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Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Emergency Medicine

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London
1 week ago
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Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Emergency Medicine

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Main area: Emergency Medicine, Emergency Care, Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 sessions per week (Night Shifts/Weekends)
Job ref: 391-RFL-6704238-B
Site: Royal Free Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £61,927 - £68,676 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/03/2025 23:59
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
We are increasing the number of Advanced Clinical Practitioners within Emergency Medicine, this is an exciting time as we build a strong team of ACPs to lead the way and shape the future. We are keen to hear from all professionals. Ideally, candidates would have completed their academic training, but if candidates are close then please reach out.
At the Royal Free, we strongly believe in the role of ACPs and actively strive to provide an environment that will assist you as an individual with autonomous practice and allow you to continue to develop your clinical and leadership skills. We are looking to expand our team of ACPs across the ED and are looking for practitioners with a nursing, AHP, or Paramedic background. The Consultants in our current team have varied sub-specialty interests and are experienced in mentoring through training and supporting ongoing development.
You will be supported through regular clinical supervision, individual learning plans, ongoing education, and access to a rapidly expanding team of ACPs to provide mentorship and support. There will be the opportunity to do secondments in other specialties. We run a regular teaching programme and there is access to quality improvement training and participation in projects.
The post holders will work in the ED and the SDEC. Applicants with a paediatric background will work in the Paeds ED. We would be interested to develop those who have a specialist skill or interest.
Main duties of the job

Provide the core ACP role which is to assess, diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated clinical presentations with appropriate supervision in the Emergency Department.
Work within the ED doctor rota once deemed competent and completed appropriate competencies and participate in departmental teaching programme.
Integrate with the multi-professional team within and outside of the Emergency Department and demonstrate effective multi-disciplinary team working.
Participate in and/or lead clinical research which will guide practice developments.
Ensure that Clinical Governance standards are fully met with annual involvement in QI/ Audit projects.
Develop as a clinical leader and act as a positive role model.
Promote and support trainee, new and experienced ACPs as well as others developing or working in advanced and specialist roles to maximise their potential.
Contribute to the development of local guidelines and standards.
Report to the Head of Nursing and Lead Consultant for the ACP programme acting as an expert team member for the effective delivery of the Advanced / Emergency Care Practitioner service.
Working for our organisation

The organisation and the Emergency Department Leadership is keen to grow an Advanced Clinical Practitioner workforce. The ED is extremely busy with the ability to extend your medical knowledge due to being a specialist centre for renal and transplant medicine to name a few. We have grown how we deliver emergency care by expanding our Acute SDEC which is managed and delivered by our ED team.
The Trust is under new leadership and we are in the process of transitioning, with North Middlesex joining the Royal Free London Foundation NHS Trust. New challenges ahead. As we move out of winter and the recent NHS England target to achieve 76% in the 4-hour performance indicator for March 2024, we hope you are up for growing with us and being part of a team willing to champion transformation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the JD and Personal Specification for detailed information. These are attached to review at your leisure.
Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications

Registered Nurse/Paramedic - if a Physio has worked in acute/critical areas
Masters level approved course
Independent prescribing
Teaching qualification
ALS/APLS/ETC provider
ALS/APLS/ETC instructor
Academic specialist course in Emergency Care or other relevant area
IRMER training
Plastering competency
Experience

Significant Emergency Care / Acute Care / Urgent Care / Critical Care / Pre-Hospital Care experience at a Band 7
Leadership skills that are capable of supporting and developing service / others
I.T. Skills
Strategic vision
Understanding/application of Research methodology
Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.
Name: Peter J Hollely
Job title: Senior Matron for Emergency Care and ACP
Email address:
Telephone number: 07929 790 682

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