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Trainee/Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (SDEC)
Band 7/8a
Main area: Emergency Medicine
Grade: Band 7/8a
Contract: Permanent, flexible working
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working cover required in shifts between 8 am and 10 pm)
Job ref: 279-6981109-APR25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Richards Hospital
Town: Chichester
Salary: £46,148 - £60,504 per annum (Band 7 trainee/Band 8a qualified)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/04/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and 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 and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and 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, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Band 8a (Qualified ACP Post) Band 7 (Trainee)
St Richards Hospital is opening a newly built innovative Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC). The unit is due to be completed and opening in the Spring of 2025. This role is an exciting opportunity to join the existing acute medical ACP team.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the initial assessment of acutely presenting medical patients, as well as organising their initial investigations and formulating a management plan. The patient mix will be GP referrals, ED referrals, as well as ambulance patients. There will be specific ACP teaching on acute medical patients on a monthly basis in addition to the rest of the teaching timetable.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and 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 and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - 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, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The ACP team is part of the wider emergency floor, SDEC, and ED medical/AHP team that meet for weekly teaching and peer support. In addition, there are other established ACP teams across the Trust that network and share this responsibility.
The roles will work collaboratively within multi-professional teams. The qualified ACP will be expected to make complex, autonomous decisions utilising expert practice and knowledge within a supportive team. The trainee roles will be supported while they undertake the academic study and training required to develop into the role.
The qualified ACP band 8a will have a registered MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or have completed a PG Cert & Dip in Advanced Clinical Practice and is undertaking their dissertation/learning improvement programme. They will be an established Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) and able to function as an autonomous practitioner across the SDEC and emergency floor units. The job plan has 10% non-clinical protected time to achieve all four pillars of advanced practice.
The trainee ACP band 7 will be willing to undertake, or is currently registered on an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Consideration will be given to applicants who have completed the physical assessment module, are registered non-medical prescribers, or are completing the NMP course. They will demonstrate a commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice. Funding and 20% non-clinical time will be provided to undertake the MSc.
If you are enthusiastic, dynamic, highly motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality care, then we would like to hear from you. Applications are welcome from Nursing and Allied Health Professionals with HCPC/NMC registration that are eligible to under non-medical prescribing in accordance with their professional body.
Person specification
* Years of Experience
* No criminal convictions/fitness to practice
* Teaching/leadership experience
* MSc partially or fully completed
* Independent prescriber
* Credentialed with RCEM
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Informal visits or discussion are highly recommended.
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