Job summary
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 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 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.
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
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 AdvancedClinical Practitioner or Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP) an advanced level of clinicalpractice 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 foradvanced 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 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.
Job description
Job 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 AdvancedClinical Practitioner or Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP) an advanced level of clinicalpractice 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 foradvanced 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 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
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- 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 to 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: oSupporting a range of learners in practice oSupporting 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
- Maths and English Level 2 or have recognised equivalence from the NARIC process
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
- Completion of HTPA Competencies
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- ILS trained
- 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)
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
- Completion of Healthcare Degree (or equivalent - Minimum 120 credits at L6 or evidence of Masters level study)
- Committed to 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: oSupporting a range of learners in practice oSupporting 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
- Maths and English Level 2 or have recognised equivalence from the NARIC process
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
- Completion of HTPA Competencies
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- ILS trained
- 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)
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).
