An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and motivated Trainee Advanced Practitioner to join our dedicated Oncology Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.

The successful candidate will be supported to complete the MSc Advanced Practice programme over 2 years with guidance and help from our medical colleagues. You will have a dedicated medical mentor and in house training to support you to achieve your MSc along with support and encouragement from the Clinical Matron of the relevant speciality.

You will be expected to influence all related aspects of care and management of patients and deliver individualised and personalised direct patient care. You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, and a commitment to improving practice through ongoing personal and professional development. You will become responsible for delivering high standards of care using advanced autonomous clinical skills, offering support to both our nursing and junior medical colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be supported to complete the MSc Advanced Practice programme over 2 years with guidance and help from our medical colleagues. You will have a dedicated medical mentor and in house training to support you to achieve your MSc along with support and encouragement from our Nurse Consultant and Clinical Matron.You will be expected to influence all related aspects of care and management of patients and deliver individualised and personalised direct patient care. You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, and a commitment to improving practice through ongoing personal and professional development. You will become responsible for delivering high standards of care using advanced autonomous clinical skills, offering support to both our nursing and junior medical colleagues.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Person Specification and Job Description for the full requirements but please note that a first degree (2:2 or above) and current professional registration with a relevant professional/statutory body is required.

Interview Panel will consist of Trust members and representation from the course leader.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• NMC or HCPC Registered
• Prepared to undertake MSc
• Prepared to undertake Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Minimum 5 years post registration experience in a clinical setting

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing
• Leadership qualification
• Teaching qualification

Exprience and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Detailed knowledge of current best practice in relevant clinical area

Desirable

• Post-registration experience in the relevant clinical setting
• Experience in various clinical areas

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Working knowledge of current NHS issues contributing to service development
• Able to organise own workload
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and delegate appropriately
• Commitment to training and development
• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to understand and analyse professional and ethical issues
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Ability to cope in stressful environments
• Presentation skills
• Financial awareness
• Evidence of undertaking audit
• Leadership experience

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

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