Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) are seeking highly-motivated and dynamic individuals to join a growing team of Advanced Critical Care Practitioners(ACCPs). Applicants from professional groups who are eligible to undertake non-medical prescribing under current statutory regulation with Critical Care experience, are welcomed to apply. This is an exciting opportunity to join a bespoke programme of education and clinical simulation, delivered collaboratively with the Royal Brompton and Harefield, that complements the Higher Education and FICM competency requirements.

The Successful applicant will have to commit to participating in and successful completion of an academic and clinical training programme, leading to an MSc in Advanced Critical Care Practice and membership with the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.

There will be clinical training and learning opportunities with robust assessment of practice overseen by a nominated Consultant educational supervisor. Trainees will have the opportunity to rotate across GSTT, Brompton and Harefield's Critical Care Units as part of the training programme. The post holder will be paid at band 7 (minimum of 3 years) leading to a B8a on completion of required competencies, MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and achievement of FICM membership.

Main duties of the job

This post is aimed at developing new ways of sustainable working within critical care. The ACCP Role is a nationally recognised role which offers an exciting opportunity for senior professionals with Critical Care experience to develop their skills further.

With mentor support, the ACCP will integrate into the existing critical care team, to carry out extended roles both within the critical care unit and to patients requiring Critical Care intervention trust wide. ACCPs are highly experienced and educated members of the critical care team who are empowered to make high-level clinical decisions and to work autonomously in recognised situations.

Guy's and St Thomas', Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust provides one of the largest, most specialised and comprehensive Critical Care services in the NHS. This offers a unique and exciting learning environment for trainees to develop into a highly skilled autonomous practitioners. Candidates should be able to adapt to the pressures of a changing clinical environment, form strong working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team and champion the ongoing development of the ACCP agenda. Fundamental to

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation

Critical Care at Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest, most specialised and comprehensive critical care services in the NHS and is located in the centre of London. With over 100 critical care beds within the division we can offer an innovative, challenging and inspirational career experience. It is also one of five ECMO centres in the UK, with a 24/7 consultant-led retrieval service and engage closely with referring centres to inform of best clinical practice. The critical care service is recognised internationally for supporting patients beyond the walls of intensive care and taking a holistic view of their recovery back to health. The department runs a well-established recovery clinic and peer support group, led by a multi-disciplinary team of critical care professionals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description , responsibilities and personal specification please click the link below. Trainee ACCP JD & Personal Spec

Person Specification

Qualifications ,Education

Essential

• Completed Level 6 (Degree) Qualification 2:2 or above, equivalent credits
• Evidence of postgraduate study that demonstrates ability to work at masters level

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Management qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Advanced life support
• Recognised post registration qualification in critical care (or working towards)/relevant experience
• Advanced Clinical Assessment Qualification
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Professional Registration

Essential

• NMC Registered/HPC Registered

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working at an advanced/senior level within critical/acute care
• Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
• Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
• Demonstrates evidence of participation in Audit/research/QI
• Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education
• Evidence of organising and delivering teaching.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of Conference presentations /publications

Skills /Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• Evidence of advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in Critical/Acute Care
• Demonstrates understanding of the ACCP role and training requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
• Evidence of being able to organise and prioritise own workload
• Evidence of being able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Able to carry out relevant practical skills such as urinary catheterisation, cannulation and venepuncture

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

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