Job summary
University Hospitals Sussex is a regional teaching Trust, providing general acute services to Brighton and Hove and Mid Sussex and tertiary services for patients across Sussex and the south east of England. The Hospital serves a catchment population of over 1.25 million. The new Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) has just opened its new hospital. One hour from London, the beach is just moments from the hospital and to the north of the city we are surrounded by the South Downs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our city has superb transport links into London, just 50 minutes on the train, and access to Gatwick airport.
The Surgical department is a progressive, dynamic unit that is a friendly and rewarding place to work. We pride ourselves on our excellent clinical results.
We have an established General Surgical ACP programme that works across the ward, the SDU and faster diagnosis Colorectal service. The roles will join the existing ACP team and rotate between the clinical areas
If you are enthusiastic, dynamic, highly motivated and committed to delivering high quality care then we would like to hear from you. Applications are welcome from Nursing and Allied Health Professionals with HCPC/NMC registration that are eligible to under non medical prescribing in accordance with their professional body.
Main duties of the job
The ACP role on the ward is integrated into the surgical team to provide service delivery for in patients. In the Surgical Assessment Unit the ACP will work with support from the Surgical registrar and SAU consultant. You will be responsible for the initial assessment of SAU patients, as well as organising their initial investigations and formulating a management plan. The patient mix will be GP referrals as well as returning ward patients for reviews. The Faster diagnostic clinic role will work with support from the Colorectal Nurse Consultant for Faster Diagnosis Service. There will be specific bed-based/clinic teaching on a weekly basis in addition to the rest of the teaching opportunities.
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
The ACP team is part of a wider surgical ACP team that meet for weekly teaching and peer support. In addition there are other established ACP teams across the Trust that network and share
The roles will work collaboratively, within multi professional teams. The qualified ACP will be expected to make complex, autonomous decisions utilising expert practice and knowledge within a supportive team. The trainee roles will be supported while they undertake the academic study and training required to develop into the role.
The qualified ACP band 8a will have a registered MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or have completed a PG Cert & Dip in Advanced Clinical Practice and is undertaking their dissertation/learning improvement programme. They will be an established Non Medical Prescriber (NMP) and able to function as an autonomous practitioner across the surgical clinical areas. The job plan has 10-20%non clinical protected time to achieve all four pillars of advanced practice.
The trainee ACP band 7 will be willing to undertake, or is currently registered on an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Consideration will be given to applicants who are or have completed the physical assessment module, are registered non-medical prescribers or are completing the NMP course. They will demonstrate a commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice. Funding and 20% non clinical time will be provided to undertake the MSc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ACP team is part of a wider surgical ACP team that meet for weekly teaching and peer support. In addition there are other established ACP teams across the Trust that network and share
The roles will work collaboratively, within multi professional teams. The qualified ACP will be expected to make complex, autonomous decisions utilising expert practice and knowledge within a supportive team. The trainee roles will be supported while they undertake the academic study and training required to develop into the role.
The qualified ACP band 8a will have a registered MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or have completed a PG Cert & Dip in Advanced Clinical Practice and is undertaking their dissertation/learning improvement programme. They will be an established Non Medical Prescriber (NMP) and able to function as an autonomous practitioner across the surgical clinical areas. The job plan has 10-20%non clinical protected time to achieve all four pillars of advanced practice.
The trainee ACP band 7 will be willing to undertake, or is currently registered on an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Consideration will be given to applicants who are or have completed the physical assessment module, are registered non-medical prescribers or are completing the NMP course. They will demonstrate a commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice. Funding and 20% non clinical time will be provided to undertake the MSc.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC/NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- o Willing to undertake MSc in Advanced Practice, supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses
- o Willing to undertake Independent non-medical prescriber
- IRMER or willing to undertake (Imaging Referral by Non- Medical Healthcare Professionals) training complete
- o Willing to undertake Non- medical authorisation of blood products training completed or willing to undertake (as applicable to role/professional group)
- Degree/ evidence of recent studies at Level 6
- Experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Skills
Essential
- Enhanced clinical skills relevant to area of clinical practice
- o Significant post registration speciality experience
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC/NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- o Willing to undertake MSc in Advanced Practice, supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses
- o Willing to undertake Independent non-medical prescriber
- IRMER or willing to undertake (Imaging Referral by Non- Medical Healthcare Professionals) training complete
- o Willing to undertake Non- medical authorisation of blood products training completed or willing to undertake (as applicable to role/professional group)
- Degree/ evidence of recent studies at Level 6
- Experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Skills
Essential
- Enhanced clinical skills relevant to area of clinical practice
- o Significant post registration speciality experience
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- 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).
