Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) to join our Acute Medical team at Walsall Manor Hospital.
This post is based on the Medical Same Day Emergency Care (MSDEC) Unit, with scope to expand to other areas of the specialty in the future.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, working within the Acute Medical service to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will contribute to direct patient care and support service delivery across all areas of the Acute medical directorate.
Main duties of the job
- Delivering safe, effective, person-centred care
- Performing advanced clinical assessments under supervision
- Taking increasing responsibility for patient management
- Requesting and interpreting investigations, forming differential diagnoses
- Referring or discharging patients appropriately under supervision
- Supporting patient flow through timely decision-making and planning
- Participating in supervision, reflective practice, and feedback
- Contributing to quality improvement and clinical guideline development
- Staying current with evidence-based practice and engaging in CPD
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trainee ACP will be supported to enroll onto and successfully complete a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice at an approved Higher Education Institution. Training typically takes three years, but in some cases may be extended to five, with progress reviewed through Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) panels. Supervision and structured support will be provided throughout the programme, including an allocated Senior ACP mentor and educational supervisor.
Applicants already enrolled on an MSc pathway will be expected to continue and complete their training within the same timeframe, while working across all relevant areas of Acute Medicine.
Applications from qualified ACPs are also welcomed, where candidates can evidence achievement of the final-year ARCP competencies as required by Walsall.
Person Specification
Registered Health care professional
Essential
- NMC/ HCPC/GPHC registered
Desirable
- Enrolled on MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Intermediate Life Support
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a acute secondary care setting, like SDEC, AMU, ED
Desirable
- Previous In depth experience and skills within the Acute Medical specialty
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
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