Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to a recruit an established Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our proactive, committed and dynamic Team of practitioners in Trauma and orthopaedics (T&O) Service at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
We are seeking to expand our team further within the field of trauma and orthopaedics to enable a 24/7 service to improve continuity and quality of our patients care; continuing to deliver prompt admissions and management, improved patient experience, prompt discharging resulting in a reduced length of stay.
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.
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.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILSThe Advanced Clinical Practitioner will
Need to apply all pillars of advanced clinical Practice within their role.
Practice as a core member of the Medical Team, take responsibility for the medical management of a defined patient or client group under guidance of the Consultant responsible for the care episode.
Be confident working autonomously and competent reviewing T&O inpatient; instigating management plans based on clinical assessment, including non-medical prescribing.
Apply their knowledge and expertise of T&O management.
Provide specialist advice, education and support to our T&O patients and their carers, trainee colleagues and other health care professionals.
Practice clinically within agreed care protocols by the Designated Medical Lead / Practitioner.
Be proactive in maintaining own competency and contribute to clinical governance.
Advise and support the Care Group management team regarding overall service strategy and future development of the service.
Work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
To be successful in your application you will need to demonstrate you have successfully completed a Level 7 masters degree in advanced clinical Practice which must include non-medical prescribing.Have a minimum of 2 years secondary care expertise in relevant speciality, i.e. Trauma & Orthopaedics.We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious practitioner with strong leadership capabilities who enjoys working within a dynamic and fast paced environment. In return we can offer you the opportunity to influence and play an active role in service development. We pride ourselves in the provision of high standards of patient care and exemplary support to our employees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILSThe Advanced Clinical Practitioner will
Need to apply all pillars of advanced clinical Practice within their role.
Practice as a core member of the Medical Team, take responsibility for the medical management of a defined patient or client group under guidance of the Consultant responsible for the care episode.
Be confident working autonomously and competent reviewing T&O inpatient; instigating management plans based on clinical assessment, including non-medical prescribing.
Apply their knowledge and expertise of T&O management.
Provide specialist advice, education and support to our T&O patients and their carers, trainee colleagues and other health care professionals.
Practice clinically within agreed care protocols by the Designated Medical Lead / Practitioner.
Be proactive in maintaining own competency and contribute to clinical governance.
Advise and support the Care Group management team regarding overall service strategy and future development of the service.
Work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
To be successful in your application you will need to demonstrate you have successfully completed a Level 7 masters degree in advanced clinical Practice which must include non-medical prescribing.Have a minimum of 2 years secondary care expertise in relevant speciality, i.e. Trauma & Orthopaedics.We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious practitioner with strong leadership capabilities who enjoys working within a dynamic and fast paced environment. In return we can offer you the opportunity to influence and play an active role in service development. We pride ourselves in the provision of high standards of patient care and exemplary support to our employees.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice -full master (180 credits) Or equivalency pathway -the portfolio route -recognition by HEE centre of Advanced practice, via the supported portfolio route. Including NMP where professional registration permits. Or have formally credentialed on a nationally recognised specialty specific Advanced Clinical Practice programme for example FICM or RCEM EM ACP
- Speciality specific post registration qualification or training
- Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice
- Leadership and Management qualification
- Able to develop and implement policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion
- Completion of IR(ME)R Training
- Extensive post registration experience in a relevant speciality
- Experience of Service Development
Desirable
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- ALS instructor
- EPLS/PALS provider
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings in practice
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Keyboard skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office skills
- Presentation Skills
- Research skills
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice -full master (180 credits) Or equivalency pathway -the portfolio route -recognition by HEE centre of Advanced practice, via the supported portfolio route. Including NMP where professional registration permits. Or have formally credentialed on a nationally recognised specialty specific Advanced Clinical Practice programme for example FICM or RCEM EM ACP
- Speciality specific post registration qualification or training
- Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice
- Leadership and Management qualification
- Able to develop and implement policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion
- Completion of IR(ME)R Training
- Extensive post registration experience in a relevant speciality
- Experience of Service Development
Desirable
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- ALS instructor
- EPLS/PALS provider
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings in practice
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Keyboard skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office skills
- Presentation Skills
- Research skills
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).
