Job summary
An exciting unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced breast surgery advanced clinical practitioner post at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside an existing ACP and very closely with the breast multi-disciplinary team at the Princess Anne Hospital supported by the senior managerial nursing team and consultant breast surgeons.
The ACP will deliver independent nurse led clinics within the breast surgical symptomatic service alongside medical colleagues and other members of the ACP team. The symptomatic service receives referrals from GP's and other clinical specialities, for patients with breast symptoms and manages patients with both benign or cancer diagnoses. The breast ACP team deliver independent nurse led clinics to assess family history risk for patients predominantly unaffected by breast cancer. These clinics involve a close working relationship with breast surgical, radiological and genetics teams.
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
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.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
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 and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
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The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will practice autonomously as a core member of the breast surgical team. The post holder will have responsibility for undertaking the triple assessment and diagnosis of patients presenting to the symptomatic breast clinics under the guidance of the Consultant Surgeon supervising the clinic.
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As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will deliver an expert level of diagnostic and therapeutic care to all patients with breast cancer and benign breast disease enabling patients to be seen and diagnosed in a timely fashion within the targets of the National Cancer Plan.
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Demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of breast disease and breast conditions, be competent in breast clinical examination,nursing expertise, health assessment and clinical decision-making.
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Deliver a service for those patients with a family history of breast cancer falling into the moderate risk category as per NICE (2019),assessing the breast cancer genetic and familial risk
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
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We are looking for a highly experienced person with experience of working in a fast-paced acute healthcare setting. You need to have experience as a band 7 working in breast surgery care as an autonomous practitioner and possess a good understanding of the pathophysiology of breast cancer and the impact on the individual physically, emotionally, socially and mentally.
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Be able to demonstrate good leadership skills
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Be familiar with HR processes with evidence of change management, leadership, and innovation.
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We are seeking someone who is caring, motivated and enthusiastic, having demonstrable skills in MDT working, teaching and education, plus involvement in research and audit
To be considered, all the breast surgery specific criteria detailed within this section must be met.
We are a forward-thinking service made up of a multidisciplinary team and are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. We encourage the development of our staff and expect them to keep up to date with practice and promote evidence-based practice. There are opportunities in the department to undertake research, audit, and sub-specialising in areas of interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
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The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will practice autonomously as a core member of the breast surgical team. The post holder will have responsibility for undertaking the triple assessment and diagnosis of patients presenting to the symptomatic breast clinics under the guidance of the Consultant Surgeon supervising the clinic.
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As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will deliver an expert level of diagnostic and therapeutic care to all patients with breast cancer and benign breast disease enabling patients to be seen and diagnosed in a timely fashion within the targets of the National Cancer Plan.
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Demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of breast disease and breast conditions, be competent in breast clinical examination,nursing expertise, health assessment and clinical decision-making.
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Deliver a service for those patients with a family history of breast cancer falling into the moderate risk category as per NICE (2019),assessing the breast cancer genetic and familial risk
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
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We are looking for a highly experienced person with experience of working in a fast-paced acute healthcare setting. You need to have experience as a band 7 working in breast surgery care as an autonomous practitioner and possess a good understanding of the pathophysiology of breast cancer and the impact on the individual physically, emotionally, socially and mentally.
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Be able to demonstrate good leadership skills
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Be familiar with HR processes with evidence of change management, leadership, and innovation.
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We are seeking someone who is caring, motivated and enthusiastic, having demonstrable skills in MDT working, teaching and education, plus involvement in research and audit
To be considered, all the breast surgery specific criteria detailed within this section must be met.
We are a forward-thinking service made up of a multidisciplinary team and are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. We encourage the development of our staff and expect them to keep up to date with practice and promote evidence-based practice. There are opportunities in the department to undertake research, audit, and sub-specialising in areas of interest.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional on 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
- Speciality specific post registration qualification or training
- Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice
- Leadership and Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- 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 speciality
- Experience of Service Development
- Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings in practice
Desirable
- EPLS/PALS provider
- ALS instructor
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional on 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
- Speciality specific post registration qualification or training
- Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice
- Leadership and Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- 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 speciality
- Experience of Service Development
- Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings in practice
Desirable
- EPLS/PALS provider
- ALS instructor
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
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.
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).
