Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The post holder will be based at West Suffolk Foundation Trust (WSFT) within the Emergency Department, under the Medical Division. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making alongside demonstrating the four pillars of practice, Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education and Research in providing healthcare that enables innovative solutions to enhance experience and improve outcomes within their speciality area. The ACP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. In addition to this the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations as well as facilitating safe patient discharge. Main duties of the job The ACP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. In addition to this the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations as well as facilitating safe patient discharge., Please see attached JD for full details of the Job Role and personal specification.

• oProfessional Registration with either NMC, GPhC or HCPC.
• oPossession of 1st degree in a clinical field , Nursing, physiotherapy at a minimum 2 : 2 classification
• oPossession of MSc in Advanced Practice or recognised equivalent by HEE Centre Advancing Practice
• oNon-Medical Prescribing (v300) if appropriate to registered profession / role
• oSignificant post qualification experience minimum 4 years in a relevant clinical field.
Desirable Leadership qualification Experience and knowledge Essential
• oCompleted portfolio of supervised practice in advanced clinical practice.
• oEvidence of continued professional development following MSc completion.
• oEvidence of clinical work in an autonomous role.
• oEvidence of recent teaching, mentorship, and supervision of staff
• oEvidence of quality improvement methodology and audit experience
• oEvidence of involvement in change
• oManagement
• oEvidence of multi-professional working
• oDemonstrates a high degree of knowledge within specialty
• oDemonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality
• oDemonstrate the ability to utilise current research finding in practice
• oUnderstand, encourage, and support clinical supervision
• oKnowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment / management
Desirable oKnowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues Skills and abilities Essential
• oEvidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in patient management
• oEffective communication both written and verbal
• oStrong leadership skills
• oPresentation Skills
• oAbility to develop protocols and guidelines
• oAbility to write reports for senior management
• oWorks under own initiative with strong
• oOrganisational skills and can work to deadlines
• oComputer skills (, for radiology, pathology, microbiology ordering as per
• oTrust protocols, utilising patient systems)
• oAble to manage change both personally and leading others
• oAble to use problem solving skills
  
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We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07 : 00 18 : 30. For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.