Advanced Clinical Practitioner

You will work within the SDEC area of the Emergency Department, as a qualified ACP in accordance with the established curriculum. The post-holder will support decision making about the intervention plan and appropriate pathway of care with support and supervision from clinical and educational supervisors. If not held already, the post holder will be expected to complete academic level 7 modules in advanced clinical practice in line with the academic requirement. The role is expected to be 80% clinical contact and 20% supported activities and will be required to be full time (37.5 hours per week) (trainee and qualified).

The post-holder will use (develop if a trainee) their expert clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of Same Day Emergency Care attendees and be able to balance risks related to clinical, social and functional needs to make the most appropriate decision in a timely manner. This will include complex discharge of patients directly from SDEC and identifying the patients for whom admission to an inpatient speciality is the most appropriate destination. The post- holder will promote and demonstrate best practice in the care of Same Day Emergency Care patients using National guideline and recommendations.

Please refer to the attached JD for more information.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within our dynamic Same Day Emergency Care service delivering quality, holistic care to our patients in the Same Day Emergency Care at Musgrove Park Hospital. The Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Practitioner Programme is well established with successfully qualified ACP's in post. It is well supported by the Emergency Medicine consultant body with direct support for clinical and educational supervision. If recruited as a trainee you will be allocated an Emergency Medicine Consultant to act as an Educational Supervisor during training. As qualified ACP clinical supervision is via peer group and an Emergency Medicine Consultant.

The post-holder will demonstrate a high level of autonomy, clinical decision making and expert skill to manage and care for adult SDEC patients. It will require the post-holder to advocate for the needs of their patients and to be part of the multi-disciplinary team that adds real value to the patient experience and outcomes whilst delivering an efficient and effective service for the Trust and wider healthcare community.

At least 80% of the role will be clinical, with an aim to impact on:

Assessing and providing treatment for patients in the Same Day Emergency Care in a timely fashion in line with national safety targets

Holistic assessment of these patients and patient focused care

Ensuring appropriate interventions are scheduled and completed at the right time and place in the individual's healthcare journey

Training course details, you will need to meet the eligibility and enrolment criteria:

https: //skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0564-v1-0

Educational providers for the tACP apprenticeship for information and guidance, to be advised at a later date.

https: //courses.uwe.ac.uk/ST0564/advanced-clinical-practitioner

https: //www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/advanced-clinical-practitioner-degree-apprenticeship

https: //www.exeter.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships/programmes/advancedclinicalpractitioner/ - University of Exeter

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Completed MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Essential for qualified post); - ALS (Essential for qualified post); - IRMER

Experience

Additional Criteria