Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Surgical Nurse Practitioners in Surgical SDEC, a surgical same day emergency care unit. The post-holder will provide autonomous expert assessment, examination, treatment and management to aid the development of the new unit. Supporting both the medical and nursing teams to shape and develop the SDEC will be an integral part of the role. The post-holder will play a pivotal role in the supervision and support of trainee ACPs and in the development of advanced practice within the Surgical SDEC unit.
Responsibilities
The post holder will practice autonomously as an advanced practitioner within Surgery to provide patient-centered clinical care. The role will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the surgical SDEC Unit. You will support the development of the new unit and contribute to shaping clinical pathways, protocols and governance within SDEC. You will supervise and support trainee ACPs and contribute to the ongoing development of advanced practice within the team.
Qualifications
* MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent clinical Master’s Degree)
* Certification in Independent and Supplementary prescribing
* Teaching qualification
* Demonstrable core skills in Advanced Life Support
About the Trust
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute and community services. We value diversity across our staff and the communities we serve and strive to realise our values, improve quality of care, and solve health care problems of tomorrow. We are proud to be a learning organisation and to deliver compassionate care. We have been rated a “Good” organisation by CQC following our 2019 inspection.
We are recognised for excellence in healthcare, home to the busiest and most technologically advanced Cardiac Centre in the West Midlands, and have a strong research focus. The Trust hosts the Clinical Research Network West Midlands (CRN WM), part of the National Institute for Health Research.
Benefits and Additional Information
Bring your dedication and determination to a multi-professional team committed to brilliant patient care. We offer supportive facilities within a new centre and opportunities to develop your career within a national research-focused environment.
How to Arrange an Informal Visit
For informal visits or further details contact: Name: Vicki Fleury, Matron
Email: v.fleury@nhs.net
Telephone: 01902 685982
Additional Note
If you do not currently possess an ACP qualification, we will place you on the appropriate education programme to obtain one.
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