Due to the ongoing expansion of our extended surgical team (EST), we are recruiting 2 motivated, proactive and adaptable individuals from nursing, paramedic or AHP professional backgrounds to join our general surgery Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) team. We are recruiting for both qualified and/or trainee ACPs.
This role will be based predominantly at Heartlands hospital on the Surgical Assessment Unit, but the successful applicants will be required to work on other sites within the trust and will also be required to work shifts and unsocial hours including weekends and nights.
The surgical directorate is busy and dynamic, providing assessment and management areas for a variety of general and specialist surgical specialties. Working alongside members of the medical, nursing and EST workforce, the ACPs provide continuity, knowledge and clinical skill in order to improve patient care and management from attendance to discharge.
While experience of surgical environment is preferable for these positions, training and support will be provided to the right candidates without this specific background who shows genuine enthusiasm for this specialty. We also welcome interest from qualified ACPs from surgical and non-surgical backgrounds. Please contact the ACP team to discuss further. Successful applicants will be supported to undertake all academic requirements for the role, alongside the completion of the HEE Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioner curriculum.
For detailed information about the advertised role and the main duties/responsibilities please read the Job Description provided.
When applying for a trainee ACP position applicants may:
- Be new to the ACP role with a planned commencement date in August 2023
- Be undertaking academic modules towards an advanced practice MSc funded by HEE
- Currently be part of an ACP apprenticeship pathway (discussion with the ACP consultant Lead
is required prior to applying to ensure feasibility of transfer if currently employed in a differing
trust)
Essential for any applicant:
- Current registration with the NMC/HCPC
- Non-medical prescriber (NMP) qualification or the professional ability to undertake this
- All essential criteria identified in person specification
The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has a proven track record in Advanced Practice and the surgical ACPs are a growing and integral part of the UHB-HGS extended surgical team with proactive Consultant support. We strongly advise contacting the ACP team to discuss the role prior to application, so if you aspire to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking Trust and Team, please contact Surgical ACP/EST lead Jess Wickins 07500 792681 (jessica.wickins@uhb.nhs.uk), Lead Consultant ACP Kirsti Soanes 0121 424 1869 (kirsti.soanes@uhb.nhs.uk) or sACP Betty Taylor 0121 424 0681 (betty.taylor@uhb.nhs.uk) for further information or to arrange an informal visit.
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Professional Health Care
Registration with a UK Regulated
Body (NMC /HCPC /GPC)
- Evidence of Degree Level study /
attainment ie : BSc / Degree Level
Qualification or equivalent CATS
- Post Graduate Qualification in
specific speciality or equivalent
experience
- Teaching & Assessing /Mentoring
qualification
- Willingness to undertake and
complete MSc in Advanced Clinical
Practice
Extensive post registration
experience at a senior level (Band
6 or above/ equivalent ) in
specialty area
- Evidence / experience of working
in an MDT within a health care
provider service
- Evidence of on-going CPD
- Evidence of teaching in a variety of
environments
research/audit processes and
application
- A sound knowledge of professional
priorities and issues relating to
NHS care provision
- A knowledgeable clinician with
ability to ensure clinical
governance is embedded in
practice
- Sound understanding of evidence
based practice and its application
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.