Our Intestinal Failure (IF) Unit at theNorthern Care Alliance (NCA),is now a National Reference Centre for IF, with responsibilities of helping to develop IF services in the North of England.

In addition, the service offers supra-regional care to patients with complex medical and surgical issues, and cares for around 300 patients dependent on home parenteral nutrition. The service and its team have a national and international reputation in the field.

The Clinical Lead Advance Practitioner will provide professional and clinical leadership across the Intestinal Failure (IF) Service at the NCA to the qualified and trainee advanced practitioners, they will work on a supervisory basis and will ensuring adequate support and supervision is provided.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the development of care pathways for the Intestinal Failure Service at the NCA as well as in other centres in the North of England.

They will provide clinical assessmet and support to the care and treatment of patients with types 2 and3 within the Trust as well as those referred to the NCA for management while in local hospitals.

The post holder will provide Clinical Expertise and Leadership for developing and enhancing the Intestinal Failure service. This will be done in collaboration with medical, nursing, surgical and allied health professional colleagues.

The appointee will demonstrate advanced skills and competencies, clinical assessment andsupport to the care and treatment of complex type 2 and type 3 IF patients. They will ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, Trust and externally, as appropriate.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

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This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview, you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC Professional Registration.

essential

Essential

• Management/Leadership qualification or equivalent evidence of experience.
• V300 Independent Prescribing.
• ENB 998/Preparation for Mentorship/City and Guilds.
• 7307/Equivalent teaching qualification.
• Evidence of significant post registration development, clinically professionally and managerial experience..

Desirable

• Proven people and financial management capabilities.

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NHS Jobs

Salford Care Organisation

Salford

M6 8HD

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