We have an exciting opportunity for Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join within Emergency General Surgery based within our Surgical Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC) at Cambridge University Hospitals.

We are looking to appoint trainees who will be supported to undergo their ACP Masters pathway whilst developing clinical skills within the surgical Unit to qualify as an ACP.

Trainees will join the dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary team and will work closely with the existing qualified ACP's.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be practicing under supervision as a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) within Emergency General Surgery which includes Emergency General Surgery take and post take ward rounds on the Surgical Assessment Unit. They will be expected to provide patient-centered quality care and to adhere to the trust values. This will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout Emergency General Surgery. The post holder, will under supervision, assist in the safe referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in designated areas of Emergency General Surgery.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

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Closing date is midnight on 11 August 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 11 September 2024

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification and registration with Professional Governing Body
• First level degree in a relevant subject
• Significant post registration experience and demonstrable experience in relevant specialty area
• Willingness to complete a MSc in advanced practice or provide evidence of equivalent
• Willingness to complete portfolio as provided
• Intermediate life support

Desirable

• Relevant Masters level education
• Advanced life support (as required for clinical area)
• Leadership qualification
• Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience, with experience at senior level in the acute surgical service
• Team leadership experience, including effective staff management including HR issues, sickness, grievance and disciplinary management / investigation.
• Well-developed IT skills
• Awareness of relevant national and local key performance indicators
• Awareness of relevant local and national strategies
• Awareness of implications of advanced practice

Desirable

• Advanced clinical skills in managing the deteriorating patient
• Experience in recruitment and retention matters, staff appraisal and performance management

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience, with experience at senior level in the acute surgical service
• Team leadership experience, including effective staff management including HR issues, sickness, grievance and disciplinary management / investigation.
• Well-developed IT skills
• Awareness of relevant national and local key performance indicators
• Awareness of relevant local and national strategies
• Awareness of implications of advanced practice

Desirable

• Advanced clinical skills in managing the deteriorating patient
• Experience in recruitment and retention matters, staff appraisal and performance management

Skills

Essential

• Ability to make decisions, organize and priorities own workload.
• Leadership skills and proactivity in guiding own learning
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure
• Ability to form professional interpersonal relationships and to forge trust with colleagues and other stakeholders
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, assertiveness and commitment to all elements of role
• Adaptable, open and receptive to change
• Demonstrates attention to detail, completion and evaluation

Desirable

• Evidence of previous formal and informal teaching experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
• Evidence of supporting others' development
• Competent and confident approach to practice
• Flexibility around anti-social working patterns
• In good health and evidence of a good attendance record
• Ability to synthesize information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

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