Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Advanced Clinical practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: Must be able to commence in training January 6 Hours Full time - hours per week Job ref -SPE-0- Site Kingsway House & Cherry Tree Close Town Derby Salary £, - £, per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing //5 :
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (TACP) is a training role, run through Sheffield Hallam University. The post holder will be a 1st level registered nurse or registered allied health professional. Through academic study at Masters level and demonstrating clinical competency through the Derbyshire portfolio a TACP will be developing an expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills and competences for expanded scope of advanced clinical practice. The TACP will develop skills in decision-making, diagnosis, formulation, therapeutics, and clinical management for physical health, mental health and health inequalities. The specific characteristics of the TACP role are shaped by the clinical context that the individual practices and their base profession. They will be part of the CERT multi-professional team, and on qualifying, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner will be a senior, autonomous practitioner.
The job requires a commitment to training, including different placement areas for approximately years.
Role Context:
The post holder will be based in Rehabilitation Services (CERT and CTC) within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Whilst in training the TACP will undertake the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice; included in the curriculum are non-medical prescribing (if the trainee’s professional registration permits) and work-based learning modules. As well as the academic pathway the TACP will be required to complete a clinical e-portfolio to demonstrate competency against the 4 pillars of advanced practice (clinical, leadership, education and research). There is a requirement for all Derbyshire TACPs to achieve core physical and mental health competencies with further speciality specific added depending on the services area.
As the training progresses it is expected that the TACP will start to spend more clinical time within their service area to allow for the consolidation of skills and the development of autonomous practice. The TACP will gain skills under direct supervision initially to undertake clinical assessment, formulation and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions in both mental and physical health. The TACP will develop advanced skills in clinical decision making, critical thinking, and clinical management skills based upon evidence-based practice.
Through placement areas and support from other ACPs within the organisation the TACP will start to develop confidence working across professional boundaries. Involvement with a quality improvement project will be an essential component during the training.
Band 8a on completion of training.
Working for our organisation
Join Team Derbyshire Healthcare and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of “making a positive difference in people’s lives”.
CQC rated us as ‘GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the Trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where possible
- days’ annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
- Derbyshire Healthcare supports several specialist staff network groups to reflect its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. These include the Disability and Wellness group, Multi-Faith forum, BME staff support network, LGBT+ staff support network, Christian network, Women’s network and Armed Forces network.
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
1. Significant qualified experience and relevant clinical experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings
2. Significant qualified experience and relevant clinical experience in community rehabilitation settings
3. Minimum honours degree recognised at Higher Education Institution or evidence of masters level study
4. Ability and desire to take on skills training relevant to the role and clinical area
5. Leadership qualification or relevant experience
6. Ability to commit to at least 3 and a half years of Masters level study
Desirable criteria
7. Registered qualification as a Non-Medical prescriber
8. Teaching qualification or equivalent
9. Attendance on clinical leadership programme or evidence of leading a clinical team
10. ILS training
11. Assessing and mentoring qualification
12. Willingness to work towards obtaining a Non-Medical prescriber qualification
13. Advanced communication training/Active listening skill training
Leadership
Essential criteria
14. Experience of working in a team
Desirable criteria
15. Experience of leading a team
Education
Essential criteria
16. Evidence of portfolio
Desirable criteria
17. Practice years
Further details / informal visits contact
NameJoe KirkhamJob titleDeputy Area Service ManagerEmail numberAdditional information
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact: Lesley Fitzpatrick, ACP Lead>
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Recruitment Team
Kingsway Hospital
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