Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent: fully flexible days, nights, weekends
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 216-SI-M6887228
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Mount Gould and Derriford
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Stroke Advanced Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Stroke Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) to join our dynamic and growing regional stroke team.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering high-quality stroke care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and support our vision of a truly integrated stroke service.
The service is recruiting to 3 ACP roles, that will be a blend of 8a ACP and B7 Trainee ACP, and priority will be given to the right candidates across both.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
• Lead and coordinate the management of patients presenting with stroke symptoms, ensuring timely interventions.
• Following initial treatment, lead a thorough stroke assessment to identify and address risk factors, aiming to modify these risks and prevent future strokes.
• Be accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions, and responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations.
• Be an independent and supplementary prescriber. They will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of acute medicine, encompassing enhanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high quality patient centred care.
• Contribute to the either tier 1 (SHO-F2, ST1-3) or tier 2 (middle grade/ST3) rotas, the work pattern of postholder being determined by their level of experience and competence. There will be opportunity as experience is gained to advance from tier 1 to tier 2.
• Collaborate with medical teams to implement advanced clinical practices and protocols.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation.
• Engage in research activities to contribute to the advancement of stroke care.
Working for our organisation
As a Comprehensive Stroke Centre for Devon and Cornwall we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services within a supportive and innovative environment for our staff. Our stroke service strives to be at the forefront of clinical excellence and is dedicated to providing comprehensive, holistic care to patients across our community.
Our service has dedicated stroke facilities, staffed by a multidisciplinary team of expert doctors, nurses, and rehabilitation therapists. Together, we work in collaboration with the region's leading neurosurgical, neuroradiology, and vascular services and community partners to provide integrated and comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation options for our patients.
The stroke service is committed to reducing long-term disability and mortality through comprehensive treatments and holistic care for all patients. We advocate a nursing model that empowers our nursing team with in-depth awareness, understanding, and access to every aspect of the stroke care pathway.
If are an enthusiastic, dynamic, proactive, and innovative ACP with a strong drive for excellence, we invite you to connect with us.
For more information, please contact Sarah Budden, Director for Nursing and Integrated Professions via email [email protected]
or Tracey Foster UEC Transformation Lead via email [email protected]
Interviews for shortlisted applicants are scheduled for Wednesday 29 January 2025.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate the management of patients presenting with stroke symptoms, ensuring timely interventions.
• Following initial treatment, lead a thorough stroke assessment to identify and address risk factors, aiming to modify these risks and prevent future strokes.
• Be accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions, and responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations.
• Be an independent and supplementary prescriber. They will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of acute medicine, encompassing enhanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high quality patient centred care.
• Contribute to the either tier 1 (SHO-F2, ST1-3) or tier 2 (middle grade/ST3) rotas, the work pattern of postholder being determined by their level of experience and competence. There will be opportunity as experience is gained to advance from tier 1 to tier 2.
• Collaborate with medical teams to implement advanced clinical practices and protocols.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation.
• Engage in research activities to contribute to the advancement of stroke care.
Person Specification
· Masters Degree in Advanced Practice or equivalent (as defined by Trust AP policy) alongside advanced practice training role.
· Statutory Professional Registration.
· Significant contribution to a Portfolio of Evidence
· Advanced Life Support/ (or Paediatric/Neonatal Life Support if applicable
· Independent non-medical prescribing
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience within Stroke Medicine or clear identification of significant transferrable skills based on extensive experience in another field.
- Excellent clinical and practical skills
- Recent and relevant CPD relating to stroke care
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters Degree in Advanced Practice or equivalent (as defined by Trust AP policy) alongside advanced practice training role.
- Statutory Professional Registration.
- Independent non-medical prescribing
Desirable criteria
- • Leadership course
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Ability to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate action.
- Flexible and responsive to changing environments
- Ability to manage own case load working to priorities and deadlines
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
- Use own initiative and work independently recognising when to seek help
- Time management
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
- Sarah Louise Budden
- Job title
- Director for nursing and integrated professions
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07887891778
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