4034 - Advanced Clinical Practitioner

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in the Emergency Department. This role involves delivering high-quality patient-centered care, leading a multidisciplinary team, and participating in quality improvement projects. With a focus on emergency care, you will assess, diagnose, and treat various clinical presentations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at working at band 7 level or equivalent in emergency/acute care.
• Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff.
• Broad range of clinical expertise and experience in emergency care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough assessments and manage a broad spectrum of emergency presentations.
• Act as a clinical leader and provide education to junior staff.
• Participate in audits and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Assessment

Leadership

Compassionate care

Clinical Governance

Quality Improvement

Education

Masters Qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice

Advanced Physical Assessment qualification (MSc Level)

Registered V300 Independent prescribing qualification

Job description

You might have seen BarnsleyHospital Emergency Department (ED) before on the hit TV documentary showCasualty 24/7. The Channel 5 series was filmed inside the department and followedpatients, staff and volunteers. Its still on TV and wins legions of fans withits heart-warming stories.

Now anexciting opportunity has arisen for us to grow our team of Advanced ClinicalPractitioners within Barnsley Hospital Emergency Department.

We see in excess of 101,000people a year, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, working closely with otheracute trusts in South Yorkshire.

We are looking for ACPs with adesire to deliver high quality patient centred care, and the ability to leadeffective and efficient Urgent and Emergency Care. You will be a integral partof the multidisciplinary team, assessing, diagnosing and treating patients witha range of emergency conditions. You will be driven and motivated, and be ableto demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude. In return, you will find atBarnsley a friendly team, supportive leadership and excellent standards ofcare.

Main duties of the job

ClinicalCare

• Perform thoroughassessments, including detailed history-taking, physical examinations, andinterpretation of diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose, manage, and treata broad spectrum of emergency presentations, from minor to acuteillnesses.
• Formulate, implement, andevaluate individualised management plans, including admission, referral,or safe discharge.
• Prescribe medications, orderinvestigations, and perform advanced procedures within the scope ofpractice.
• Prioritise care based onclinical need and manage complex cases, ensuring appropriate escalationwhen required.

Leadership and Education

• Act as a clinical leaderwithin the ED, supporting and mentoring colleagues across the multidisciplinaryteam.
• Provide education andsupervision for junior staff, trainee ACPs, and other learners within thedepartment.
• Advocate for evidence-basedpractice and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines andprotocols.

Operational Support

• Work collaboratively withthe ED team to enhance patient flow and reduce waiting times.
• Support the delivery ofhigh-quality care while maintaining efficiency in a busy, dynamicenvironment.

Quality Improvement and Research

• Participate in audits,service evaluations, and quality improvement projects to improve patientoutcomes and streamline processes within the ED.
• Contribute to or leadresearch initiatives related to emergency care.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Goodrating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment andachieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. Weare proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainablefuture for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation,where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journeyto sustainability and growth.

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnicorigin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion orbelief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS(criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by thesuccessful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who mayrequire sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa routeplease use the link on the right hand side of this advert to check youreligibility, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles areno longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 4034

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

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

• 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

Experience

• Experience at working at band 7 level or equivalent in an emergency/acute care setting or prehospital
• Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
• Evidence of involvement in change management
• Evidence of continuing professional development, innovation and implementation of successful change management initiatives
• Broad range of clinical expertise and experience in emergency care setting
• Experience of undertaking research and audit processes
• Clear understanding of acute performance targets, key performance indicators and ability to identify opportunities to improve service delivery
• Evidence of commitment to developing the ED ACP service
• Evidence of service improvement and change

Qualifications

• Professional Registration: NMC/Paramedic/other allied health professional
• Masters Qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Advanced Physical Assessment qualification (MSc Level)
• Registered V300 Independent prescribing qualification
• Chest/other Radiographic Interpretation Qualification (Msc Level)
• Attained/working towards RCEM curriculum credentialing
• Advanced Resuscitation (ALS)
• Leadership/Management course
• Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
• MIMMS course
• ATLS
• Written orders for Blood transfusion
• IRMER training

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.