Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (T&O)
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
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 recruit a trainee Band 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our proactive, committed, and dynamic team of practitioners in the 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 T&O 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, and prompt discharging resulting in a reduced length of stay.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below.
Job responsibilities
You will need to have secondary care experience in an acute clinical practice setting at band 6 level, demonstrating managerial and leadership abilities. Trainee practitioners will be expected to complete an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) under the support and guidance of our medical colleagues.
As a Trainee ACP, you are expected to work in conjunction with the 4 pillars of Advanced Practice. You will practice clinically within agreed care protocols; these will be monitored by the Designated Medical Lead / Practitioner. You will complete a Level 7 MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and undertake competency-based patient assessment and examination to formulate a management plan for specific groups of patients admitted to UHS for diagnosis and/or treatments. You will work across professional, departmental, and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care. On completion of core training, MSc qualification, and successful review at panel, you will progress to a Band 8a ACP within T&O.
We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic, and conscientious practitioner with leadership experience who can work well within a team with high workload demands. To be successful in your application, you will need to evidence a Level 4 or above (or equivalent) qualification in Maths and English, a degree in healthcare, and be registered with a governing body (who support prescribing) and have a minimum of 2 years secondary care expertise in the relevant specialty, i.e., T&O.
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Skills and competencies
* Communication
* Motivational
* Prioritisation
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
* Completion of Healthcare Degree (or equivalent - Minimum 120 credits at L6 or evidence of Masters level study)
* Committed and eligible for participation in and completion of MSc in area of specialty
* Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
* Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Significant post-registration experience within chosen specialty
* Coaching/leadership experience
* Maths and English Level 2 or have recognised equivalence from the ENIC process
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.
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
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