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.
We are currently looking to a recruit a trainee Band 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our proactive, committed and dynamic Team of practitioners in 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, prompt discharging resulting in a reduced length of stay.
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.
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.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work.Please talk to us atinterviewabout the flexibility you need, and we will explorewhat’spossible for the role and service.
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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• As a Trainee ACP, you are expected to work in conjunction with the 4 pillars of Advanced Practice
• You will work as a trainee ACP under the supervision of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP)
• 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.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
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 relevant speciality, i.e. T&O.
In return, you will gain an exciting opportunity to complete an MSc in advanced practice under the support and guidance of our medical colleagues and senior ACP Team. You will become an expert practitioner within the field of T&O care, enabling you to become an autonomous clinician within the multidisciplinary team, with progression to a B8a ACP.
We pride ourselves in the provision of high standards of patient care and exemplary support to our employees. We have exciting plans in relation to workforce redesign and working in new ways to improve patient care pathways.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Jan 2025