Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our existing Surgical Nurse Practitioners in Surgical SDEC. SDEC is a surgical same day emergency care unit. Successful ACP's will provide expert assessment, examination, treatment and management skills to aid the development of the new unit. Supporting both the medical and nursing team 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 ACP's and the development of advanced practice within the Surgical SDEC unit. Please note this is a trainee post and therefore training will be given on the job and progress through the banding based on training.
We are looking for ACP's that are passionate about their role, its development and achieving better outcomes for patients. You will be required to possess an MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent clinical Master's Degree), certification in Independent and Supplementary prescribing, teaching qualification, and able to demonstrate possession of core skills in Advanced Life Support.
We invite you to arrange an informal visit and look at the fabulous facilities available within the new centre.
It is also important to note, if you currently do not posses an ACP, we put you on the correct education programme to obtain one.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be practicing 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.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We welcome the rich diversity that exists within our communities and workforce and are building a workforce that can help us to realise our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We are passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as a "Good" organisation by CQC, following our inspection in 2019 and just like you, we are ambitious about what we do.
Bring your dedication and determination here, and you will benefit from the support of an experienced and enthusiastic multi-professional team committed to the delivery of brilliant patient care. We have been nationally recognised for providing excellence in healthcare; we are home to the busiest and most technologically advanced Cardiac Centre in the West Midlands. We have a strong research focus; the Trust hosts the Clinical Research Network West Midlands (CRN WM), which is part of the National Institute for Health Research, the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience Dependent on Experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
225-DIV
Job locations
New Cross
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice
Essential
* Masters in advanced clinical practice
* v300 prescribing
Desirable
* Surgical Experience
Person Specification
Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice
Essential
* Masters in advanced clinical practice
* v300 prescribing
Desirable
* Surgical Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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 further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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 further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
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Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
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