Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job Overview

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.

Main duties of the job

Exciting opportunities have arisen for Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners (tACPs) within our Stroke speciality at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Trust.

The Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) is a 13 bedded ward dedicated to the prompt treatment and management of stroke patients. At UHS we offer thrombolysis to patients according to their presentation and clinical signs. We are also the regional mechanical thrombectomy centre for the Wessex region and are currently the fifth top mechanical thrombectomy service in the UK. Patients on HASU have a period of investigation then they continue their stroke pathway on F8, a dedicated 28 bed stroke rehabilitation ward where there is a multidisciplinary approach to their continuing care.

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

What You’ll Do

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• As a Trainee Advanced Practitioner (tACP) you are expected to work in conjunction with the 4 pillars 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 Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP) an advanced level of clinical practice within the speciality area.
• You will develop the knowledge and skill required to provide expert clinical management and care to patients within the speciality area.
• You will complete a clinical portfolio, providing evidence of the HEE capabilities for advanced clinical practice and speciality specific competencies in practice whilst working towards a recognised MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

You will need to have a high level of experience in acute clinical practice at band 5/6 Level/equivalent and have sound clinical knowledge whilst also demonstrating managerial and leadership abilities. Trainee practitioners will be expected to complete an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Clinical Practitioner) under the support and guidance of our medical colleagues.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 and eligible for 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:
• Supporting a range of learners in practice
• Supporting 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
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Completion of HTPA Competencies
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
• ILS trained
• Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
• 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)
• Maths and English Level 2 or have recognised equivalence from the ENIC process
  
  

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

• Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Communication
• General IT skills
• Motivational
• Prioritisation
• Taking the initiative
• Working autonomously
• Working under pressure