Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7183727-JUN25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- If Qualified, Band 8A
- Closing
- 13/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trainee or Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Band 8a
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
University Hospitals Sussex is a regional teaching Trust, providing general acute services to Brighton and Hove and Mid Sussex and tertiary services for patients across Sussex and the south east of England. The Hospital serves a catchment population of over 1.25 million. The new Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) has just opened its new hospital. One hour from London, the beach is just moments from the hospital and to the north of the city we are surrounded by the South Downs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our city has superb transport links into London, just 50 minutes on the train, and access to Gatwick airport.
The Surgical department is a progressive, dynamic unit that is a friendly and rewarding place to work. We pride ourselves on our excellent clinical results.
We have an established General Surgical ACP programme that works across the ward, the SDU and faster diagnosis Colorectal service. The roles will join the existing ACP team and rotate between the clinical areas
If you are enthusiastic, dynamic, highly motivated and committed to delivering high quality care then we would like to hear from you. Applications are welcome from Nursing and Allied Health Professionals with HCPC/NMC registration that are eligible to under non medical prescribing in accordance with their professional body.
Main duties of the job
The ACP role on the ward is integrated into the surgical team to provide service delivery for in patients. In the Surgical Assessment Unit the ACP will work with support from the Surgical registrar and SAU consultant. You will be responsible for the initial assessment of SAU patients, as well as organising their initial investigations and formulating a management plan. The patient mix will be GP referrals as well as returning ward patients for reviews. The Faster diagnostic clinic role will work with support from the Colorectal Nurse Consultant for Faster Diagnosis Service. There will be specific bed-based/clinic teaching on a weekly basis in addition to the rest of the teaching opportunities.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ACP team is part of a wider surgical ACP team that meet for weekly teaching and peer support. In addition there are other established ACP teams across the Trust that network and share
The roles will work collaboratively, within multi professional teams. The qualified ACP will be expected to make complex, autonomous decisions utilising expert practice and knowledge within a supportive team. The trainee roles will be supported while they undertake the academic study and training required to develop into the role.
The qualified ACP band 8a will have a registered MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or have completed a PG Cert & Dip in Advanced Clinical Practice and is undertaking their dissertation/learning improvement programme. They will be an established Non Medical Prescriber (NMP) and able to function as an autonomous practitioner across the surgical clinical areas. The job plan has 10-20%non clinical protected time to achieve all four pillars of advanced practice.
The trainee ACP band 7 will be willing to undertake, or is currently registered on an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Consideration will be given to applicants who are or have completed the physical assessment module, are registered non-medical prescribers or are completing the NMP course. They will demonstrate a commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice. Funding and 20% non clinical time will be provided to undertake the MSc.
Person specification
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- Current HCPC/NMC registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Willing to undertake MSc in Advanced Practice, supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses
- • Willing to undertake Independent non-medical prescriber
- IRMER or willing to undertake (Imaging Referral by Non- Medical Healthcare Professionals) training complete
- • Willing to undertake Non- medical authorisation of blood products training completed or willing to undertake (as applicable to role/professional group)
- Degree/ evidence of recent studies at Level 6
- Experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Enhanced clinical skills relevant to area of clinical practice
- • Significant post registration speciality experience
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tara Bartley
- Job title
- Corporate Lead for Advanced Clinical Practice
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Rose Hesling - [email protected]
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