Job summary
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) and Royal Brompton Hospital (RBH) are seeking highly-motivated and dynamic critical care nurses or AHPs to join our ACCP programme. This is an exciting opportunity to be among the first ACCP trainees to join GSTT, working closely with an established ACCP team at the RBH to continue to develop a blended workforce within critical care.
This is a two-year supernumerary post which is fully aligned to the Faculty of Intensive Care (FICM) competency framework, with the academic component delivered by Anglia Ruskin University. Training will be delivered collaboratively across the organisation, and there will be opportunity for clinical rotation.
Successful candidates should be able to adapt to the pressures of a changing clinical environment, form strong working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team and champion the ongoing development of the ACCP agenda. Fundamental to this role is ensuring that as a practitioner, you are aligned with the Trust's core values.
Applicants for this role should also be aware that this is a trainee position within GSTT/RBH and you may be placed at either site. At the end of your training, your permanent ACCP role will be the named trust you were originally appointed to. Opportunity to state your preferred preference will be given at the interview stage and taken into consideration.
Closing: 02/10/2022
Interview: 11th &12th of October
Main duties of the job
- To work at a high level of advanced practice, providing clinical expertise
- To provide professional leadership and support within a multi-professional team
- To cover a 24hr, 7 day service including a combination of long days, nights and weekend shifts.
- To act as a senior role model within critical care
- To contribute to the development of the ACCP role within Critical Care and the Trust.
- To work across organisational departments, policies, and professional boundaries to improve the quality of patient care for critically ill patients.
- To enhance continuity of patient care.
- To monitor the effectiveness of the role.
- To support and mentor future Advanced Critical Care Practitioners.
- Understands the professional accountability and legal frameworks for advanced practice.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation
Critical Care at Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest, most specialised and comprehensive critical care services in the NHS and is located in the centre of London. With over 100 critical care beds within the division we can offer an innovative, challenging and inspirational career experience. It is also one of five ECMO centres in the UK, with a 24/7 consultant-led retrieval service and engage closely with referring centres to inform of best clinical practice. The critical care service is recognised internationally for supporting patients beyond the walls of intensive care and taking a holistic view of their recovery back to health. The department runs a well-established recovery clinic and peer support group, led by a multi-disciplinary team of critical care professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is aimed at developing new ways of working within critical care in a senior clinical position as an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) within critical care. With mentor support, the ACCP will integrate into the existing critical care team on the medical rota to carry out extended roles within the critical care unit which will include initial assessment, management, and care of level 1-3 patients, including practical procedures.
Trainee ACCPs will act as a highly specialised role model and leader for all members of staff and play a major role in the continuous development of the services within the Trust and as a potential member of a range of trust quality/process improvement project groups.
Appointed trainees ACCP will have a nominated Adult Intensive Care Unit and Consultant Educational Supervisor and follow the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) competency-based training program. Trainees ACCP will be expected to complete MSc in Advanced Critical Practice by an accredited High Education Institution (HEI). Progression into an ACCP role post training will be subject to satisfactory completion of the ACCP program including achievement of a Postgraduate Diploma or masters degree, registration with the FICM ACCP program. At all times the post holder is required to be accountable for their own actions, to use their initiative and act independently.
The trainee ACCP will be responsible for their own continuing professional development and for contributing towards the continuing professional development and performance of the Critical Care team. As a member of the Adult Intensive Care unit senior team the trainees ACCP will play a role in the continuous development of the Trust and contribute towards a range of Trust quality/process improvement projects.
To apply for this post, it is essential that your baseline regulating body allows you to independently prescribe. You will also need to have achieved a 2:2 or above in your initial degree or demonstrate equivalence in post graduate education
Successful applicants will be appointed as a trainee ACCP at Band 7. Following completion of the training period, gaining accreditation with the FICM and attaining a MSc, PG DIP in Advanced Critical Care Practice, you will be appointed as a ACCP at a Band 8a. In this role, you will be working full time as an integrated member of the critical care team, which entails covering days, nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is aimed at developing new ways of working within critical care in a senior clinical position as an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) within critical care. With mentor support, the ACCP will integrate into the existing critical care team on the medical rota to carry out extended roles within the critical care unit which will include initial assessment, management, and care of level 1-3 patients, including practical procedures.
