3306 - Advanced Clinical Practitioner

A rare and highly sought-after opportunity is available for a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) working within Surgical Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC). If you relish a challenge, are passionate about service development and providing a high standard of patient care, then Surgical SDEC unit is the place for you. We are looking for an exceptional ACP who is enthusiastic and dedicated to improving our already high achieving service. You will be expected to work autonomously but within a wider surgical team, assessing, ordering and interpreting investigations, diagnosis and creating an appropriate management plan. This involves complex diagnostic decision making, prescribing, treatment planning and the ability to manage complex situations effectively, safety and decisively, whilst being supported by our SDEC clinical lead and SpR

Surgical SDEC is located next to the Emergency Department (ED) / medical SDEC and is close to the radiology department. The unit is open from 7:30am-8pm with referrals being accepted from 8am to 6pm seven days a week. The successful candidate will be joining our unit at an exciting time in its development and will be part of a friendly and supportive team.

We are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service

Main duties of the job

Manage a clinical case to an advanced professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience.

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.

Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for patients presenting with acute surgical conditions.

Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.

Perform clinical procedures within the scope of practice and competency.

Provide expert advice and education to patients, families, and healthcare staff.

Participate in the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols.

Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the SDEC unit.

Maintain own professional development for a ANP

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.