Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Trainee

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our existing Surgical Nurse Practitioners  in Surgical SDEC.  SDEC is a surgical same day emergency care unit.  Successful ACP’s will provide expert assessment, examination, treatment and management skills to aid the development of the new unit. Supporting both the medical and nursing team to shape and develop the SDEC will be an integral part of the role. The post-holder, will play a pivotal role in the supervision and support of trainee ACP’s and the development of advanced practice within the Surgical SDEC unit. Please note this is a trainee post and therefore training will be given on the job and progress through the banding based on training.

We are looking for ACP’s that are passionate about their role, its development and achieving better outcomes for patients. You will be required to possess an MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent clinical Master’s Degree), certification in Independent and Supplementary prescribing, teaching qualification, and able to demonstrate possession of core skills in Advanced Life Support.

We invite you to arrange an informal visit and look at the fabulous facilities available within the new centre.

It is also important to note, if you currently do not posses an ACP, we put you on the correct education programme to obtain one.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be practicing autonomously as an advanced practitioner within Surgery to provide patient-centered clinical care. The role will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the surgical SDEC Unit.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities