Trauma & Orthopaedic Advanced Clinical Practitioner
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 an established Band 8a 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 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, 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. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please read the full job description document attached.
Job responsibilities
WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS: The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will:
1. Apply all pillars of advanced clinical practice within their role.
2. Practice as a core member of the Medical Team, taking responsibility for the medical management of a defined patient or client group under the guidance of the Consultant responsible for the care episode.
3. Be confident working autonomously and competent in reviewing T&O inpatients; instigating management plans based on clinical assessment, including non-medical prescribing.
4. Apply their knowledge and expertise of T&O management.
5. Provide specialist advice, education, and support to our T&O patients and their carers, trainee colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
6. Practice clinically within agreed care protocols by the Designated Medical Lead/Practitioner.
7. Be proactive in maintaining own competency and contribute to clinical governance.
8. Advise and support the Care Group management team regarding overall service strategy and future development of the service.
9. Work across professional, departmental, and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate you have successfully completed a Level 7 master's degree in advanced clinical practice which must include non-medical prescribing. Have a minimum of 2 years secondary care expertise in the relevant specialty, 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 on the provision of high standards of patient care and exemplary support to our employees.
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
* Registered Healthcare Professional on the 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
* Specialty-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 specialty
* Experience of Service Development
* Act in the role of Practice Assessor or support 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 of a range of learners in practice
Skills and competencies
* Communication
* Interpersonal skills
* Leadership
* Presentation 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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum (PA) Pro Rata
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