Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-SNM261224
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 per annum (PA) Pro rata
- Closing
- 19/01/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 28/01/2025
Employer heading
Trauma & Orthopaedic Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Band 8a
Job overview
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to a recruit an established Band 8a 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 trauma and orthopaedics 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.
Working for our organisation
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 at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will…
• Need to apply all pillars of advanced clinical Practice within their role.
• Practice as a core member of the Medical Team, take responsibility for the medical management of a defined patient or client group under guidance of the Consultant responsible for the care episode.
• Be confident working autonomously and competent reviewing T&O inpatient; instigating management plans based on clinical assessment, including non-medical prescribing.
• Apply their knowledge and expertise of T&O management.
• Provide specialist advice, education and support to our T&O patients and their carers, trainee colleagues and other health care professionals.
• Practice clinically within agreed care protocols by the Designated Medical Lead / Practitioner.
• Be proactive in maintaining own competency and contribute to clinical governance.
• Advise and support the Care Group management team regarding overall service strategy and future development of the service.
• Work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
To be successful in your application you will need to demonstrate you have successfully completed a Level 7 master’s degree in advanced clinical Practice which must include non-medical prescribing.
Have a minimum of 2 years secondary care expertise in relevant speciality, i.e. Trauma & Orthopaedics.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious practitioner with strong leadership capabilities who enjoys working within a dynamic and fast paced environment.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to influence and play an active role in service development. We pride ourselves in the provision of high standards of patient care and exemplary support to our employees.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- 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
- 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 criteria
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- ALS instructor
- EPLS/PALS provider
- 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
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Keyboard skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office skills
- Presentation Skills
- Research skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Mouris
- Job title
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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