Job summary
We are looking for a motivated individual to join the team on a full-time basis. Applicants for the SCP role need to compete a MSc in Surgical Care Practice, robotics training and be an independent prescriber (dependent upon professional regulatory requirements).
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) team which include Surgical Care Practitioners (SCP) at UHCW is a well-established team, working in several specialities within general surgery. We are looking for a motivated individual to join the team on a full-time basis. The post is with the colorectal team, who are looking for a SCP with keen interest in robotic surgery.
A high profile, accessible and responsive leader, with managerial and clinical responsibility for the delivery of advanced practice as a Surgical Care Practitioner in general surgery, urology and vascular, theatre, ward and Surgical Assessment Unit.
The applicant must demonstrate experience working within Operating theatres and Surgery, preferably at a senior level. If you endeavour to fulfil that role but do not have the full qualifications and experience, but can demonstrate enthusiasm to learn, we can offer the post as a trainee development opportunity starting at Band 7, progressing to 8a once the training criteria is met. All post holders will be required to work flexibly including early late and night shifts over a 7-day working week.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a general surgical team, the post holder will practice autonomously in the general surgery, to provide initial assessment and ongoing care for elective and non-elective patients. Whilst being accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct.
Able to make informed decisions within their own specialty and scope of professional practice, involving patients and public to ensure agreed standards, targets and objectives are met.
The post holder will demonstrate clinical assessment, critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the general surgical team to meet the needs of patients and will play a key role in service delivery and adherence to policy and procedures. They will also be instrumental in guiding junior medical and nursing staff in relation to relevant protocols and procedures.
Please be advised that the interviews are proposed to take place in the week commencing 5th December 2022.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
At UHCW NHS Trust we actively encourage and support all staff to be COVID19 vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence to protect patients, colleagues, friends and family members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work within all areas of general surgery, urology and vascular alongside the allocated surgical team or on-call team. This including the theatres, acute surgical assessment unit (SAU), main wards and clinics areas, undertaking primary and secondary assessments alongside medical colleagues, providing support and guidance to nursing and medical staff in the management of general surgery, urology and vascular patients. The post holder will be required to work flexible shifts covering a 24 hour service to include early, late and night shifts across the week including weekends.
Assess and prioritise elective and non-elective general surgery, urology and vascular patients undergoing treatment
Undertake advanced practitioner-level holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care needs pre, intra and postoperatively
Undertake initial assessment to determine differential diagnoses, utilising advanced critical-thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior medical colleagues
On a daily basis, act autonomously to provide expert clinical/technical care, which contributes to the diagnosis, specialist care and treatment plans for these highly complex patients
In the absence of medical staff and within predetermined parameters, using advanced clinical-reasoning skills the post holder will initiate treatment plans and support to ensure the ongoing safety of the patient
Demonstrate continual evaluation of practice within the defined specialist area and take responsibility for making agreed changes where appropriate
Proactively initiate treatment plans for patients requiring urgent intervention including fluid resuscitation, oxygen therapy, antibiotics or other urgent treatment
Undertake procedures such as cannulation, venepuncture, arterial blood gases to facilitate efficient urgent care in the context of acute illness or sudden deterioration
Initiate relevant investigations such as X-ray, Ultrasound, ECG and blood tests to enable timely diagnosis and facilitate early decision making, interpreting and reporting findings to appropriate clinicians within scope of practice and following UHCW protocols and guidance.
Prescribe and review medication, appropriate to patient needs in the context of acute illness, taking into account any treatment given previously for pre-existing medical conditions, providing information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects and interactions, within agreed prescribing formulary.
Discuss and agree assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals, to enable them to make informed decisions regarding treatment
Authorise the decision to admit patients and/or proactively initiate discharge
Ensure that accurate, essential and appropriate written and verbal information is relayed to staff, ensuring adequate facilities are in place to maintain safety in the environment, ensuring effective management of this group of patients
Ensure that patients are referred to appropriate practitioner when needs and risks are not within own scope of practice
Ensure dignity, privacy, and cultural and religious beliefs are respected at all times
Co-ordinate the care of acute general surgery, urology and vascular patients throughout the care pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work within all areas of general surgery, urology and vascular alongside the allocated surgical team or on-call team. This including the theatres, acute surgical assessment unit (SAU), main wards and clinics areas, undertaking primary and secondary assessments alongside medical colleagues, providing support and guidance to nursing and medical staff in the management of general surgery, urology and vascular patients. The post holder will be required to work flexible shifts covering a 24 hour service to include early, late and night shifts across the week including weekends.
Assess and prioritise elective and non-elective general surgery, urology and vascular patients undergoing treatment
Undertake advanced practitioner-level holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care needs pre, intra and postoperatively
Undertake initial assessment to determine differential diagnoses, utilising advanced critical-thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior medical colleagues
On a daily basis, act autonomously to provide expert clinical/technical care, which contributes to the diagnosis, specialist care and treatment plans for these highly complex patients
In the absence of medical staff and within predetermined parameters, using advanced clinical-reasoning skills the post holder will initiate treatment plans and support to ensure the ongoing safety of the patient
Demonstrate continual evaluation of practice within the defined specialist area and take responsibility for making agreed changes where appropriate
Proactively initiate treatment plans for patients requiring urgent intervention including fluid resuscitation, oxygen therapy, antibiotics or other urgent treatment
Undertake procedures such as cannulation, venepuncture, arterial blood gases to facilitate efficient urgent care in the context of acute illness or sudden deterioration
Initiate relevant investigations such as X-ray, Ultrasound, ECG and blood tests to enable timely diagnosis and facilitate early decision making, interpreting and reporting findings to appropriate clinicians within scope of practice and following UHCW protocols and guidance.
Prescribe and review medication, appropriate to patient needs in the context of acute illness, taking into account any treatment given previously for pre-existing medical conditions, providing information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects and interactions, within agreed prescribing formulary.
Discuss and agree assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals, to enable them to make informed decisions regarding treatment
Authorise the decision to admit patients and/or proactively initiate discharge
Ensure that accurate, essential and appropriate written and verbal information is relayed to staff, ensuring adequate facilities are in place to maintain safety in the environment, ensuring effective management of this group of patients
Ensure that patients are referred to appropriate practitioner when needs and risks are not within own scope of practice
Ensure dignity, privacy, and cultural and religious beliefs are respected at all times
Co-ordinate the care of acute general surgery, urology and vascular patients throughout the care pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable
Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
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
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).
