Trainee or Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner

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Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Trainee or Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner for its Surgical department in Brighton. The role involves providing high-quality care to patients, participating in teaching, and contributing to a dedicated healthcare team. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant advanced practice qualification and have the ability to work autonomously while delivering patient-focused care. In addition to a dynamic working environment, the Trust offers comprehensive support for further education and development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Extensive wellbeing programme

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Current HCPC/NMC registration required.
• Experience in working at a senior level in a specialist area is essential.
• Willingness to undertake MSc in Advanced Practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of Surgical Assessment Unit patients.
• Organize and formulate patient management plans.
• Collaborate with the Surgical registrar for patient care.

Skills

Enhanced clinical skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or PG Cert & Dip

Registered Non-Medical Prescriber

Job description

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary If Qualified, Band 8A Closing 16/06/2025 23:59

Trainee or Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Band 8a

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

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 ourWellbeing 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.

Job overview

University Hospitals Sussexis 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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 ourWellbeing 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The ACP team is part of a wider surgical ACP team that meet for weekly teaching and peer support. In addition there are other established ACP teams across the Trust that network and share

The roles will work collaboratively, within multi professional teams. The qualified ACP will be expected to make complex, autonomous decisions utilising expert practice and knowledge within a supportive team. The trainee roles will be supported while they undertake the academic study and training required to develop into the role.

The qualified ACP band 8a will have a registered MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or have completed a PG Cert & Dip in Advanced Clinical Practice and is undertaking their dissertation/learning improvement programme. They will be an established Non Medical Prescriber (NMP) and able to function as an autonomous practitioner across the surgical clinical areas. The job plan has 10-20%non clinical protected time to achieve all four pillars of advanced practice.

The trainee ACP band 7 will be willing to undertake, or is currently registered on an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Consideration will be given to applicants who are or have completed the physical assessment module, are registered non-medical prescribers or are completing the NMP course. They will demonstrate a commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice. Funding and 20% non clinical time will be provided to undertake the MSc.

Person specification

Professional Registration

• Current HCPC/NMC registration

Experience

• • Willing to undertake MSc in Advanced Practice, supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses
• • Willing to undertake Independent non-medical prescriber
• IRMER or willing to undertake (Imaging Referral by Non- Medical Healthcare Professionals) training complete
• • Willing to undertake Non- medical authorisation of blood products training completed or willing to undertake (as applicable to role/professional group)
• Degree/ evidence of recent studies at Level 6
• Experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.

Skills

• Enhanced clinical skills relevant to area of clinical practice
• • Significant post registration speciality experience

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria.For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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

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