Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in General Surgery
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in General Surgery, based at Furness General Hospital. The successful applicant will be required to complete the ACP course based at a local University at masters level.
The post holder will be required to travel between all three hospital sites within UHMB including at Kendal, Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness.
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 ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change is essential.
Main duties of the job
The General Surgery ACP will work closely with the existing General Surgery team and a team of multi-disciplinary staff within the Surgical Division, including Consultants, and Specialist Nurses
The successful candidate will be an expert nurse within general surgery; leading and developing practice in order to promote and provide high quality service throughout the patient pathway for patients and their families.
Provide and facilitate the delivery of highly specialised care for patients.
Be responsible for providing expert practice through leadership, consultation, clinical advice, teaching and support for staff. The post holder will work with clinical colleagues to provide information, advice and support to patients with complex arrhythmias.
Service development will be an integral part of the post going forward.
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/
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This advert is for Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in General Surgery with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Surgical care practitioner General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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