Job summary
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) are seeking highly-motivated and dynamic individuals to join a growing team of Advanced Critical Care Practitioners(ACCPs). Applicants from professional groups who are eligible to undertake non-medical prescribing under current statutory regulation with significant Critical Care experience, are welcomed to apply.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a bespoke programme of education and clinical simulation, delivered collaboratively with the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, that complements the Higher Education Academic Studies and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) competency requirements.
The successful applicant will have to commit to participating in and completing an academic and clinical training programme, leading to an MSc in Advanced Critical Care Practice and membership with FICM.
There will be clinical training and learning opportunities with robust assessment of practice overseen by a nominated Consultant educational supervisor. Trainees will have the opportunity to rotate across Guy's, St Thomas', Royal Brompton and Harefield's Critical Care Units as part of the training programme.
The post holder will be paid at band 7 whilst on the training programme. Upon successful completion of the of the programme and obtaining FICM Membership the post holder will transition onto a qualified ACCP Contract (Band 8a).
Main duties of the job
This post is aimed at developing new ways of sustainable working within critical care. The ACCP Role is a nationally recognised role which offers an exciting opportunity for senior professionals with Critical Care experience to develop their skills further.
With mentor support, the ACCP will integrate into the existing critical care team, to carry out extended roles both within the critical care unit and to patients requiring Critical Care intervention trust wide. ACCPs are highly experienced and educated members of the critical care team who are empowered to make high-level clinical decisions and to work autonomously in recognised situations.
Guy's and St Thomas', The Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals provide one of the largest, most specialised and comprehensive Critical Care services in the NHS. This offers a unique and exciting learning environment for trainees to develop into a highly skilled autonomous practitioners. Candidates should be able to adapt to the pressures of a changing clinical environment, form strong working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team and champion the ongoing development of the ACCP agenda.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation
Critical Care at Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest, most specialised and comprehensive critical care services in the NHS and is located in the centre of London. With over 100 critical care beds within the division we can offer an innovative, challenging and inspirational career experience. It is also one of six ECMO centres in the UK, with a 24/7 consultant-led retrieval service and engage closely with referring centres to inform of best clinical practice. The critical care service is recognised internationally for supporting patients beyond the walls of intensive care and taking a holistic view of their recovery back to health. The department runs a well-established recovery clinic and peer support group, led by a multi-disciplinary team of critical care professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description , responsibilities and personal specification please click the link below.
Person Specification
Qualifications ,Education
Essential
- Completed Level 6 (Degree) Qualification 2:2 or above, equivalent credits
- Evidence of postgraduate study that demonstrates ability to work at masters level
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Management qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Advanced life support
- Recognised post registration qualification in critical care (or working towards)/relevant experience
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Professional Registration
Essential
- NMC Registered/HCPC Registered
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working at an advanced/senior level within critical/acute care
- Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- Demonstrates evidence of participation in Audit/research/QI
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education
- Evidence of organising and delivering teaching.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of Conference presentations /publications
Skills /Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Evidence of advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in Critical/Acute Care
- Demonstrates understanding of the ACCP role and training requirements.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Evidence of being able to organise and prioritise own workload
- Evidence of being able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Able to carry out relevant practical skills such as urinary catheterisation, cannulation and venepuncture
Person Specification
Qualifications ,Education
Essential
- Completed Level 6 (Degree) Qualification 2:2 or above, equivalent credits
- Evidence of postgraduate study that demonstrates ability to work at masters level
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Management qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Advanced life support
- Recognised post registration qualification in critical care (or working towards)/relevant experience
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Professional Registration
Essential
- NMC Registered/HCPC Registered
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working at an advanced/senior level within critical/acute care
- Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- Demonstrates evidence of participation in Audit/research/QI
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education
- Evidence of organising and delivering teaching.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of Conference presentations /publications
Skills /Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Evidence of advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in Critical/Acute Care
- Demonstrates understanding of the ACCP role and training requirements.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Evidence of being able to organise and prioritise own workload
- Evidence of being able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Able to carry out relevant practical skills such as urinary catheterisation, cannulation and venepuncture
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).
