Job summary The Trauma & Orthopaedic department at Leicester Royal Infirmary are looking to appoint an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) into their already well-established ACP team. As we continue to grow and innovate, we are looking for motivated, highly skilled and forward thinking ACPs to join our existing team. We would consider applicants that are currently on the ACP programme. This post will be predominantly based across three trauma wards with the opportunity for clinic working. The post holder will be responsible for delivering in-patient care to Trauma Orthopaedic and Spinal patients. You will act as an expert resource for the multi-disciplinary team on the ward and liaison with other specialties will be required. We have ortho-geriatrician support on all wards, and you will gain valuable experience dealing with frail and elderly patients. The LRI is one of the largest and most diverse NHS Trusts in the UK and our Trauma department see's a wide range of acute and complex injuries. You will work closely with a team of 26 Trauma and Spine Consultants, Specialist Registrars and Core Trainee doctors. You will be a source of expertise for a team of locally employed resident doctors and supportive of their development. The successful candidate will be expected to support the on-call rota. Main duties of the job The post holder will be an integral member of the Team, working collaboratively with medical, nursing, midwifery and allied healthcare professionals undertaking advanced roles and responsibilities traditionally the remit of medical staff under the direction of the Consultant in charge of the patients care. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work within agreed protocols and guidelines exercising independent judgment in history taking, examination, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a specific caseload of critically or acutely or chronically ill or injured patients who may have highly complex acute presentations to the more minor common illnesses and injuries. The post will have a primary location but may extend and influence across UHL, including the Emergency Department and adult inpatient wards. The ACP will act as a professional resource for the multi professional teams, patients and carers. They will ensure that evidence based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, across the Trust and externally as appropriate. The ACP will triage referrals either independently or with medical, therapy or other ACP colleagues and make onward referrals in line with Trust policies. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 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 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 Clinical based Master's degree Post graduate management / leadership qualification or willingness to undertake IT qualification Counselling qualification Research qualification Advanced Clinical Skills Essential 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 Evidence of extensive application of learning in practice Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments Experience Essential 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 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 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 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 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 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 Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Person Specification Equality and Diversity Essential 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 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 Clinical based Master's degree Post graduate management / leadership qualification or willingness to undertake IT qualification Counselling qualification Research qualification Advanced Clinical Skills Essential 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 Evidence of extensive application of learning in practice Ability to assess, diagnose and action under pressurised environments Experience Essential 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 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 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 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 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 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 Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW United Kingdom Employer's website