Advanced Clinical Practitioner Upper GI

This role will be a 3-year fixed-term training post, working towards a qualified ACP role within the department. The advert below specifies the roles and responsibilities you will be expected to fulfil supervised in your training role, and then independently as a qualified practitioner. During training, you will complete a funded ACP MSc/Apprenticeship with support from your department and Educational Supervisor, alongside a clinical portfolio to demonstrate your progression, learning, and competence.
The post holder will be practising under supervision as a trainee advanced clinical practitioner within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate.
Responsibility for leading the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues
The post holder will deliver a 60% clinical component; 20% service development and staff management and 20% related to education and development whilst in training. Once qualified clinical commitment is expected to be 80% and 20% on other aspects of professional practice., This role will be a 3-year fixed-term training post, working towards a qualified ACP role within
the department. The advert below specifies the roles and responsibilities you will be
expected to fulfil supervised in your training role, and then independently as a qualified
practitioner. During training, you will complete a funded ACP MSc/Apprenticeship with
support from your department and Educational Supervisor, alongside a clinical portfolio to
demonstrate your progression, learning, and competence.
The post holder will be practising under supervision as a trainee advanced clinical
practitioner within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred clinical care. This
will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and
treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate.
The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasise a more efficient and
patient-focused service and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients
with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area.
Responsibility for leading the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care
within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and
guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues
The post holder will deliver a 60% clinical component; 20% service development and staff
management and 20% related to education and development whilst in training. Once
qualified clinical commitment is expected to be 80% and 20% on other aspects of
professional practice., + Work as a trainee advanced practitioner within the specialty, managing a caseload of patients delivering individualised direct patient care.
+ Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work.
+ Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
+ Receive and triage referrals via a variety of sources, including direct access patient referral. Manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols and working practices.
+ Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, participate in ward rounds, patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings
Professional Leadership & Management
+ Provide highly visible and accessible professional leadership and demonstrate expert knowledge and standards of clinical practice
+ Lead and develop a defined area of Advanced Clinical practice within the designated area of practice , promoting interdisciplinary team and collaborative working practices
+ Lead and support the development of the role according to changing patient needs, service requirements and evidence-based practice.
+ Adhere to all relevant Trust policies and procedures and to ensure that they are correctly implemented.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley., King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible., + Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust's criminal records checking policy
+ All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
+ Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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