Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for line management of the ACP team within the south Community ACP team which includes delivering yearly appraisal and the Clinical Academic Support Panel (CASP) with support from the trust’s Professional and Medical ACP leads when needed. They will investigate and assist in resolving complaints and incidents related to advanced clinical practice. In addition, they will act as a professional role model for all members of the department.
The Lead ACP will also practice as an independent, autonomous, accountable practitioner working on their own initiative and taking a lead role in clinical decision making, working collaboratively with the wider multi-professional team.
They will fulfil a senior role in the clinical team with the autonomy to initiate action based on their interpretation of policies/guidelines, seeking advice if required. This will include providing expert advice and guidance to junior colleagues on differential diagnosis and treatment plans.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience as an ACP within the community setting.
Main duties of the job
The individual will work closely with consultant practitioner, ACP leads and the senior leadership team. They will take appropriate responsibility for training and mentoring the ACP team, ensuring that clinical governance requirements are met, in accordance with the trust/national standards for example - evidenced clinical supervision, and competence sign off. The role may incorporate facilitating inter-professional education of doctors in training, nursing, and allied health professional when appropriate.
In addition, they will support the Consultant Practitioner and senior leadership team in relation to Advanced Clinical Practice and work closely with the STH Professional Lead for Advanced Clinical Practice
The role will be structured around the four core functions of advanced practice:
1. Expert advanced level practice (with a minimum clinical focus of 60%)
2. Professional leadership and consultancy
3. Education, training and development of self and others
4. Practice and service development, research, and evaluation
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
5. Relevant Masters’ degree in Advanced Practice or recognised qualification via the supported portfolio route from HEE Centre for Advancing Practice
6. Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
7. Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
8. Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS)
9. Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
10. Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
11. Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
12. Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
13. Self-motivated and able to work independently.
14. Patient focussed with a ‘can do’ attitude
15. Commitment to staff development and training
16. Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
17. Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
18. In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
19. Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
20. Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
21. High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
22. Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students/ colleagues/ external providers
23. Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
24. Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
25. Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice
26. Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP
Desirable criteria
27. Knowledge of various methods/theory of education delivery e.g., technology enhanced learning, simulation
Experience
Essential criteria
28. Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP
29. Significant experience within the speciality of community care and experience working within community setting
30. Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using established curriculum and competencies
31. Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice
32. Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
33. Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity
34. Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
35. Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
36. Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
37. Experience and understanding of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents
Desirable criteria
38. Evidence of leading on implementing strategic priorities into practice
39. Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses, and activity for others
40. Experience of leading on change management or service improvement activity
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
41. Job Description (PDF, 392.4KB)
42. Person Specification (PDF, 176.6KB)
43. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
44. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
45. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 305.0KB)
46. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
47. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
48. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
49. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameSimon FroggattJob titleConsultant Practitioner (Community)Email addresssimon.froggatt@nhs.netTelephone number07776566324