We are seeking a qualified and experienced FICM registered ACCP to join our service. This advanced role will provide expert clinical care to patients requiring level 1-3 care both inside and outside our critical care units. King's has an existing ACCP cadre drawn from nursing, paramedicine and physiotherapy who provide 24/7 support across the full range of critical care activity on the Denmark Hill Site. Applicants should be an experienced ACCP who is looking to join a large and dynamic team and who is excited to take advantage of all the benefits a tertiary referral centre has to offer.

Main duties of the job

Advanced Critical Care Practitioners work as part of a consultant lead multi-professional critical care service at King's and provide cutting edge critical care to patients both inside and out of the critical care unit. They are responsible on a day-to-day basis to the on call consultant intensivist responsible for the patient. Our services include critical care for neurosciences, cardiac, liver, haematology and major trauma as well as a wide range of medical and surgical specialities. The current team is aiming to expand to include rotation to the critical care services at the Princess Royal University Hospital.

Any person applying for this post must have fully discharged any obligations to their employing organisation in relation to expected periods of service following their training period.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of �1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To have up to date Critical Care clinical expertise to provide holistic patient assessment skills so that clinical decision-making leads to prompt and appropriate action in the best interests of the patient. Excellent verbal and written communication skills so that professional advice or care guidance and instructions are well understood by patients, their relatives and/or carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team. To perform physiological assessment of critically ill patients regardless of location and respond appropriately To ensure effective timely review and management of individual caseload of patients post Critical Care discharge or those patients referred by ward staff.

To evaluate and/ or collect information from the physiological assessment, patient history, diagnostic data and identify relevant problems. Use appropriate clinical decision making to initiate appropriate management / treatment according toagreed protocols and clinical judgement. To work competently in the role of Advanced Critical Care Practitioner, being aware of the boundaries of the role, referring patients appropriately to other healthcare professionals as required. Prescribe and administer a range of drugs as a Non-medical prescriber.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with either NMC or HCPC
• ACCP membership of the faculty of intensive care medicine (FICM)

Experience

Essential

• At least one year's experience post ACCP qualification

Further qualifications/experience

Essential

• Core skillset as set out in FICM ACCP curriculum

Desirable

• Advanced airway management

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

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