Advanced Specialist Practitioner: Colorectal Surgery

Transformationunitgm; Preston; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Specialist Practitioner to join their Colorectal Surgery team. This role provides a unique opportunity to support patients through emergency and elective surgical pathways while adhering to professional guidelines. The successful candidate will benefit from a tailored development program, mentorship, and the chance to enhance their competencies in a dynamic environment. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care to local residents and making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clinical settings, particularly in colorectal conditions.
• Professional clinical qualification or working towards a specialist qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide multidisciplinary care for colorectal patients, managing both elective and emergency cases.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and supervise colleagues.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Leadership

Patient management

Research and audit

Education

BSc in relevant field

MSc in advanced clinical practice

Non-medical Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Employer: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Royal Preston Hospital, Preston

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 Per Annum, Pro Rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 18/05/2025 23:59

Band 8a

Job overview

We are seeking an Advanced Specialist Practitioner to join our team in Colorectal Surgery. This role involves supporting patients in emergency and elective colorectal surgical pathways, adhering to Trust and specialty guidelines, with support from registrar and consultant colleagues. It offers an excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will benefit from a tailored development program, guidance from a mentor, and the opportunity to develop specific competencies. The role is pioneering within our organization.

Main duties of the job

• Provide multidisciplinary care for colorectal patients, managing both elective and emergency cases from assessment to recovery.
• Make critical clinical decisions using advanced expertise, supported by a portfolio of evidence and MSc qualification.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, ensure guideline adherence, and supervise colleagues.
• Drive research and audit activities, contribute to clinical governance, and participate in reviews and strategic meetings.

Working for our organization

Join a team of 10,000 dedicated staff delivering care to 370,000 local residents and 1.5 million across Lancashire & Cumbria. We offer development opportunities, a dynamic work environment, and a chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Practice autonomously at a specialist level, making high-quality clinical decisions.
• Manage complete episodes of care, collaborating with teams and supporting patients.
• Provide leadership and support to medical and nursing staff, modeling professional behavior.
• Contribute to organizational culture through continuous learning, research, and service development.
• Participate in audits, incident investigations, and research activities.
• Lead pathway developments and coordinate patient admissions, assessments, and discharges.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Motivated practitioner with extensive experience in relevant clinical settings.
• Broad knowledge of clinical pathophysiology and diagnostic procedures.
• Experience in colorectal conditions and management, leadership, and service improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage conflicting pressures.
• Experience in clinical research, audit, and multiple clinical areas.

Qualifications & Education

• Professional clinical qualification or working towards a specialist qualification.
• Non-medical Prescribing Qualification (if applicable).
• BSc in relevant field, MSc in advanced clinical practice, and evidence of CPD.
• Teaching and Leadership/Management qualifications or willingness to undertake.

We encourage applications from diverse candidates and are committed to equality of opportunity. For further details, please refer to our policies and application guidance.