Job Overview 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 Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a senior critical care/ emergency department nurse/AHP with extensive Band 6 experience looking to embark on an advanced practice journey? The Critical Care Outreach Advanced Clinical Practice Team (CCOT ACP) are recruiting. We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic and innovative members to join our existing team and we welcome applicants from nursing and AHP backgrounds. The UHS CCOT service was established in 2001 and is a 24/7 acute care referral service covering approximately 1200 adult beds across a large tertiary centre working collaboratively with the ward teams across all specialist areas within Southampton General Hospital & Princess Anne Hospital. CCOT ACPs provide high quality advanced level care and management of acutely/critically ill adult patients, adult patients who are at risk of deterioration or other immediate life-threatening events. You will be joining a highly skilled team working closely with the General Intensive Care Unit and other acute care teams/services across UHS. The CCOT ACP role is cutting edge within the remit of Critical Care Outreach services crossing multi-professional boundaries. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities As a Trainee Advanced Practitioner (ACP) you are expected to work in conjunction with the 4pillars of Advanced Practice as outlined in the HEE Multi-professional Framework (2017): Clinical practice Leadership and Management Education Research This is a training post in which the practitioner will deliver, under the supervision of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP) an advanced level of clinical practice within the speciality area. You will develop the knowledge and skill required to provide expert clinical management and care to patients with critical care needs within the ward environment. You will complete a clinical portfolio, providing evidence of the HEE capabilities for advanced clinical practice, complete the National Outreach Forum Enhanced and Advanced Capabilities in practice along with completing a recognised MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. This role is for a 24/7 service and includes day shifts, night shifts, weekends and bank holidays. We have a dedicated Consultant Intensivist providing regular formal clinical supervision and education. You will be supported to complete the National Outreach Forum Enhanced and Advanced Practice Capabilities alongside the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice academic pathway. You will have protected time to develop your advanced practice portfolio within the 4 pillars of advanced practice. Person specification Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience Essential criteria 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 speciality Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or the ability to Provide evidence of: Supporting a range of learners in practice Supporting 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 Desirable criteria Completion of HTPA Competencies Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification ILS trained Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice 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) Maths and English Level 2 or have recognised equivalence from the ENIC process Skills and competencies Essential criteria Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly Communication General IT skills Motivational Prioritisation Taking the initiative Working autonomously Working under pressure Trust Values Essential criteria Patient First Always Improving Working Together