Job summary
- Main area
- T&O
- Grade
- 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shifts including weekends and bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 407-SURG-6433147
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Manor Hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- As par NHS Bnnd 8a payscale
- Closing
- 31/08/2024 08:00
Employer heading
Advanced Clinical Practitioner-Surgical Ward
8a
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
Do you thrive on a challenge and have a thirst for learning new skills? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a T&O MDT who provides patient centred care. We are looking for an innovative, motivated practitioner to join our team to drive, high quality, gold standard care.
The role involves working towards being an autonomous practitioner, providing high quality clinical assessment, intervention and treatment for patients presenting with traumatic injuries. Under supervision you will use your clinical decision making skills, experience and expertise to positively impact on the care of patients.
At Walsall we are committed to developing a team of ACP's in T&O. The role will initially be at a Band 7; with a Band 8A on the successful completion of the MSc in Advanced Practice and the practitioner undertaking autonomous working. A Consultant Surgeon will act as the Clinical Supervisor for trainees throughout the training period and going forward into autonomous practice. The successful candidate will work alongside a qualified ACP in Trauma & Orthopaedics who will provide support every step of the way.
We are looking for a credible, professional and dynamic practitioner with surgical experience. The successful applicant must be a team player who enjoys working at the top of their clinical competency and recognises the value of education, support and development within the work place.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and personal specification document attached to this advert.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the below summery you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and personal specification document attached to this advert.
Person specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Use of computer and software packages required
Desirable criteria
- Enhanced skills - venepuncture, cannulation, male catheterisation
essential
Essential criteria
- RGN level 1
- Teaching/assessing qualification e.g. ENB 998, C&G 730
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- ALS Course
- Completion of a leadership programme/course
- Band 6 experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience at Band 6 & 7 levels as ward manager or equivalent i.e. project co-ordinator, practice facilitator in acute hospital setting
- Human resource management (appraisal, recruitment, disciplinary)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gemma Slater
- Job title
- ACP T&O
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- bleep 8237
- Additional information
Walsall healthcare NHS trust 01922721172 bleep 8237
email [email protected]
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