Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 408-24-607
- Employer
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Arrowe Park Hospital
- Town
- Upton
- Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine
Band 8a
Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria
Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:
UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.
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Job overview
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity? Wirral University Teaching Hospital is delighted to offer the opportunity to join our team within Emergency Medicine as a Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP).
The successful applicant must be motivated and enthusiastic about Emergency Medicine. They should be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills, organisational and multi-tasking skills and have the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and fast paced working environment. The successful applicant must demonstrate an ability to support, teach, develop and educate others and possess good leadership skills. They should be able to work autonomously and work as part of a strong multidisciplinary team in order to maintain and deliver a high quality of care.
Arrowe Park Hospital Emergency Department:
Arrowe Park Hospital is the only Emergency Department on the Wirral. It provides 24 hours facilities for the care of the acutely ill and injured for a population of approximately 400,000. Approximately 96,000 new patients are seen annually. There are also several NHS Walk-in Centres and Minor Injury Units on the Wirral with which the department closely cooperate.
The department works closely with primary care services on site and operates a single front door for walk in adult patients.
The department is currently undergoing an Urgent and Emergency Upgrade Programme which provides exciting opportunities. The new Emergency Department is due to open in 2025!
Main duties of the job
The main duties of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department:
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The post holder will be an integral member of the medical team working collaboratively with nursing and allied healthcare professionals undertaking advanced roles and responsibilities traditionally the remit of junior medical staff under the direction of the Consultant in charge of the patients care.
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Initiate and undertake preliminary investigations, under agreed protocols, following clinical assessment e.g. appropriate blood analysis, Chest x-ray, ECG, GI studies, and cardiovascular investigations.
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Implement decisions made by senior medical staff.
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Undertake advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under agreed protocols.
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Independently perform clinical review and formulate individual care and management plans.
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Obtain consent for treatment/procedure as require
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Complete discharge summaries to General Practitioner
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Make appropriate referrals to specialties and professions allied to medicine both autonomously and on behalf of consultant
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Undertake research and audit within the service as required.
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Develop practice-based protocols to lead advanced level of professional practice in care
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Implement and undertake training programmes for health professionals using specialist knowledge and skill
- Advocate health promotion strategies and modification of lifestyles/behaviour in terms of prevention of deterioration in disease process.
Working for our organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full details of the role are included in the attached job description and person specification. Interests candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion.
Person specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential criteria
- The post holder will be a registered nurse with significant post registration experience
- Have completed an MSc in Advanced practice
- Have completed the non-medical Prescriber's Course (V300)
- Maintain Advanced Life Support provider qualification
- Attained qualification in clinical examination and clinical diagnostics
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Will be able and willing to work across the emergency department rota including 24hour cover within the department
- Provide evidence of and demonstrate clinical competencies acute medical management
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills
- Able to access and keep up to date with research and critically appraise research findings
- Skilled to work across multi-agency and professional boundaries
- Ability to motivate and develop staff and change practice in line with government agenda.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Critically analyse research and apply robust evidence-based information to clinical practice.
- Achieve competence in specific clinical skills under medical supervision
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Has the ability to overcome communication barriers utilising highly developed interpersonal skills
- Possess clinical credibility to influence across both professional and organisational boundaries
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Has the ability to influence the strategic long- and short-term goals of the Directorate/Trust
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Possess energy, drive and resilience
- Able to implement change and think creatively
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Possess a clear vision of the future development of nursing practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah FitzMaurice
- Job title
- Divisional Manager - Urgent Care
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
If your are interested in applying for this role, please contact our Divisional Manager who will make arrangements for you to speak to the Emergency Department Clinical Lead and Consultant lead for Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
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