Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent: Dependent on experience. Trainee ACP will be considered
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 216-AM-S7383677
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Rowan House, Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 £55,690 - £62,682 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trainee/ Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
We are looking for an innovative and dynamic nurse with proven Dermatology experience to enhance our team by providing expert clinical practice, education, professional leadership and service improvement. The role will be pivotal to working collaboratively with the MDT team, in building capacity and expanding the nurse led services to further shape and deliver the strategic vision of a National Dermatology Centre of Excellence.
This successful candidate will work alongside another ACP and team of CNS nurses to define, shape and develop the Nurse Led Drug Monitoring Service. responsive to the needs of patients and staff, so an interest in inflammatory dermatology is essential.
You will be able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise about treatment options for inflammatory dermatosis and manage a caseload of patients autonomously in nurse led drug monitoring clinics.
***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
Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a master's level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence.
Advanced clinical practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people's experience and improve outcomes. (HEE, 2017).
The Inflammatory Dermatology ACP (Advanced Clinical Practitioner) is vital in assessing and managing patients with inflammatory skin conditions, developing treatment plans, monitoring disease progression, administering therapies, providing patient education, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise care.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Assess, differentially diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment interventions for patients by virtue of expert clinical judgement and close liaison with members of the MDT.
2. Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.
3. Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care.
4. Exercise professional judgement to manage risk appropriately, especially where there may be complex and unpredictable events and supporting teams to do likewise to ensure safety of individuals, families and carers.
5. Utilise complex decision-making skills to promote high quality care in unpredictable and challenging circumstances.
6. Ensure compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and work within their scope of practice.
7. Works in conjunction with the MDT to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care.
8. Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate
9. Be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy. This includes being critically aware of their limits of their own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information.
10. Be responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Statutory Professional Registration.
- MSc in Advanced Practice or recognised equivalent (as defined by Trust AP policy) or willingness to complete
- Proven evident of relevant, recent study and continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Education/Mentorship/ Supervision Course
- Minor Skin Surgery Practice (Degree level) or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant demonstrable post qualification experience in a Dermatology or clear identification of transferrable skills based on extensive demonstrable experience in another specialty.
- Management ability and demonstrable leadership experience
- Demonstrated Comprehensive theoretical and proven clinical knowledge of dermatological related health
Desirable criteria
- Proven evidence of involvement in change management
- Demonstrable experience in the role of self-management in chronic illness and able to assist patients to achieve this effectively
- Demonstrable experience of managing a complex caseload of patients and leading clinics autonomously
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate action.
- Ability to work with complex and diverse health informatics systems
Desirable criteria
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
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
- Caroline
- Job title
- Service Line Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752439712
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