Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Surgical SDEC

The role of the Surgical Nurse Practitioner is to; Be primarily based in the surgical same day emergency department as part of the surgical workforce. Use physical assessment skills to contribute to a patient's diagnosis on emergency presentation to the department. They will be able to order relevant investigations to assist with the diagnosis of the patients presenting condition and review the results. The individual will be able to provide support, information and advice to patients, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team throughout the patient's surgical journey. Review patients in a wide range of clinical conditions, either diagnose and treat, or escalate where appropriate. Use clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for surgical patients in various settings frequently with complex undifferentiated or undefined presentations.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Qualificaions

Essential: - Must have completed Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification; - Consultation and Assessment Module Level 7

Desirable: - Leadership and Management Course

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable: - Have experience of working within an SDEC; - Evidence of audit experience