Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Trainee ACP Band 7/8a

Job overview

5 x Vacancy at Pilgrim Hospital

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic  Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioner Team.

This is a Trustwide role based being at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. You will be working within the general surgical unit covering surgical same day emergency care, wards and theatres. The role involves working unsocial hours and there is the potential for nights in the future. Surgical SDEC is an ACP led service providing a 7 day a week service. We take surgical referrals directly from GPs, UTCs, A&E and East Midlands Ambulance Service.

The role is one of continual development. The Band 8a qualified ACP will need to have an existing MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Band 7 Trainee ACPs will work towards the Band 8a job description but must have a first degree in an appropriate professional group. We welcome multi-professional applications from professions eligible to prescribe i.e. nurses, AHPs, paramedics and pharmacists.

Main duties of the job

The ACP uses specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously within their sphere of practice. The ACP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions at an advanced level, appropriately managing the patient journey.

The post holder will be a Registered Healthcare Professional and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent and be an Independent Prescriber. They will demonstrate in depth knowledge and competence in general surgery, encompassing evidence based practice, critical thinking and clinical management skills.

The post holder will have a Trust-wide responsibility to promote clinical excellence in the care of patients within the Surgical division, providing clinical advice and support to health care professionals, working closely alongside the MDT.

The ACP will have protected time to maintain and further develop their professional competence. They will also provide ongoing supervision and support for post registration and medical staff.

As a senior member of the MDT, the ACP will also play a pivotal role in the operational development of the service. They will initiate, manage and drive change, innovating changes in practice for the benefit of patient care in line with current trust and local programmes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!