Senior Advanced Critical Care Practitioner

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian in Edinburgh invites an experienced Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) to join the largest ACCP team in Scotland. You will work autonomously within the critical care path, with a multidisciplinary team, delivering advanced assessment, diagnosis and management of critically ill patients across the full pathway.

The post requires an MSc in ACCP, CICM membership, PVG clearance and current advanced-level practice.

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced Critical Care Practice (ACCP) required.
• CICM membership required or eligible.
• PVG scheme membership required.
• Trained using the national ACCP training curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care to critically ill patients, working autonomously within the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate patient pathways including ward rounds, admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Deliver education across the MDT, including teaching and journal clubs and simulation.
• Contribute to service development through guideline/protocol development and audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

MSc in Advanced Critical Care Practice

CICM membership

Job description

NHS Lothian in Edinburgh invites an experienced Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) to join the largest ACCP team in Scotland. You will work autonomously within the critical care path, with a multidisciplinary team, delivering advanced assessment, diagnosis and management of critically ill patients across the full pathway.

The post requires an MSc in ACCP, CICM membership, PVG clearance and current advanced-level practice.