2223 - Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to join a progressive Orthogeriatric service?

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and clinically skilled ACP to become an integral member of our Orthogeriatric team, bridging the gap between trauma and Orthopaedics and frailty medicine. This is an excellent opportunity to work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for patients admitted with a fragility femoral fracture, with a view to expanding the service to cover all inpatient silver trauma.

The successful candidate will work alongside Consultant Orthogeriatricians, Orthopaedic surgeons, junior doctors, nursing teams and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The role offers the opportunity to influence service development, improve patient outcomes and contribute to the continued advancement of advanced clinical practice within the Trust. .

We are looking for someone who has:

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Significant experience working within acute trauma, frailty medicine or related clinical settings.
• Excellent communication, leadership and multidisciplinary team working skills.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
• A passion for improving patient experience and developing innovative services.

Main duties of the job

Undertake comprehensive assessments, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with fragility femoral fractures and silver trauma.

Work autonomously within an agreed scope of practice, making complex clinical decisions and initiating appropriate investigations and treatment plans.

Request and interpret diagnostic investigations and make referrals to specialist services where appropriate.

Support timely patient flow through the trauma and Orthopaedic pathway while maintaining high standards of care.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide seamless and safe patient care.

Act as an expert clinical resource and role model within the service

We are committed to developing advanced practitioners who demonstrate excellence across all four pillars of advanced practice:

We recognise that advanced practice extends beyond expert clinical care. The successful candidate will receive structured support, supervision and development opportunities to enable them to evidence and further develop all four pillars of advanced practice. This includes access to clinical supervision, leadership development, education opportunities, audit and research participation, and support to build a portfolio demonstrating advanced practice capability

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who 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.

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.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person specification

Values based Questions

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Evidence/acceptance of managing change
• excellent communication skills
• Ability to deliver sensitive complex condition related information
• To work in an environment where change is constant
• Provide leadership qualities
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning/problem solving
• Team working
• Proven organisation skills
• Research and audit
• knowledge of current healthcare issues
• Clinical governance
• Risk management

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• CXR radiography interpreatation
• Use of safe Non-medical prescribing
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning/problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure, manage and prioritise workload
• Complex/ultrasound guided cannulation

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/ AHP (Valid NMC/HCPC )
• Teaching qualification ENB 997/8 or similar
• Extended scope of practice
• Full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Components include:
• Non medical prescribing
• Advanced physical and consultation skills
• X-ray interpretation
• Diagnostic imaging
• ALS provider

Desirable

• MSK xray interpretation
• IRMER training

Experience

Essential

• 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