Detailed job description and main responsibilities To be professionally accountable and legally responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To have freedom to act within own scope of practice Participate in the provision of specialist advice on patient care to the healthcare team and act as a specialist resource within the service. To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records (written and electronic) in line with legal, professional and Trust requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results that have been reviewed and agreed with clinical supervisor to the appropriate disciplines in the form of letters and/or reports. Understand professional accountability and legal frameworks for advanced practice. Demonstrate safe practice in line with the Trust Quality, Safety and Risk Management policies, Child Protection and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policies, Consent and assent regulations and the UHL 'Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Policy'. Person specification Equality and Diversity Essential criteria Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Education & Qualifications Essential criteria Registration on relevant part of the register with the NMC or HCPC with no restrictions on practice Masters level education meeting the requirements of the national framework for Advanced Level Practice Study/knowledge relevant to speciality Recognised Teaching & Assessing Qualification Mentor qualification Post basic qualification in speciality Research module as part of Masters Independent Non- Medical Prescribing (V300), if permitted within professional group Desirable criteria Clinical based Master's degree Post graduate management / leadership qualification or willingness to undertake IT qualification Counselling qualification Research qualification Advanced Clinical Skills Essential criteria Evidence of developing advanced skills in history taking and physical examination skills within speciality area Highly developed communication skills Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments Demonstrates expertise in complex decision making. Autonomous management of own patient load (ward based or clinic environment) Autonomously assess, diagnose and develop management plans for urgently referred patients. Desirable criteria Evidence of extensive application of learning in practice Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments Experience Essential criteria Highly developed specialist experience across a wide range of emergency care procedures that is underpinned by theory and continued knowledge and skills through CPD Experience of prescribing practice in the last 12 months Evidence of involvement in policy and protocol development and implementation and ability to influence service changes Significant experience in specialist or practitioner post at with knowledge and skills that can be accredited or mapped against the essential criteria of this role Experience managing own caseload of patients and autonomous practice. Experience of teaching, assessing and mentoring of learners. Experience in audit, research and development Proven line manager experience, able to manage a team of healthcare professionals Desirable criteria Lead in Audit or Research projects Evidence of developing nurse or therapy led services and clinics in collaboration or independently of medical consultants Evidence of autonomous practice Experience of service development Communication and Relationship Skills Essential criteria Organisational and negotiation skills Effective communicator in complex situations Self motivated and ability to motivate others. Able to facilitate change. Able to lead and work within a team. Planning and organisation skills Essential criteria Able to articulate advanced practice and professional accountability. Ability to work on own initiative. Vision to develop the service and the role of the ACP. Awareness of the national Framework. Ability to formulate long term strategic plans to develop service across the organisation Able to articulate advanced practice and professional accountability Physical Skills Essential criteria Able to meet physical demands of patient interaction and examination. Flexibility and ability to cover 24 hour shift patterns including weekends and Bank Holidays Ability to travel between sites Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential criteria Autonomous management of own patient load (ward based or clinic environment). Evidence of working under supervision and developing ability to autonomously assess, diagnose and develop management plans for urgently referred patients. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential criteria Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check. COVID 19 Risk Assessment Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager. Covid Vaccination Status Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities. Employer certification / accreditation badges