Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Emergency Department

Job summary

The post holder will be practising autonomously as a qualified advanced practitioner within the Emergency Department to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate.

The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver an 80% clinical component to their role. 20% will be related to clinical professional development underpinned by the advanced practice framework with an expectation to undertake & complete the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) e-portfolio to become credentialed. Clinical professional development; Supervised Clinical support, appraisal, clinical audit, teaching, self-development and research allocation will be individualised & time allocation will be directed by an agreed job plan & in alignment with departmental Advanced Practice framework & progression pathway agreed with the Consultant ACP & EM Clinical director

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• o NHS pension scheme membership
• o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• o NHS Staff discounts
• o Cycle to work scheme
• o Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration NMC
• Non- Medical prescribing course
• MSc in clinical practice
• Advanced Life Support qualification

Desirable

• Teaching or relevant experience qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical practice skills
• Evidence of research and audit
• Evidence of implementing change
• Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience at a senior level (band 6 or above) in a speciality area
• Ability to work independently

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Strong leadership skills
• Able to problem solve and make decisions
• Sound clinical judgment in identifying and ordering diagnostic tests / interventions
• Clinical assessment of healthcare needs