Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Advanced Care Practitioner in Gynaecology to join our team of Advanced Practitioners within the Surgery and Families Division. You will work in the Gynaecology Team across all 3 sites within the Trust; Furness General Hospital, Westmorland General Hospital and The Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
The post holder will support the development of the expanding Gynaecology service, through nurse led clinics.
The role blends direct, higher level clinical care with education, management activities with a focus on Governance and as such the post holder is expected to build working relationships across the local health community. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary Gynaecology team.
The successful applicant will be paid on 'Annex 21' of Agenda for change terms and conditions until successful completion of the MSc in Advancing Practice.
Main duties of the job
- To act as an advanced autonomous practitioner, demonstrating a high level of practice and knowledge whilst participating in direct evidenced based patient care. He/she will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support in the care of patients.
- To undertake health assessments; diagnosing, treating and discharging patients.
- The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines. However the Advanced Clinical Practitioner will also have the ability to make decisions outside these frameworks, where necessary based on best practice.
- Provide support within the team and act as role model and resource, encouraging and developing a high standard of clinical skill and improving patient outcome.
- Functions in a variety of role dimensions: health care provider, educator, researcher, clinical advocate and implementer of clinical governance.
Detailed job description and main 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
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.
Person specification
Education
Essential
- Education and Qualification
Previous Expereince of the role
Essential
- Previous Experience of the role
- Non Medical Prescribing
- Registered Mentor, evidence of teaching and mentoring
- Experience of Audit and Research
Desirable
- Experience of policy, procedure documents
- Experience of change management within clinical setting
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This advert is for Advanced Care Practitioner- Gynaecology with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Lancaster Infirmary. It is listed as a Band 8 role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 £53,755 - £60,504. The contract type is Permanent: This is a cross bay post and the successful candidate will be expected to travel across all the three sites.. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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