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Job summary

Main area
Urgent Care
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
245-NAM8BUTC-06-24
Employer
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Ashton-Under-Lyne,
Salary
£58,972 - £68,525 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2024 23:59

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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

ACP Lead - Urgent Treatment Centre

Band 8b

Job overview

ACP Lead - Urgent and Emergency Care
Band 8b depending on experience
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Permanent contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Division of Medicine & Urgent Care to join our established team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, to lead and manage the development of the UTC model. 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced ACP with proven skills and knowledge in emergency/acute care. You will be expected to practice autonomously at an advanced level in the delivery of high quality, safe and supportive care to patients.

We are looking for qualified Advanced Practitioners. A non-medical prescribing (NMP) qualification is essential however applicants who are currently undertaking this qualification will be considered.

 

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Safety
  • Care
  • Respect
  • Communication
  • Learning

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 Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Strategic Development and Leadership of ENP's and ACPs in UC, junior clinical staff, junior nursing staff.

Delivery of an approved advanced practice curriculum (national or local in absence) for trainee practitioners.

Contribute to trust wide strategies surrounding performance and improvement.

Contribute to work force planning and considerations around organisational systems affecting resilience and retention.

Oversight of budgets for advanced practice within the directorate

Develop robust clinical streams, alongside colleagues, aimed at safe patient care, experience and efficiency.

Provide senior clinical cover across the directorate at senior middle grade level depending of experience

Person specification

Aplication form

Essential criteria
  • Registered with the NMC/or other governing body
  • Masters Degree
  • Evidence of extensive expert professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD
  • Experience in advanced health assessment as an advanced practitioner or equivalent.
  • Non-Medical Prescribing course (v300)
  • ALS provider / Instructor
  • Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
  • Recognised teaching qualification and proven ability to provide clinical education
  • Completion of accredited advanced communication skills course.
  • Able to demonstrate wide knowledge of health policy and application to critical care practice.
Desirable criteria
  • PHD level education
  • Evidence of involvement in leading and developing a team
  • Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of working within C&YP ED, plus APLS or equivalent.

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Anya Dykins
Job title
Head of Nursing
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01619225125
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