Job summary
Employer heading
Trainee Urology Advanced Clinical practitioner
Band 7
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
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you are expected to work in conjunction with the 4 pillars of advanced Practice (Health Education England Multi-Professional Framework 2017):
Demonstrate expert clinical practice
Provide leadership and management in order to improve and transform services.
Engage and champion research through the application of existing research and contributing to new research within the chosen speciality.
Provide education and development of others, and actively seek this for yourself.
This is a training post and you will be supported in completing 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. You will be supported by the ACP team and the Urology Consultants with clinical supervision provided.
Your clinical role will include working alongside the medical & ACP team. Your daily job plan includes supporting the medical ward rounds, developing your advanced practice skills to assess diagnosis, commence treatment and evaluate care plans. You will be supporting the junior medical team with practical clinical tasks such as completing bloods, cannulas, discharge HMRs, referrals and patient education.
Your role will also be working within the MDT, supporting the patients Enhanced Recovery Pathway and working in combination with the ACP to develop the role to cover both inpatient and outpatient services ensuring patients receive the highest quality standard of care.
You will be required to provide education and clinical supervision to the nursing and medical surgical teams. Supporting research and service developments to improve patient care including coordinating the teams mortality and morbidity meetings.
As you develop, you will be required to support the broader ACP team which may include working within other surgical specialities. Once clinically competent to do so, your role will include working within our Urology Direct clinic; a fully ACP led, same day emergency care service.
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
Applicant requirements
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
- Jessica Maldonado
- Job title
- Trainee ACP
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02380777222
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