Job summary
Due to expansion of the ACP team, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team of trainee and qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners in Emergency Care at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
UHS is a major trauma centre, with a commitment to providing ongoing educational and development opportunities in this area. We also work alongside a variety of specialties within the ED and team working is key to our success.The team now has 7 credentialed ACPs from both nursing and paramedic backgrounds. There are currently 8 trainees at various stages of working towards credentialed with the RCEM. There is an ACP forum, for ACPs across all specialties and professions to network and share learning. As a large teaching hospital, there are many opportunities to develop your career as an ACP. Ongoing training and education is an important aspect of the role with many teaching activities including ACP supervision, junior doctor teaching and trauma study days
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
You will be encouraged to undertake further clinical training in, for example, ultrasound, procedural sedation and regional anaesthesia. Those ACPs who are instructors on life support courses are afforded paid time to participate in teaching to maintain instructor status and will have access to a range of additional courses offered by the clinical skills. UHS has a strong research focus and there are many opportunities to take part in quality improvement activities both within the department and the larger hospital.
The role of trainee ACP involves a programme of academic and work-placed based education, culminating in credentialing as an ACP with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM). Successful candidates will be enrolled on an MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner course at a local HEI, undertaking a range of clinically-focused modules in line with the requirements for the role, including independent prescribing (if not already held). You will also attend regional study days, life support courses such as ALS and ETC, and regular teaching sessions within the department. Supervision is provided on a 1-to-1 and group basis with monthly team meetings.
Regular educational and clinical supervision will be provided by a named Consultant and the Lead ACP. A range of formative and summative workplace-based assessments in practice will be completed throughout the programme to demonstrate progression and competence against the RCEM curriculum, recorded on the Kaizen e-portfolio.
What were looking for:
We are looking to appoint healthcare professionals with experience in assessing patients, arranging investigations, considering differential diagnoses and implementing a management plan. It is likely that trainees will come from a paramedic, or nurse practitioner background although this programme has recently opened up to suitably qualified and experienced physiotherapists and pharmacists. You and must hold a professional undergraduate qualification and registration with no fitness to practice restrictions.
Due to the high educational demands of this programme, previous academic study at Level 7 (Masters) is essential, along with a recognised qualification in history taking and physical assessment.
We would welcome applications from trainee ACPs and other advanced practitioners who are working at this level and may have completed some elements of the portfolio. The trainee role is at Agenda for Change Band 7 with uplift to Band 8a on successful credentialing with RCEM. Therefore, the length of the training period may vary, dependent on previous experience and achievement of academic modules and RCEM competencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
You will be encouraged to undertake further clinical training in, for example, ultrasound, procedural sedation and regional anaesthesia. Those ACPs who are instructors on life support courses are afforded paid time to participate in teaching to maintain instructor status and will have access to a range of additional courses offered by the clinical skills. UHS has a strong research focus and there are many opportunities to take part in quality improvement activities both within the department and the larger hospital.
The role of trainee ACP involves a programme of academic and work-placed based education, culminating in credentialing as an ACP with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM). Successful candidates will be enrolled on an MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner course at a local HEI, undertaking a range of clinically-focused modules in line with the requirements for the role, including independent prescribing (if not already held). You will also attend regional study days, life support courses such as ALS and ETC, and regular teaching sessions within the department. Supervision is provided on a 1-to-1 and group basis with monthly team meetings.
Regular educational and clinical supervision will be provided by a named Consultant and the Lead ACP. A range of formative and summative workplace-based assessments in practice will be completed throughout the programme to demonstrate progression and competence against the RCEM curriculum, recorded on the Kaizen e-portfolio.
What were looking for:
We are looking to appoint healthcare professionals with experience in assessing patients, arranging investigations, considering differential diagnoses and implementing a management plan. It is likely that trainees will come from a paramedic, or nurse practitioner background although this programme has recently opened up to suitably qualified and experienced physiotherapists and pharmacists. You and must hold a professional undergraduate qualification and registration with no fitness to practice restrictions.
Due to the high educational demands of this programme, previous academic study at Level 7 (Masters) is essential, along with a recognised qualification in history taking and physical assessment.
We would welcome applications from trainee ACPs and other advanced practitioners who are working at this level and may have completed some elements of the portfolio. The trainee role is at Agenda for Change Band 7 with uplift to Band 8a on successful credentialing with RCEM. Therefore, the length of the training period may vary, dependent on previous experience and achievement of academic modules and RCEM competencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse, paramedic, physiotherapist or pharmacist professional (NMC/HCPC/GPC)
- History taking and physical assessment module
- Evidence of Masters-level study. Willingness to complete PGDip
- ALS provider
Desirable
- Independent prescriber or willing to work towards
- Diagnostics module (level 7)
- ATLS/ETC provider
- IRMER regulation trained
- Instructor qualification
- Mentorship qualification
- Recognised ECP/ENP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience, some of which should be in a clinical position in an emergency/urgent or critical care setting
- Evidence of working as an independent practitioner (i.e. history taking, clinical examination, requesting and interpreting investigations, formulating differential diagnoses and developing management plans for patients)
Desirable
- Currently enrolled on Kaizen e-portfolio RCEM ACP portfolio and collecting evidence against competencies
- Experience of research and/or audit
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Sound clinical skills including interpretation of diagnostics
Desirable
- Member of professional body
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse, paramedic, physiotherapist or pharmacist professional (NMC/HCPC/GPC)
- History taking and physical assessment module
- Evidence of Masters-level study. Willingness to complete PGDip
- ALS provider
Desirable
- Independent prescriber or willing to work towards
- Diagnostics module (level 7)
- ATLS/ETC provider
- IRMER regulation trained
- Instructor qualification
- Mentorship qualification
- Recognised ECP/ENP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience, some of which should be in a clinical position in an emergency/urgent or critical care setting
- Evidence of working as an independent practitioner (i.e. history taking, clinical examination, requesting and interpreting investigations, formulating differential diagnoses and developing management plans for patients)
Desirable
- Currently enrolled on Kaizen e-portfolio RCEM ACP portfolio and collecting evidence against competencies
- Experience of research and/or audit
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Sound clinical skills including interpretation of diagnostics
Desirable
- Member of professional body
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
