Advanced Clinical Practitioner

at  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

This is an exciting opportunity within the Digestive Diseases directorate Gastroenterology team to work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP).
T he Acute GI ACP will be responsible for integrating ED, SDEC and virtual ward work streams into the broader Acute GI service. The ACP will work closely with Acute GI nurse practitioners and the Acute GI clinical lead to develop the service and ensure a robust pathway of care for our patients.

Interface between Acute medicine, ED and Gastroenterology
Clerking patients in ED and SDEC, facilitating access to diagnostic imaging/procedures, ensuring ward-based procedures are completed as needed (e.g. paracentesis) and completing discharge summaries for SDEC patients.
Preparing entries for patients in the Gastroenterology Virtual Ward, attending the consultant-led Virtual Ward round three times per week. Co-ordinating care for patients on the virtual ward by linking closely with the community and hospital VW team.
Capturing data pertaining to SDEC and Virtual ward in conjunction with coding team/analysts to demonstrate the value of these services to the wider department and to the Trust.
Development of specific outpatient work streams for trainee and qualified ACPs, e.g. Hepatology ward discharge clinic +/- Acute GI “GIFU” clinic, with consultant oversight.
Innovation and expansion of SDEC/Virtual Ward pathways in close conjunction with the Acute GI clinical lead.
When not in ED/SDEC/Virtual ward, responsibilities will include specialist in-reach for patient referred to Acute GI across the Trust.
Key deliverables –
Attendance at thrice weekly virtual ward meeting
Daily AM presence in ED and SDEC
Development of ACP Acute GI role to incorporate semi-elective work e.g. Ward Discharge clinic.
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We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
You will need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached.
In summary, the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use their generic and specialist knowledge and skills in Gastroenterology to provide healthcare autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team