Surgical Advanced Nurse Practitioner

St George's University Hospitals; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner for their ENT, Maxillofacial, and Plastics team. This role involves assessing and managing complex surgical cases, collaborating with a supportive team, and making independent clinical decisions. Ideal candidates will have an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and a non-medical prescribing qualification. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• Completed MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Hold a non-medical prescribing qualification.
• Be confident in requesting and interpreting diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on assessments and minor surgical procedures.
• Make independent clinical decisions and prescribe treatment.
• Assess patients referred overnight and work closely with on-call teams.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Surgical procedures

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

At St George's Hospital, no two nights are ever quite the same. As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within our ENT, Maxillofacial and Plastics team, you'll play a key role in assessing and managing complex surgical cases in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on assessments, request urgent imaging, and carry out minor surgical procedures.
• Make independent clinical decisions and prescribe treatment with the support of a multidisciplinary team.
• Work alongside two other experienced ACPs, providing mutual support and handing over as a team at the end of shifts.
• Assess patients referred overnight – from airway emergencies to complex trauma – and work closely with on‑call teams.

Qualifications

• Completed MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Hold a non‑medical prescribing qualification.
• Be confident in requesting and interpreting diagnostics and performing clinical procedures within scope.

What makes this role different?

• Variety – first to assess patients overnight and carry out interventions.
• A great ACP team – collaborate across specialties with strong culture of communication and trust.

Working for our organisation – Cutting‑edge environment

• London’s largest teaching hospital and regional specialist centre with helipad, hyper‑acute stroke and cardiac services.
• Support from day one, commitment to development and openness to new ideas.