At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to transform urgent surgical care and improve patient experiences.
- Company: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, committed to Five Star Patient Care.
- Benefits: Access to professional development, collaborative environment, and the chance to shape healthcare services.
- Other info: Rated Outstanding by CQC and recognised as a top place to work in the NHS.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in advanced clinical practice and lead innovative patient care solutions.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered healthcare professional with an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
The predicted salary is between 53751 - 60504 £ per year.
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Job overview
Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking to be part of an ambitious team that is transforming urgent surgical care? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) at Southport Hospital. This is far more than a traditional ACP role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape and develop the future direction of the Surgical Assessment Unit as we continue to redesign services to improve patient experience, reduce unnecessary admissions and deliver timely, high-quality emergency surgical care.
Working alongside consultant surgeons, specialty doctors, nursing teams and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute surgical conditions, whilst playing an integral role in service improvement and pathway development.
Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals provide healthcare to approximately 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. Southport Hospital is the Trust's emergency surgical site, providing 24-hour acute surgical assessment and emergency surgery. If you are passionate about advanced clinical practice, leadership, innovation and delivering outstanding patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Independently assess, investigate, diagnose and manage patients presenting to the Surgical Assessment Unit with acute surgical conditions.
- Work autonomously within their scope of advanced clinical practice, making complex clinical decisions and initiating appropriate investigations and treatment plans.
- Independently prescribe medications and request and interpret diagnostic investigations.
- Work collaboratively with consultant surgeons, junior medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
- Support safe patient flow through early senior clinical decision-making and admission avoidance where appropriate.
- Provide advanced clinical leadership within the Surgical Assessment Unit and act as an expert resource for colleagues.
- Lead and contribute to service improvement, clinical audit, education and research activities.
- Play a key role in developing and shaping the future model of care within Surgical Assessment Unit, helping to design innovative pathways that improve quality, safety and patient experience.
- Participate in the Surgical Division rota, including seven-day working where required.
About you
- A registered healthcare professional (NMC or HCPC).
- Qualified as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner with a recognised MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- An independent non-medical prescriber.
- Experienced in autonomous assessment and management of acutely unwell patients.
- An excellent communicator with strong clinical reasoning and decision‑making skills.
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in Ormskirk employer: Merseywestlancs
At St Helens Hospital, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Therapy Assistants. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have ample opportunities to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on patient care. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values diversity and fosters innovation in rehabilitation services.
