin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion orbelief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS(criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by thesuccessful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who mayrequire sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa routeplease use the link on the right hand side of this advert to check youreligibility, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles areno longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 4034
Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
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Person Specification
Trust Values
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Knowledge and Awareness
* Demonstrate understanding of current developments in the specialty
* Knowledge of current NHS, Professional and educational issues
* Knowledge of current Advanced Clinical Practice policy and framework drivers
* Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management
* Knowledge of infection control issues
* Knowledge and understanding of statutory and professional requirements
* Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
* Awareness of confidentiality
Experience
* Experience at working at band 7 level or equivalent in an emergency/acute care setting or prehospital
* Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
* Evidence of involvement in change management
* Evidence of continuing professional development, innovation and implementation of successful change management initiatives
* Broad range of clinical expertise and experience in emergency care setting
* Experience of undertaking research and audit processes
* Clear understanding of acute performance targets, key performance indicators and ability to identify opportunities to improve service delivery
* Evidence of commitment to developing the ED ACP service
* Evidence of service improvement and change
Qualifications
* Professional Registration: NMC/Paramedic/other allied health professional
* Masters Qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice
* Advanced Physical Assessment qualification (MSc Level)
* Registered V300 Independent prescribing qualification
* Chest/other Radiographic Interpretation Qualification (Msc Level)
* Attained/working towards RCEM curriculum credentialing
* Advanced Resuscitation (ALS)
* Leadership/Management course
* Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
* MIMMS course
* ATLS
* Written orders for Blood transfusion
* IRMER training
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.
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