Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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Southampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

Job overview

We have a fantastic opportunity to recruit a fully qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our well-established team of ACP's within Cardiac Surgery.

The Cardiac Surgery ACP team provide ward based clinical care to patients pre and post cardiac surgery, as part of the multi-professional team, working across all the four pillars of Advanced Practice (Health Education England This not only benefits our patients in terms of continuity and quality of care, but provides our patients with more prompt admissions, seamless inpatient care and discharges, thus improving the patient experience and reducing length of stay.

The team are very passionate about providing high standards of care to our patient group and developing the ACP service further.

Our patients are admitted from across the whole of the Wessex area including the Channel Islands for the specialist care and treatment that this tertiary centre provides.

As a result, our Cardiovascular and Thoracic unit has a fantastic, dedicated inter-professional team who fully support the development and training of staff.

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.

UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

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.

Main duties of the job

WHAT YOU'LL DO
To perform at an advanced level within the four broad based competencies of advanced clinical practice (Health Education England 2017)

Expert clinical practice
Leadership and management, in order to improve and transform services
Education and Development of self and others
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will practice independently as a core member of the Medical Team; you will have responsibility for the medical management of a defined patient or client group under guidance of the Consultant responsible for the care episode.
You will demonstrate a high level of competence in specific areas of knowledge, clinical expertise, health assessment and clinical decisionmaking.
You will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health care professionals.
You will practice clinically within agreed care protocols; these will be monitored by the Lead ACP/Medical Lead.
You will advise and support the Care Group management team regarding overall service strategy and future development of the service.
The post holder will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patientcentred seamless care.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

In return we can offer you the opportunity to influence and develop the service further and provide structured career development supported by the Lead ACP.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.