Job summary
Job SummaryTo successfully complete the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) ApprenticeshipMSc (Level 7)programmeto meet the Faculty of Intensive Care Curriculum (FICM)knowledge,skillsand competencies to achieve FICM membership. On successfulcompletion of the ACCP apprenticeship and attainment of FICM membership, the postholder will move into a qualified Advanced Critical Care Practitioner role at Band 8a.The Advanced Critical Care Practitioner role is a nationallyrecognisedrole providingexpert clinical care to patients requiring Level 1 to Level 3 care, primarily within CriticalCare but also to patient's critically ill who require intervention trust wide. This post will formpart of the medical teamrotawithin Critical Care.Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioners will be working towards fulfilling theexpectations of membership of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine as an AdvancedCritical Care Practitioner (ACCP) and are expected to work within a framework for ACCPswhilst being aware of their limitations.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment of a patient's condition
- Request and perform diagnostic tests
- Initiate and manage a clinical treatment plan
- Provide accurate and effective clinical handovers
- Undertake invasive interventions within the scope of practice
- Provide professional leadership and support within a multi-professional team
- Work autonomously in recognised situations
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge across a range of subject areas relevant to the field of critical care
- Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise different sources of information for the purpose of assessing and managing the care of a critically ill patient
- Apply the principles of diagnosis and clinical reasoning that underlie clinical judgement and decision making
- Apply theory to practice through a clinical decision-making model
- Apply the principles of therapeutics and safe prescribing
- Understand the professional accountability and legal frameworks for advanced practice
- Function at an advanced level of practice as part of the multidisciplinary team as determined by the competency framework
- Apply the principles of evidence-based practice to the management of the critically ill patient
- Understand and perform clinical audit
ACCPs must complete a programme leading to an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma/Masters degree with a Higher Education Institution.
About us
The Trust provides services from different sites. Code of ConductIt is expected that all staffwouldbe able to show that they live our trust values in their workand that they will deliver the essentialbehavioursin their role.Staff are expected to adhere to Trust policies and procedures which establish standards ofgood practice as well as follow any codes of conduct which are relevant to their ownprofession.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionAll Trust staff have a responsibility to embrace the diverse cultures of both our staff andthe communities that we serve, and as such, all staff should ensure that equality, diversity,and inclusion are embedded in their work philosophy and reflected in theirbehaviour.Equality, Diversity, and inclusion are pivotal to the values and vision of the Dudley Groupso that they shape everything that you do every single day.Safeguarding Children and AdultsAll Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure the safeguarding of children, young people,and vulnerable adults. This includes attending statutory and mandatory training, adheringto local Safeguarding Children and Adults policies and procedures and inter-agencyguidance asshowedin the Trust's Safeguarding policies and procedures.Improvement PracticeThe trust has a long-term commitment to its continuous quality improvementprogramme;
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment of a patients condition
- Request and perform diagnostic tests
- Initiate and manage a clinical treatment plan
- Provide accurate and effective clinical handovers
- Undertake invasive interventions within the scope of practice
- Provide professional leadership and support within a multi-professional team
- Work autonomously in recognised situations
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge across a range of subject areas relevant to the field of critical care
- Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise different sources of information for the purpose of assessing and managing the care of a critically ill patient
- Apply the principles of diagnosis and clinical reasoning that underlie clinical judgement and decision making
- Apply theory to practice through a clinical decision-making model
- Apply the principles of therapeutics and safe prescribing
- Understand the professional accountability and legal frameworks for advanced practice
- Function at an advanced level of practice as part of the multidisciplinary team as determined by the competency framework
- Apply the principles of evidence-based practice to the management of the critically ill patient
- Understand and perform clinical audit
ACCPs must complete a programme leading to an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma/Masters degree with a Higher Education Institution. Teaching within hospitals is overseen by a Local Clinical Lead (LCL) who holds an honorary appointment with the HEI and is responsible to the HEI for the delivery of the clinical components of training. The Department of Health National Education and Competence Framework for ACCPs can be found in the related downloads section below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment of a patients condition
- Request and perform diagnostic tests
- Initiate and manage a clinical treatment plan
- Provide accurate and effective clinical handovers
- Undertake invasive interventions within the scope of practice
- Provide professional leadership and support within a multi-professional team
- Work autonomously in recognised situations
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge across a range of subject areas relevant to the field of critical care
- Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise different sources of information for the purpose of assessing and managing the care of a critically ill patient
- Apply the principles of diagnosis and clinical reasoning that underlie clinical judgement and decision making
- Apply theory to practice through a clinical decision-making model
- Apply the principles of therapeutics and safe prescribing
- Understand the professional accountability and legal frameworks for advanced practice
- Function at an advanced level of practice as part of the multidisciplinary team as determined by the competency framework
- Apply the principles of evidence-based practice to the management of the critically ill patient
- Understand and perform clinical audit
ACCPs must complete a programme leading to an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma/Masters degree with a Higher Education Institution. Teaching within hospitals is overseen by a Local Clinical Lead (LCL) who holds an honorary appointment with the HEI and is responsible to the HEI for the delivery of the clinical components of training. The Department of Health National Education and Competence Framework for ACCPs can be found in the related downloads section below.
Person Specification
Required
Essential
- Professional Qualification. NMC/HCPC/GpHC
- Educated to Degree level 6
- Registration that allows for Independent Prescribing. NMC/HCPC/GpHC
Desirable
- Significant Critical Care experience at Band 6 or above
Required
Essential
Required
Desirable
- ALS/ILS/EPALS equivalent instructor
Person Specification
Required
Essential
- Professional Qualification. NMC/HCPC/GpHC
- Educated to Degree level 6
- Registration that allows for Independent Prescribing. NMC/HCPC/GpHC
Desirable
- Significant Critical Care experience at Band 6 or above
Required
Essential
Required
Desirable
- ALS/ILS/EPALS equivalent instructor
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).
