Job summary
Are you a qualified Critical Care Outreach Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for a new challenge in a large tertiary centre? The Critical Care Outreach Advanced Clinical Practice team (CCOT ACP) are recruiting. We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and innovative member to join our existing team and we welcome applicants from all nursing and allied health professional backgrounds.
We would also welcome applications from qualified ACPs from a different speciality with previous critical care/emergency department experience who would be required to complete the National Outreach Enhanced and Advanced competencies during their supernumerary period.
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. The CCOT ACPs work collaboratively with the ward teams across all specialist areas within Southampton General Hospital & Princess Anne Hospital providing high quality advanced level care and management of acutely ill adult patients, adult patients who are at risk of deterioration or other immediate life-threatening events.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will perform at an advanced level under the core capabilities across the four pillars of Advanced Practice (Health Education England Multi Professional Framework 2017):1: Clinical Practice2: Leadership and Management3: Research4: Education
Using your extensive critical care knowledge and experience you will deliver advanced level practice to acutely ill patients within the ward environment providing strong leadership and positive role modelling.
You will practice both independently and in partnership with the multidisciplinary team underthe clinical supervision delegated by a consultant and/or Specialist Registrar and under theguidance of the Lead CCOT ACP.
You will use collaborative and independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate the clinical care and management of your patients.
You will participate in the provision of clinical leadership, supervision, and structured teaching for the multidisciplinary team to facilitate ongoing training and education.
You will need to provide evidence demonstrating your ongoing CPD across all 4 pillars of advanced 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. We are committed to supporting your ongoing development across the 4 pillars of advanced practice providing you with the opportunity to explore research/ audit/ service improvement projects, formal and information education and teaching opportunities and the development of your leadership and advanced clinical skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will perform at an advanced level under the core capabilities across the four pillars of Advanced Practice (Health Education England Multi Professional Framework 2017):1: Clinical Practice2: Leadership and Management3: Research4: Education
Using your extensive critical care knowledge and experience you will deliver advanced level practice to acutely ill patients within the ward environment providing strong leadership and positive role modelling.
You will practice both independently and in partnership with the multidisciplinary team underthe clinical supervision delegated by a consultant and/or Specialist Registrar and under theguidance of the Lead CCOT ACP.
You will use collaborative and independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate the clinical care and management of your patients.
You will participate in the provision of clinical leadership, supervision, and structured teaching for the multidisciplinary team to facilitate ongoing training and education.
You will need to provide evidence demonstrating your ongoing CPD across all 4 pillars of advanced 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. We are committed to supporting your ongoing development across the 4 pillars of advanced practice providing you with the opportunity to explore research/ audit/ service improvement projects, formal and information education and teaching opportunities and the development of your leadership and advanced clinical skills.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
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
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings 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 speciality
- Experience of Service Development
Desirable
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- ALS instructor
- EPLS/PALS provider
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Influencing
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Keyboard Skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft office skills
- Negotiation skills
- Presentation skills
- Prioritisation
- Research Skills
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
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
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings 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 speciality
- Experience of Service Development
Desirable
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- ALS instructor
- EPLS/PALS provider
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Influencing
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Keyboard Skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft office skills
- Negotiation skills
- Presentation skills
- Prioritisation
- Research 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.
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).
