Lead Advanced Critical Care Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks an experienced ACCP to deliver advanced critical care across Edinburgh sites, integrating into Pan Lothian services and multidisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes autonomous clinical practice, complex patient management, and advancing care pathways.

The post involves leadership in education, guideline development, and quality improvement, with emphasis on high standards and patient safety.

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced Critical Care Practice is required.
• CICM membership is preferred.
• PVG Scheme/Disclosure Scotland clearance required for the post.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care to critically ill patients autonomously within the MDT.
• Coordinate patient pathways including ward rounds, admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Contribute to guideline/protocol development, rota support and MDT collaboration.
• Deliver teaching, journal clubs and simulation to staff.
• Engage in audit, research and quality improvement to enhance patient safety.

Skills

Advanced critical care

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Autonomous practice

Education

MSc Advanced Critical Care Practice

CICM membership

Tools

PVG/Disclosure Scotland clearance

Job description

NHS Scotland seeks an experienced ACCP to deliver advanced critical care across Edinburgh sites, integrating into Pan Lothian services and multidisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes autonomous clinical practice, complex patient management, and advancing care pathways.

The post involves leadership in education, guideline development, and quality improvement, with emphasis on high standards and patient safety.