Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the Surgical Assessment Unit team to meet the needs of patients, and will play a key role in service delivery and adherence to policy and procedures. They will also be instrumental in guiding junior medical and nursing staff in relation to relevant protocols and procedures.

The post holder will be required to work in the Surgical Assessmnet Unit (SAU) at UHCW undertaking primary and secondary assessments alongside medical colleagues, providing support and guidance to nursing and medical staff in the management of the patients within general surgery. They will work alongside medical, nursing and multi-disciplinary colleagues in the management of these patients providing support, guidance and advice as required.

The post holder will be required to ensure evidence based care is delivered to patients and will be involved in audit of practice, research and service improvement.

Following completion of the MSC in advanced practice including the non-medical prescribing module, Individual competence and capability will be met in order to achieve a satisfactory level of competency. Upon completion of these requirements the trainee will progress to band 8a.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our expanding advanced practice workforce within the Surgical Assessment Unit, UHCW, across the 24 hours service, covering days, nights and weekends. If you are enthusiastic, and passionate with expereince in general surgery/ emergency medicine and are looking for career progression, this could be the role for you. The successful candidate will work under clinical supervision to meet specific speciality capabilities and competencies alongside successful completion of MSc in Advanced Practice, progressing to a Band 8a.

The post holder is an experienced healthcare professional able to undertake a Masters programme in Advanced Clinical Practice, who will work as a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) within the Surgical Assessment footprint. The tACP will assess non-elective patients including initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care with clinical supervision from senior clinicians; an Advanced Clinical Practitioner/ Lead/Consultant Nurses/ educational supervisor. The tACP should be directly or indirectly supervised at all times until their competence has been assessed by the group ACP faculty. They will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and expert care, for patients providing appropriate clinical management plans and prescription of any medication required.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.