Job summary
We are looking for a registered healthcare professional (Nurse, Paramedic, ODP, pharmacist, physiotherapist etc) with an interest in emergency general surgery and SDEC (same day emergency care) to fulfil the role of Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in our surgical triage unit.
The surgical triage unit is responsible for the rapid assessment and treatment of patients with emergency surgical conditions. We take referrals from a variety of sources including GP practices and the emergency department. The triage team includes ward clerks, healthcare assistants, registered nurses, junior doctors, specialist registrars and SDEC consultants.
As a trainee ACP undertake a period of supervised practice working towards becoming an integral member of the existing triage team with an agenda to push forward SDEC in general surgery and the advanced practice role. You will receive protected training and academic time and have opportunities to undertake research and clinical audit. You will be supported through the training programme by the current general surgical ACP and a dedicated SDEC consultant mentor.
During this period of training, you will be encouraged to work with qualified ACPs and medical professionals from different specialties (as well as those in general surgery) to improve your underpinning knowledge and assist you to comprehensively undertake history taking, examination, and assessment, formulate diagnosis and initiate appropriate treatments.
Main duties of the job
The post will have the primary location of the Surgical Triage Unit but may extend into other areas of general surgery at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. There may be opportunities for rotations into other surgical specialties such as colorectal and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
The successful candidate will participate in the history taking, examination and assessment of patients presenting to the triage unit with an emergency surgical condition.
You will be expected to participate in a wide range of advanced clinical skills following appropriate training and completion of competency assessments. These skills should include advanced life support, venepuncture and cannulation, female and male catheterisation and arterial and venous blood gas sampling. You will receive appropriate training to interpret results such as blood tests, blood gases, imaging and ECGs. You may also have the opportunity to train to undertake surgical skills such as the draining of abscesses.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will have the primary location of the Surgical Triage Unit but may extend into other areas of general surgery at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. There may be opportunities for rotations into other surgical specialties such as colorectal and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
The successful candidate will participate in the history taking, examination and assessment of patients presenting to the triage unit with an emergency surgical condition.
You will be expected to participate in a wide range of advanced clinical skills following appropriate training and completion of competency assessments. These skills should include advanced life support, venepuncture and cannulation, female and male catheterisation and arterial and venous blood gas sampling. You will receive appropriate training to interpret results such as blood tests, blood gases, imaging and ECGs. You may also have the opportunity to train to undertake surgical skills such as the draining of abscesses.
Where appropriate and under the correct level of supervision you will formulate diagnosis with differentials, initiate and request diagnostic tests, interpret and act upon results and communicate plans to patients, their relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team.
You will be expected to work within the four pillars of advanced practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research). This will include participating in service improvements in triage, supporting other learners such as trainee ACPs and medical students in clinical practice or through delivering teaching sessions and taking part in research projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will have the primary location of the Surgical Triage Unit but may extend into other areas of general surgery at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. There may be opportunities for rotations into other surgical specialties such as colorectal and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
The successful candidate will participate in the history taking, examination and assessment of patients presenting to the triage unit with an emergency surgical condition.
You will be expected to participate in a wide range of advanced clinical skills following appropriate training and completion of competency assessments. These skills should include advanced life support, venepuncture and cannulation, female and male catheterisation and arterial and venous blood gas sampling. You will receive appropriate training to interpret results such as blood tests, blood gases, imaging and ECGs. You may also have the opportunity to train to undertake surgical skills such as the draining of abscesses.
Where appropriate and under the correct level of supervision you will formulate diagnosis with differentials, initiate and request diagnostic tests, interpret and act upon results and communicate plans to patients, their relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team.
You will be expected to work within the four pillars of advanced practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research). This will include participating in service improvements in triage, supporting other learners such as trainee ACPs and medical students in clinical practice or through delivering teaching sessions and taking part in research projects.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
5 years post reg
Essential
Experience
Essential
- An honours degree (2:2 or above) awarded by a British university or other equivalent approved degree awarding body/ college
Experience
Essential
- Management of surgical patients
education
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- oHas a good understanding of advanced practice and the four pillars oAwareness of the East Midlands Advanced Practice Framework
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
5 years post reg
Essential
Experience
Essential
- An honours degree (2:2 or above) awarded by a British university or other equivalent approved degree awarding body/ college
Experience
Essential
- Management of surgical patients
education
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- oHas a good understanding of advanced practice and the four pillars oAwareness of the East Midlands Advanced Practice Framework
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).
