Advanced Clinical Practitioner in General Surgery

7 months ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

We are seeking to appoint a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) from a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional background, to join our Emergency General Surgical team for a 12-month period.

The role entails working across the Surgical Division including our Surgical Wards, Surgical Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit (SAECU) and Emergency Surgical Unit (ESU). Our departments are supported by General Surgical Consultants, Surgical Registrars, ACPs and Junior Doctors. Flexible working is required as we cover SAECU/ESU seven days a week. This role does not entail working night shifts, however weekend day cover is required on a rotational basis every eight weeks.

Interested applicants must be a qualified ACP and possess a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. The ability to work as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber is essential therefore applicants must also possess a NMP qualification.

You will be required to assess and diagnose patients presenting with acute surgical presentations whilst devising management plans and implementing safe, personal and effective care.

You will be required to practice in a professional and self-directed manner with confidence and expertise.

You will be expected to provide strong leadership to both the nursing, medical and surgical teams across all of our departments, ensuring episodes of patient care are managed thoroughly.

We are continuously looking at ways in which we can improve our services therefore you will be required to partake in audit and research, and quality improvement initiatives within the Surgical Division.

This role can be demanding therefore evidence of effective organisational and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and flexibility will need to be demonstrated.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing Safe, Personal and Effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

We are committed to providing a working environment that is supportive, responsive and realistic with the demands we face, whilst taking into account the specific clinical interests of the post holder.

Have a wide knowledge base of common surgical presentations

Ability to undertake thorough patient history

Competence in clinical examinations

Have a thorough understanding of relevant diagnostics

Knowledge of investigation interpretation, such as blood, x rays and ECGs

Keep up to date with best clinical practice

Safely prescribe treatments in line with national and local guidance and formularies

Prepare accurate and concise reports

Assist with the management of Trainee ACPs within General Surgery

Support junior clinicians to plan and manage episodes of patient care

Act as a role model for junior clinicians

Practice in an autonomous, professional and self-directed manner

Partake in audit and research, attending clinical audit sessions as necessary

Partake in learning and educational opportunities in order to meet specific learning requirements



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