Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced neonatal nurse to undertake Masters level training to become an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Neonatal ACP) to join an established and supportive clinical team within Neonatal Services at UHS. 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. 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. About us University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 188-SNM280125 Job locations University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities Princess Anne Hospital (PAH), where the Neonatal Unit is situated, is a centre of excellence for maternity care and a regional centre for fetal, maternal and neonatal medicine. Southampton Neonatal Services are home to a large, regional, 37 bedded intensive care service providing care for preterm and term babies, including specialist services such as cardiac, surgical, renal care and regional transport service which is based onsite. We have a dedicated home team who oversee care in the community. We work side by side with maternity services to deliver transitional care. We treat around 900 babies a year and look after babies from across the south and the Channel Islands. We also take babies from other parts of the country for specialised care when needed. There is a focus on neonatal research in the department and we are currently involved with several national and international trials. We employ separate research nurses for recruitment and running of the research projects. We have an established quality improvement agenda and are always looking for ways to improve how we work and deliver our care. UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression. The successful candidate will have neonatal specialist training and extensive experience of working as a senior nurse, ideally within a level 3 neonatal setting. During MSc training they will be a Band 7 and once training is complete and competence is evidenced, they will move to a Band 8a. The modular aspects of the MSc can take place over 1 or 2 years (candidate choice) and full MSc must be complete by undertaking the dissertation. Once the modular aspects are complete, there will be a minimum of 3 months supernumerary on the Tier 1 SHO roster, after which they will be rostered in the numbers. Following ongoing development and competence as a trained ACP, you will eventually move onto the Tier 2 Registrar roster which will include working on the regional transport team. Utilising their advanced skills and theoretical knowledge, the successful candidate will be expected to promote and deliver high quality individualised patient care; make critical judgements regarding care; practice within the scope of their expertise, utilising guidelines and protocols; contribute to the development of existing guidelines and protocols to ensure evidence-based care is current; and support training and education of both the nursing and medical teams. As a first responder at deliveries and neonatal crash calls, you must have up-to-date Neonatal Life Support training. GIC and ARNI are desirable but not essential. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Princess Anne Hospital (PAH), where the Neonatal Unit is situated, is a centre of excellence for maternity care and a regional centre for fetal, maternal and neonatal medicine. Southampton Neonatal Services are home to a large, regional, 37 bedded intensive care service providing care for preterm and term babies, including specialist services such as cardiac, surgical, renal care and regional transport service which is based onsite. We have a dedicated home team who oversee care in the community. We work side by side with maternity services to deliver transitional care. We treat around 900 babies a year and look after babies from across the south and the Channel Islands. We also take babies from other parts of the country for specialised care when needed. There is a focus on neonatal research in the department and we are currently involved with several national and international trials. We employ separate research nurses for recruitment and running of the research projects. We have an established quality improvement agenda and are always looking for ways to improve how we work and deliver our care. UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression. The successful candidate will have neonatal specialist training and extensive experience of working as a senior nurse, ideally within a level 3 neonatal setting. During MSc training they will be a Band 7 and once training is complete and competence is evidenced, they will move to a Band 8a. The modular aspects of the MSc can take place over 1 or 2 years (candidate choice) and full MSc must be complete by undertaking the dissertation. Once the modular aspects are complete, there will be a minimum of 3 months supernumerary on the Tier 1 SHO roster, after which they will be rostered in the numbers. Following ongoing development and competence as a trained ACP, you will eventually move onto the Tier 2 Registrar roster which will include working on the regional transport team. Utilising their advanced skills and theoretical knowledge, the successful candidate will be expected to promote and deliver high quality individualised patient care; make critical judgements regarding care; practice within the scope of their expertise, utilising guidelines and protocols; contribute to the development of existing guidelines and protocols to ensure evidence-based care is current; and support training and education of both the nursing and medical teams. As a first responder at deliveries and neonatal crash calls, you must have up-to-date Neonatal Life Support training. GIC and ARNI are desirable but not essential. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patient First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential 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 to participation in and completion of MSc in area of speciality Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or the ability to Provide evidence of: oSupporting a range of learners in practice oSupporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice Evidence of on-going personal and professional development Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint Significant Post Registration experience within chosen specialty Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures Coaching/leadership experience Maths and English Level 2 or have recognised equivalence from the NARIC process Desirable Completion of HTPA Competencies Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification ILS trained Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan) Registered on MSc Pathway as an experienced practitioner Further study at Level 7 within relevant pathway Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patient First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential 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 to participation in and completion of MSc in area of speciality Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or the ability to Provide evidence of: oSupporting a range of learners in practice oSupporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice Evidence of on-going personal and professional development Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint Significant Post Registration experience within chosen specialty Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures Coaching/leadership experience Maths and English Level 2 or have recognised equivalence from the NARIC process Desirable Completion of HTPA Competencies Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification ILS trained Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan) Registered on MSc Pathway as an experienced practitioner Further study at Level 7 within relevant pathway Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)