Advanced Critical Care Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients, requiring a blend of advanced clinical skills, patient assessment, and emotional support. The ideal candidate will work autonomously, making critical clinical decisions and providing education to patients and their families. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and promotes professional growth, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to further your career in a leading healthcare setting.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programme

Staff Networks

Buddy System for New Members

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced clinical skills and patient management.
• Ability to educate patients and their families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced care and support to critically ill patients.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Skills

Patient Assessment

Psychological Support

Education and Training

Education

Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Qualification

Nursing Degree

Tools

Syringe Pumps

Intravenous Injection Equipment

Patient Monitoring Systems

Job description

The role of the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) is integral to the running of the Critical Care Department.

ACCPs are highly experienced and educated members of the Critical Care Team who are able to provide an advanced level of care, perform a number of minor procedures and educate other members of staff. ACCPs are aligned to the Centre for Advancing Practice.

Work as an autonomous practitioner, liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team in order to provide clinical expertise, emotional and psychological support and education to patients and their carers.

Develop skills to independently assess, plan, implement and evaluate care delivered to own caseload of patients following attainment of competency.

Develop the ability to make clinical judgements about patients, order investigations and adjust treatment plans accordingly in order to achieve treatment targets following attainment of competency.

Develop and maintain a knowledge base that reflects contemporary issues and therefore be able to autonomously select and apply the most appropriate treatment regime.

Promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care, reviewing care delivery and the implementation of change.

Advanced clinical skills, e.g. the insertion of central and arterial lines, as well as applying current skills required for administering intravenous injections, setting up syringe pumps and other infusions and advanced patient monitoring.

Provide support to patients with other psychological and emotional challenges, referring them to the clinical psychotherapist as necessary.

Provide education programmes for patients and their carer’s as appropriate to meet the needs of individuals.

Involve carers or relatives in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care of the individual patient, as appropriate.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Becky Gray Job title: Consultant Intensivist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01273 696955

Alternative Contact

Thomas Hemmett - Operational Manager Periop & Critical Care

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01273 696955 ext:65754