Trainee or Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join a dynamic surgical team. The role involves initial patient assessments in the Surgical Assessment Unit and organizing management plans. A supportive environment encourages professional growth and diversity, all aimed at providing high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Flexibility for work-life balance

Supportive staffing networks

Qualifications

• Eligible for non-medical prescribing in accordance with professional body.
• Registered with HCPC/NMC.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment of patients in the Surgical Assessment Unit.
• Formulating management plans and organizing initial investigations.
• Rotating between clinical areas for diverse service delivery.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Highly motivated

Compassionate

Ability to deliver high quality care

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex is a regional teaching Trust, providing general acute services to Brighton and Hove and Mid Sussex and tertiary services for patients across Sussex and the south east of England. The Hospital serves a catchment population of over 1.25 million. The new Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) has just opened its new hospital. One hour from London, the beach is just moments from the hospital and to the north of the city we are surrounded by the South Downs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our city has superb transport links into London, just 50 minutes on the train, and access to Gatwick airport.

The Surgical department is a progressive, dynamic unit that is a friendly and rewarding place to work. We pride ourselves on our excellent clinical results.

We have an established General Surgical ACP programme that works across the ward, the SDU and faster diagnosis Colorectal service. The roles will join the existing ACP team and rotate between the clinical areas

If you are enthusiastic, dynamic, highly motivated and committed to delivering high quality care then we would like to hear from you. Applications are welcome from Nursing and Allied Health Professionals with HCPC/NMC registration that are eligible to under non medical prescribing in accordance with their professional body.

The ACP role on the ward is integrated into the surgical team to provide service delivery for in patients. In the Surgical Assessment Unit the ACP will work with support from the Surgical registrar and SAU consultant. You will be responsible for the initial assessment of SAU patients, as well as organising their initial investigations and formulating a management plan. The patient mix will be GP referrals as well as returning ward patients for reviews. The Faster diagnostic clinic role will work with support from the Colorectal Nurse Consultant for Faster Diagnosis Service. There will be specific bed-based/clinic teaching on a weekly basis in addition to the rest of the teaching opportunities.

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: Tara Bartley Job title: Corporate Lead for Advanced Clinical Practice Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01273 696955

Rose Hesling - [e-mail]