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
The surgical preassessment department is a nurse led outpatient clinic which is responsible for the pre operative management, optimisation and preparation of elective surgical patients under the care of 8 different surgical specialities. The main aim being to ensure patients are fit to proceed with a general anaesthetic.
We are seeking an experienced nurse who is highly motivated and professional to join our team of Nurse Practitioners. You will commence a comprehensive training and development pathway which we anticipate to be completed by 3 months.
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.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.
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
This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious nurse to gain valuable experience in patient history taking and physical assessment and with support, learn the skills to work as an autonomous practitioner within the nurse led clinic.
We provide a Monday - Friday Service with occasional Saturday working, this is additional hours via NHSP.
Informal visits are highly recommended. We also provide a service at Lymington and occasional working across site is expected.
Please be aware this job does NOT provide a full ACP masters pathway.
Once you have completed you competencies you will perform a mixture of face to face and telephone assessments of patients who are due to have elective surgery ensuring they are safe to proceed and optimised prior to surgery
What are we looking for:Significant post registration experience within a relevant settingExperience of writing at level 6 modules and can demonstrate commitment to further learningExperience of working with a MDT and leasing with multiple departmentsEvidence of IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
Job description
Job responsibilities
This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious nurse to gain valuable experience in patient history taking and physical assessment and with support, learn the skills to work as an autonomous practitioner within the nurse led clinic.
We provide a Monday - Friday Service with occasional Saturday working, this is additional hours via NHSP.
Informal visits are highly recommended. We also provide a service at Lymington and occasional working across site is expected.
Please be aware this job does NOT provide a full ACP masters pathway.
Once you have completed you competencies you will perform a mixture of face to face and telephone assessments of patients who are due to have elective surgery ensuring they are safe to proceed and optimised prior to surgery
What are we looking for:Significant post registration experience within a relevant settingExperience of writing at level 6 modules and can demonstrate commitment to further learningExperience of working with a MDT and leasing with multiple departmentsEvidence of IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients first
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- General IT skills
- Delegation
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Evidence of supporting learners in practice
- Completion of all Nurse Practitioner competencies including History Taking and Physical Examination
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
- Significant Post Registration Experience within chosen specialty
- Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures
Desirable
- Independent Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Registered on MSc Pathway as an experienced practitioner
- Further study at Level 7 within relevant pathway
- Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan)
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients first
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- General IT skills
- Delegation
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Evidence of supporting learners in practice
- Completion of all Nurse Practitioner competencies including History Taking and Physical Examination
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
- Significant Post Registration Experience within chosen specialty
- Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures
Desirable
- Independent Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Registered on MSc Pathway as an experienced practitioner
- Further study at Level 7 within relevant pathway
- Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan)
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).
