Job summary
Suitable for a fully qualified ACCP registered with FICM (or soon-to-be qualified ACCP who has trained in a program that adheres to the FICM ACCP curriculum). A non-medical Prescribing qualification is required for this post. This post offers a qualified ACCP the opportunity to develop in a substantive role in a tertiary ICU setting, whilst gaining further experience in Major Trauma, Vascular, Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuroradiology patients. The ICU at NBT has 46 beds, with a mix of L2/L3 patients. For further information, contact Dr Liam Scott, ICU Consultant and Consultant Lead for ACCPs, via liam.scott@nbt.nhs.uk.
Overview
Advanced Critical Care Practitioners (ACCPs) are clinical professionals that form part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for patient care during an ICU admission. They are highly experienced and educated practitioners who have developed their skills and theoretical knowledge to a very high standard. They are empowered to make high-level clinical decisions to ensure that patients receive timely, personal, and effective care. The ACCP role is a new way of working for health professionals, which crosses professional boundaries. ACCPs are developed from experienced nurses, physiotherapists, paramedics or other related health care professionals. The ACCP role is being developed at Southmead Hospital, and we aim to expand the service in the future.
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join our two existing qualified ACCPs. The post-holders will already be experienced clinicians with critical care experience, and possess the drive and desire to contribute to our expanding service.
Details
Employer: North Bristol NHS Trust. Location: Intensive Care Unit, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB.
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change. Band: Band 8a. Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year, pro rata for part-time roles. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time. Reference number: 339-ASCR3497-TJC.
Job responsibilities
* Provide expert clinical care to all patients on the unit, under the supervision of ICU consultants, working on the medical rota in a role traditionally performed by resident medical staff.
* Work flexibly with ICU consultants and other medical staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill patients.
* Obtain, evaluate and synthesize information from physiological assessment, patient history and diagnostic tests, identifying and prioritising relevant problems.
* Use clinical decision making to initiate appropriate management plans / treatments.
* Undertake initial assessment, stabilisation and transfer of critically ill patients wherever they may be in the hospital.
* Be cognisant of the boundaries and limitations of the ACCP role, referring patients appropriately to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
* Undertake admission and discharge processes from the ICU after consultation with the consultant or other ICU medical staff.
* Perform practical procedures common to the critical care environment (e.g., peripheral and central venous access, arterial puncture and cannulation; assistance with chest drainage, tracheostomy insertion, lumbar puncture, ascitic drainage, or sampling).
* Order laboratory and radiological tests, and blood products for transfusion.
* Work in accordance with all relevant Infection Control practices and policies.
* Ensure record keeping is timely, accurate and confidential.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications (Essential)
* Qualified ACCP with MSc
* Trainee ACCPs with PGDip (and working to complete MSc) and expected to complete training in the next 4 months
* Clinical portfolio demonstrating completion of FICM competencies for ACCP post
* Registered with FICM
* Professional qualification (nursing, physiotherapy, paramedic or pharmacist) and registration with relevant professional governing body (NMC, HPC, GPhC etc)
* Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
* Bachelor's degree (minimum 2:2 classification)
* Advanced Life Support Provider Certificate
* Desirable
* Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or European Trauma Course (ETC) certificate
* Recognised post-registration qualifications in critical care
* Possession of a recognised teaching and/or leadership qualification
Knowledge and Experience (Essential)
* Evidence of enhanced critical care knowledge and relevant clinical skills
* Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning for a range of acute and critical care conditions
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development in critical care
* Desirable
* Evidence of multi-professional teaching experience
* Evidence of involvement with audit and Clinical Governance
* Evidence of significant contribution to a healthcare Quality Improvement Project
* Experience in Neurosciences and trauma critical care, including care of post-operative neurosurgical patients and critically-injured major trauma patients
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: 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 details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
North Bristol NHS Trust, Intensive Care Unit, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB
Employer's website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk
Expiry note: This job description does not indicate that the role is closed. No explicit expiry information is shown here.
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