We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced General Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Surgical Division as a Consultant ACP. We are looking for someone with a real passion and drive to lead the development of patient centred, evidence based, cost -effective care and leading on our surgical patients journey.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant ACP, you will have a clinical caseload (to be discussed), this may include ward rounds and/or outpatient clinic. The successful candidate will contribute into the wider multi-professional MDT that may include clinical governance, multi-professional education, audit and research. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day leadership of the trainee/trained surgical ACP team working closely with consultant ACP at Lincoln and the Trust Lead ACP.

Extensive surgical experience is required and the ability to demonstrate robust experience within the 4 pillars of advanced practice. We are willing to look at developing a candidate if they may lack development within a pillar. We work closely with the university of Lincoln and for the right candidate, can offer doctoral development and clinical academic positions that could include Readerships and Professorships.

About us

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of �643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - Outstanding Care Personally Delivered - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Professional
• Qualified in Advanced Practice, including qualifications in non-medical prescribing (V300) and physical assessment,
• Specialist accreditation or equivalent clinical experience. Equivalent experience to formal accreditation must include evidence of working as a senior decision maker
• Formal teaching and mentorship qualification
• Masters degree in relevant area of study
• Advance Life Support Qualification

Previous experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in emergency/surgical care including experience within leadership and development roles
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of ability to measure and evaluate outcomes of the team
• Evidence of substantial contributions to practice and service development

Desirable

• Research experience Emergency care experience

Evidence of Particular Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes

Essential

• Advanced level of emergency/surgical care knowledge
• Substantial experience of initiating and leading change across professions and agencies
• Able to provide expert advice and display advanced decision making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, able to motivate and inspire others
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Adaptable and flexible

Desirable

• Portfolio of speaking and publishing in field

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Must be able to present information logically and concisely
• The demonstration of a well-developed strategic awareness in relation to emergency/surgical care across the spectrum of health care
• Ability to support the evaluation of specialist emergency/surgical care nursing

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of commissioning of emergency/surgical care services

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS

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357-PR-787-24