30 - 37.5 hours per week
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within Trauma, Orthopaedics, and Frailty services, you will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients presenting with musculoskeletal injuries and frailty-related conditions. You will work autonomously and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary orthogeriatric team to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
We are seeking a candidate who:
Holds a Masters degree or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice
Has proven experience in trauma and orthopaedics, with demonstrable knowledge or experience working within frailty and orthogeriatric services
Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning with comprehensive understanding of musculoskeletal conditions and frailty syndromes
Is skilled in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the specialty
Possesses excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Holds current professional registration (e.g., NMC, HCPC) and adheres to high professional standards
Is committed to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
Supporting and mentoring junior staff and students
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
Working closely with the orthogeriatric team to assess, manage, and coordinate care for frail patients with musculoskeletal trauma and orthopaedic conditions
Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and developing integrated management plans for trauma, orthopaedic, and frail patients
Identifying frailty syndromes and implementing tailored care pathways to improve functional outcomes and reduce complications
Ordering and interpreting relevant diagnostic investigations, including imaging and laboratory tests
Performing advanced clinical procedures relevant to trauma and orthopaedics
Collaborating effectively with geriatricians, surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals
Leading patient education, rehabilitation, and discharge planning with a focus on frailty prevention and optimisation of recovery
Participating in clinical governance, audit, research, and service development within the orthogeriatric and trauma/orthopaedic services
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
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 the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Advanced Clinical Practitioner
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse/ AHP (Valid NMC/HCPC )
* Teaching qualification ENB 997/8 or similar
* Extended scope of practice
* Full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalentComponents include:
* -Non medical prescribing
* -Advanced physical and consultation skills
* -X-ray interpretation
* -ALS provider
* MSK x-ray interpretation
* IRMER training
Skills & Abilities
* Advanced clinical assessment skills
* CXR radiography interpretation
* Use of safe Non-medical prescribing
* Demonstrate clinical reasoning/problem solving
* Ability to work under pressure, manage and prioritise workload
* Complex/ultrasound guided cannulation
Experience
* Significant post registered experience which should include experience in the specialist area
* Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies Evidence/acceptance of managing change
* Evidence of management and leadership
* 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
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
* Evidence/acceptance of managing change
* Ability to deliver sensitive complex condition related information
* To work in an environment where change is constant
* Demonstrate clinical reasoning/problem solving
* Research and audit
* Knowledge of current healthcare issues
* Clinical governance
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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