Job summaryWe are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and resilient Acute Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to take on a leadership role as Lead ACP for Urology. The post holder will practise autonomously within their scope of competence and professional code of conduct.
The post holder will have Trust-wide responsibility for the management and supervision of ACP teams within the Urology specialty. The successful candidate will act as a role model for professional standards and behaviours, embedding policies and procedures into clinical practice, and advocating for patients while recognising and responding to their vulnerabilities, rights, and diverse needs.
This role involves working across both outpatient clinics and ward environments, ensuring that patients and their families/carers receive high-quality, compassionate support throughout the Urology pathway.
The Urology team has a strong vision for future service development and is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a strong team ethos to join their team.
This is a permanent position, with managerial line management provided by the Director of Nursing for Surgery and professional leadership from the Trust Lead for ACPs.
Main duties of the jobThe principle role of the post holder is to provide and be accountable for expert professional leadership and advanced clinical care to patients with urological conditions.
The Senior ACP will be able to competently assess, diagnose and manage Urological patients.
The post holder will have a Trust wide responsibility to manage and supervise the Urology ACP teams.
About usLincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job responsibilitiesHave 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!
QualificationsEssential- Registered first level nurse or allied health professional able to prescribe
- Master's degree qualification
- First degree
- Evidence of teaching, assessment and supervision skills
- Independent and supplementary prescriber
- Post Graduate History taking and Physical Assessment qualification (if not part of master's degree)
- European Resuscitation Council Intermediate Life Support Provider
- Capabilities completed to a minimum of an ST3 Registrar or national accreditation i.e. RCEM
- IRMER
Desirable- Doctorate Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Post registration management and leadership course or evidence to demonstrate equivalent experience
- European Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support Provider
- European Resuscitation Council Life Support Instructor
- Advanced Practice Digital Badge
Previous ExperienceEssential- Extensive post masters clinical experience
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within specialty
- Experience of conference presentation and publication
- Evidence of participation in audit and research
- Experience in multi-disciplinary team working
- Evidence of implementing and managing change
- Evidence of the development of policies and protocols
- Competencies completed to a minimum of an ST3 Registrar or national accreditation i.e. RCEM
Evidence of Particular: Knowledge, Skills, AptitudesEssential- In depth knowledge of specialty pathologies, investigations, interpretation of investigations and management
- Ability to undertake clinics/ ward rounds unsupervised or with minimum indirect supervision.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Specific RequirementsEssential- Computer literacy
- Ability to travel across the Trust and adapt to a flexible working pattern including weekends, nights and on calls
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure whilst delivering a high quality service
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer detailsEmployer name: United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN2 5QY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Lead Nurse General Surgery and Urology
Rebecca Stanham
rebecca.stanham@nhs.net
01522573880