BarnsleyHospital is expanding its team of ACPs within the Emergency Department. We already 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 is advertised for qualified we would be willing to accept applications from prospective trainees who feel they would be willing to undertake the training programme.
This demanding but rewarding role requires a highly skilled professional ready 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, providing expert clinical care to patients presenting with a wide range of undifferentiated and complex conditions, from life-threatening to self-limiting. You will demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and complex decision‑making skills, underpinned by the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership, education, and research.
Main duties of the job
Autonomous Practice:
Independently assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients, including ordering and interpreting investigations (e.g., X-rays, blood tests).
Formulate a differential diagnosis, develop evidence-based care plans, and appropriately refer or discharge patients.
Clinical Expertise:
Deliver immediate care for the critically unwell or injured, demonstrating expertise in resuscitation and advanced skills/procedures relevant to the ED setting (e.g., A‑line insertion, chest drains).
Leadership & Education:
Act as a clinical leader and role model, providing supervision, mentorship, and education to nursing, medical, and allied health professional staff.
Quality Improvement:
Lead and participate in clinical audit, research, and quality improvement activities to ensure evidence‑based practice and service development.
Non‑Medical Prescribing:
Utilise non‑medical prescribing status in line with Trust policy and regulatory body guidance.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, 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 the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of this advert to check your eligibility; please note that from April 9th 2025, Band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 4034
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values‑based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
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 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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