Job Description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for Trainee or Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP) to join our dynamic Chemical Pathology team across UHSx(based at St Richards Hospital). This unique role will involve developing the provisions of the chemical pathology service and delivering high quality clinical care to patients under lipid clinics at UHSx.

As an ACP, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care in face to face and virtual settings. Your responsibilities will include clinical decision-making, diagnostics, treatment planning, referral, follow up and discharge of patients.

You will work alongside experienced consultants and a pharmacist, with opportunities for leadership, innovation, and professional growth. Trainee ACPs will be supported through an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, while qualified ACPs can lead service improvements and engage in education and research.

Strong communication, critical thinking, and a compassionate approach are essential.



The post holder's job plan should deliver a minimum of 80% clinical component and 20% related to service management, education & research.



Work to a high level of personal and professional autonomy, using specialist knowledge and skills to deliver independent assessment, clinical examination, diagnosis, clinical decision making and planning of care and treatment, health promotion and safe admission and discharge of patients.



Act as an independent non-medical prescriber



Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to provide best clinical care, emotional and psychological support and education to patients and their carers.



Facilitate evidence-based practice and promote and undertake research and clinical audit within the service and across the Trust. Design and provide clinical/practical and theory-based education and training, e.g., to nurses/AHPs, junior medical staff



Work with innovation and flexibility to adapt to a fast-changing specialty and play an integral role in the operational/strategic development of the service.



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of patients referred to the lipid clinics. This includes detailed history taking, physical examination, and interpretation of diagnostic tests such as blood results. You will be expected to formulate diagnoses and work closely with medical colleagues to establish and implement evidence-based clinical management plans tailored to individual patient needs.



Please refer to JD for more details.