Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with experience in emergency surgery to join the team in the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) at Warwick Hospital. The post involves clinical leadership, supervision of trainee ACPs, supporting the wider MDT, and contributing to service development to transform and modernise pathways of care for Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and planned reviews, while maintaining or improving safety and quality of care.
The post-holders are expected to contribute to clinical governance, audit, research, training and education agendas within the Emergency Surgical Team, and to work with wide-ranging stakeholders to optimise patient flow and pathways of care.
Responsibilities
* Provide advanced clinical care with high levels of judgement, discretion and decision-making, supported by professional portfolio evidence.
* Lead and supervise trainee ACPs and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team and allied specialties to ensure efficient, accessible, high-quality care at Warwick Hospital.
* Cover clinical duties in the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), post-take ward rounds, and work with the surgical on-call team in the Emergency Department (ED), including regular evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
* During winter and periods of high demand, provide care to and expedite discharge of patients autonomously, facilitating criteria-led discharge where appropriate.
* Allocate 20% of contracted hours to non-clinical pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: leadership, education and research.
* Contribute to new processes to improve patient flow and rapid streaming of surgical referrals to appropriate assessment areas, including supporting 7-day working.
* Participate in clinical governance, audit, research, training and education and provide leadership within the clinical team in one or more of these areas.
Qualifications and Skills
* Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner with experience in emergency surgery.
* Strong background in procedural skills (desirable), with willingness to develop new skills relevant to SAU pathways and inpatient care as required.
* Evidence of advanced clinical skills, professional judgement, discretion and decision-making; ability to contribute to governance, audit and education agendas.
What we offer
You will work collaboratively with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality clinical care. The Trust is rated Outstanding by the CQC and values safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care. We support professional development and a proactive approach to equality, diversity and inclusion.
How to apply / contact
For informal discussions or to request more details, please contact: Annalie Baker, Lead Surgical ACP. Email: annalie.baker@swft.nhs.uk; Telephone: 07769369330.
Location
Warwick Hospital, Warwick, England, United Kingdom
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