Job summary
The role is for a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). This is development position, providing the opportunity to develop skills and experience to progress to a Breast surgery ACP. You will be expected to undertake and complete the Breast examination and client communication course within the first 12 months.The post-holder will be primarily based at University Hospital Coventry (UHCW) but will also be required to work across multiple UHCW contracted sites such as St Cross Hospital Rugby.
Please be advised there is a provisional interview date of 19th March 2025.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a high profile, accessible and responsive leader, with managerial and clinical responsibility for the delivery of Advanced Clinical Practice/ breast surgery. The successful candidate should be able to make informed decisions dependent upon competence, experience and qualification within their own speciality and scope of professional practice, involving patients and public to ensure agreed standards, targets and objectives are met. Working as part of the breast surgical team, the post holder will practice autonomously in breast surgery, to provide initial assessment and ongoing care for elective and non-elective patients, whilst being accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- On completion of the Breast examination and client communication course you will be expected to autonomously carry out physical breast examination to aid in our Two Week Wait GP referral clinics and Follow-up clinics.
- You will be expected to triage and see ward referrals and assess accordingly, requesting imaging/investigations/prescribing medication.
- Following training you will have the ability to request appropriate breast imaging within the clinical operating procedure.
- The role will involve giving patients benign biopsy and imaging results, as face to face or telephone results.
- To be part of our ACP-led post-operative reconstruction clinic, involving simple and complex wound management and dressings, as well as infiltration of tissue expanders.
- To be part of our ACP-led pain clinic, involving clinical examination and working closely with our physiotherapy team
- When competent undertake clinical core biopsies and punch biopsies as required.
- Attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary team meetings, including presenting patients.
- Complete VTEs and discharge letters for breast surgery patients.
- Following a consent course, you will be expected to consent patients for genetic/research studies.
- This is a developing role and additional responsibilities may be added to meet patient needs
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- On completion of the Breast examination and client communication course you will be expected to autonomously carry out physical breast examination to aid in our Two Week Wait GP referral clinics and Follow-up clinics.
- You will be expected to triage and see ward referrals and assess accordingly, requesting imaging/investigations/prescribing medication.
- Following training you will have the ability to request appropriate breast imaging within the clinical operating procedure.
- The role will involve giving patients benign biopsy and imaging results, as face to face or telephone results.
- To be part of our ACP-led post-operative reconstruction clinic, involving simple and complex wound management and dressings, as well as infiltration of tissue expanders.
- To be part of our ACP-led pain clinic, involving clinical examination and working closely with our physiotherapy team
- When competent undertake clinical core biopsies and punch biopsies as required.
- Attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary team meetings, including presenting patients.
- Complete VTEs and discharge letters for breast surgery patients.
- Following a consent course, you will be expected to consent patients for genetic/research studies.
- This is a developing role and additional responsibilities may be added to meet patient needs
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
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).
