Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

The post holder will practice autonomously (ACP) or under supervision as a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) within the emergency department (ED). The ACP/tACP will work primarily within the main ED; including resus, majors, ambulatory, paediatrics, CDU and mental health areas. Experience will be either supervised practice or observership depending on the individual ACP/tACPs current scope of practice. Clinical working hours are flexible but will include nights and weekends

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will practice autonomously (ACP) or under supervision as a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) within the emergency department (ED). The ACP/tACP will work primarily within the main ED; including resus, majors, ambulatory, paediatrics, CDU and mental health areas. Experience will be either supervised practice or observership depending on the individual ACP/tACPs current scope of practice. Clinical working hours are flexible but will include nights and weekends

1. Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to provide best clinical care, emotional and psychological support and education to patients and their carers.

2. Facilitate evidence-based practice and promote and undertake research and clinical audit within the service and across the Trust. Design and provide clinical/practical and theory-based education and training, eg. to nurses/AHPs, junior medical staff.

Work with innovation and flexibility to adapt to a fast-changing specialty, and work towards playing an integral role in the operational/strategic development of the service

ACP/tACPs will be expected to work towards the RCEM credentialing process. In recognition of this, qualified EC-ACPs will automatically be promoted to Agenda for Change pay scale 8a with further opportunity to work towards 8b.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourcandidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack:https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN14 7NJ

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN14 7NJ

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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