Trainee ACCPs will act as a highly specialised role model and leader for all members of staff and play a major role in the continuous development of the services within the Trust and as a potential member of a range of trust quality/process improvement project groups.
Appointed trainees ACCP will have a nominated Adult Intensive Care Unit and Consultant Educational Supervisor and follow the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) competency-based training program. Trainees ACCP will be expected to complete MSc in Advanced Critical Practice by an accredited High Education Institution (HEI). Progression into an ACCP role post training will be subject to satisfactory completion of the ACCP program including achievement of a Postgraduate Diploma or masters degree, registration with the FICM ACCP program. At all times the post holder is required to be accountable for their own actions, to use their initiative and act independently.
The trainee ACCP will be responsible for their own continuing professional development and for contributing towards the continuing professional development and performance of the Critical Care team. As a member of the Adult Intensive Care unit senior team the trainees ACCP will play a role in the continuous development of the Trust and contribute towards a range of Trust quality/process improvement projects.
To apply for this post, it is essential that your baseline regulating body allows you to independently prescribe. You will also need to have achieved a 2:2 or above in your initial degree or demonstrate equivalence in post graduate education
Successful applicants will be appointed as a trainee ACCP at Band 7. Following completion of the training period, gaining accreditation with the FICM and attaining a MSc, PG DIP in Advanced Critical Care Practice, you will be appointed as a ACCP at a Band 8a. In this role, you will be working full time as an integrated member of the critical care team, which entails covering days, nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications ,Education
Essential
- Completed Level 6 (Degree) Qualification 2:2 or above, equivalent credits
- Enhanced clinical skills relevant to the area of critical care
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Management qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Advanced life support
Communication & Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English Competence in numeracy and literacy
- Teaching and presentation skills, incl. to multi-professional groups
- Experience of communication with multi-professional team across a large and complex organisation, or network or care
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at local, national or international meetings or conferences
Personal attributes, Physical, Mental, Emotional
Essential
- Able to work effectively within a pressured environment
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the Trust Values & behaviours and their application
- Developed coping stategies, resilience and reflective practice
- Innovative, self-motivated with a high level of organisational skills
- Able to organise & prioritise own workload
Professional registration
Essential
- Current HCPC/NMC registration
Knowledge & Experience - Clinical
Essential
- Significant post registration Intensive
- Care experience (minimum 3 years)
Desirable
- Subspecialist interests/expertise
- Interpretation of basic laboratory tests, and imaging/CXR
Planning & Organisational
Essential
- Experience of leading a change project within the clinical area
Supervisory & HR Management
Essential
- Experience of contributing to student supervision and assessment
Desirable
- Experience of managing teams
- Experience of managing staff
Information & Communication Technology
Essential
- Experience of generating and presenting data
- Computer skills including use of databases, spread sheets. Word, Excel. PowerPoint and other clinical support systems
Person Specification
Qualifications ,Education
Essential
- Completed Level 6 (Degree) Qualification 2:2 or above, equivalent credits
- Enhanced clinical skills relevant to the area of critical care
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Management qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Advanced life support
Communication & Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English Competence in numeracy and literacy
- Teaching and presentation skills, incl. to multi-professional groups
- Experience of communication with multi-professional team across a large and complex organisation, or network or care
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at local, national or international meetings or conferences
Personal attributes, Physical, Mental, Emotional
Essential
- Able to work effectively within a pressured environment
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the Trust Values & behaviours and their application
- Developed coping stategies, resilience and reflective practice
- Innovative, self-motivated with a high level of organisational skills
- Able to organise & prioritise own workload
Professional registration
Essential
- Current HCPC/NMC registration
Knowledge & Experience - Clinical
Essential
- Significant post registration Intensive
- Care experience (minimum 3 years)
Desirable
- Subspecialist interests/expertise
- Interpretation of basic laboratory tests, and imaging/CXR
Planning & Organisational
Essential
- Experience of leading a change project within the clinical area
Supervisory & HR Management
Essential
- Experience of contributing to student supervision and assessment
Desirable
- Experience of managing teams
- Experience of managing staff
Information & Communication Technology
Essential
- Experience of generating and presenting data
- Computer skills including use of databases, spread sheets. Word, Excel. PowerPoint and other clinical support systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
