Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Training: 2 years (Band 8a on completion of Msc.)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-267AA-25
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner Hepatology
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are looking for a trainee advanced clinical practitioners to join the Gastroenterology and Hepatology service based at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join us and to deliver high quality care across an ever developing specialist service.
We will support you to excel in your autonomous practice within our dynamic fast paced teaching environment. With the support of our consultant and ACP team you will be expected to develop a full portfolio in line with the HEE credentials, whilst attaining a full MSc in advanced clinical practice.
Working as part of the clinical team you will be trained to see the full range of Gastroenterology and Hepatology conditions within a consultant lead service. We are confident that we can help you to achieve your potential as a clinician within our service.
This post will develop to a Band 8a upon completion of a Masters pathway in Advanced Clinical Practice, and completion of an Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. The post holder will also be required to undergo a wide range of core clinical competencies and case presentations within the area of practice. The Trainee will need to demonstrate completion of all clinical and academic practice before progression to Band 8a isachieved within a set timeframe.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will ideally have experience of working within an acute and/or surgical setting. Ideally candidates would have some Gastroenterology/ Hepatology knowledge/experience. They will need to show a willingness and aptitude to learn and develop. They will need to be self-motivated with a desire to improve patient care through application of advanced clinical skills and knowledge, as well as leadership, education and research skills and in line with national standards.
Please see the attached job description for full details
Working for our organisation
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
The Acute Adult Care Division is one of four Clinical Divisions in the Trust that includes gastroenterology wards and is committed to providing excellent clinical performance and patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Clinical /Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered with Valid NMC or HCPC registration with relevant clinical experience.
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge of Gastroenterology
- Evidence of clinical / managerial leadership experience.
- Experience of change management or service improvement activity.
- Experience within Hepatology, acute medicine, frailty and/or general medicine.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues.
Education
Essential criteria
- Registration (NMC/HCPC)
- Recent level 6 or 7 study
- Ability to complete a 2 year Master’s programme.
Desirable criteria
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- IRMER certification.
- Recognised Leadership qualification and/or relevant experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
- High standard of written and verbal communication
Desirable criteria
- Extended Procedures ( ascitic taps)
- Ability to generate and present reports, e.g. SJR’s, SI’s, Divisional Reviews.
- Teaching/presentation skills to multi-professional groups.
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
- Samantha Osborne
- Job title
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390295
- Additional information
We welcome and encourage informal visits.
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