Job summary
The role of the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) is integral to the running of the Critical Care Department.
ACCPs are highly experienced and educated members of the Critical Care Team who are able to provide an advanced level of care, perform a number of minor procedures and educate other members of staff. ACCPs are aligned to the Centre for Advancing Practice.
Main duties of the job
Work as an autonomous practitioner, liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team in order to provide clinical expertise, emotional and psychological support and education to patients and their carers.
Develop skills to independently assess, plan, implement and evaluate care delivered to own caseload of patients following attainment of competency.
Develop the ability to make clinical judgements about patients, order investigations and adjust treatment plans accordingly in order to achieve treatment targets following attainment of competency.
Develop and maintain a knowledge base that reflects contemporary issues and therefore be able to autonomously select and apply the most appropriate treatment regime.
Promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care, reviewing care delivery and the implementation of change.
Advanced clinical skills, e.g. the insertion of central and arterial lines, as well as applying current skills required for administering intravenous injections, setting up syringe pumps and other infusions and advanced patient monitoring.
Provide support to patients with other psychological and emotional challenges, referring them to the clinical psychotherapist as necessary.
Provide education programmes for patients and their carer's as appropriate to meet the needs of individuals.
Involve carers or relatives in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care of the individual patient, as appropriate.
About us
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.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop the freedom to act and make critical judgements to satisfy the expectations and demands of the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) role in order to deliver care in an autonomous context.
To provide holistic care for patients, making clinical diagnosis and decisions based on clinical examination skills, evidence-based practice and trust protocols (within the boundaries of agreed competency) with supervision from the attending consultant, as appropriate, founded upon expert knowledge base within the speciality.
To develop and maintain supportive working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team in order to provide clinical expertise, emotional and psychological support and education to patients and their carers and ensure continuity and quality of care.
Must show ability to exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop the freedom to act and make critical judgements to satisfy the expectations and demands of the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) role in order to deliver care in an autonomous context.
To provide holistic care for patients, making clinical diagnosis and decisions based on clinical examination skills, evidence-based practice and trust protocols (within the boundaries of agreed competency) with supervision from the attending consultant, as appropriate, founded upon expert knowledge base within the speciality.
To develop and maintain supportive working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team in order to provide clinical expertise, emotional and psychological support and education to patients and their carers and ensure continuity and quality of care.
Must show ability to exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy.
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable
Essential
- Registered Professional Qualification with current NMC/HCPC registration.
- FICM Registration
- Specialist Post-Graduate qualification in Critical Care.
- PG Cert & Dip in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- A 2:2 Degree in a Clinical, Health or Science Subject.
- A Minimum of significant Post Registration Critical Care Experience. (substantial experiance before the commencing the non-medical prescribing module.)
Desirable
- To have worked within Critical Care Unit/Surgical Speciality.
- Post-Graduate Management Qualification
- Recognised Leadership Course
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable
Essential
- Registered Professional Qualification with current NMC/HCPC registration.
- FICM Registration
- Specialist Post-Graduate qualification in Critical Care.
- PG Cert & Dip in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- A 2:2 Degree in a Clinical, Health or Science Subject.
- A Minimum of significant Post Registration Critical Care Experience. (substantial experiance before the commencing the non-medical prescribing module.)
Desirable
- To have worked within Critical Care Unit/Surgical Speciality.
- Post-Graduate Management Qualification
- Recognised Leadership Course
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
