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

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse or AHP with an interest in Cardiology and ambitions of training as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP).  We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join an established team of Acute Coronary Syndrome / Cardiology ACPs; to work collaboratively with the multi professional team in providing advanced practice within local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, gaining experience, clinical knowledge, and leadership skills needed to become an advanced clinical practitioner.

You will embark on the MSc academia in advanced practice and will need to build evidence to support your core capabilities (4 pillars of advanced practice).  You will be supported through your academic and clinical capabilities from the ACP leadership team with the aim to practise independently - to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of patients with acute cardiology presentations.  The trainee advanced clinical practitioner will have key relationships with all members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team, as well as the leadership team.

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. 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. 

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.  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

The Cardiology ACP team comprises of two teams – the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) team which provides a 24-hour/365 days-a-year service.  You will be required to work flexibly across all shifts.  This service is predominantly based in the Emergency Department assessing patients for ACS and involves acute cardiology presentations with patients who have the potential of rapid deterioration.  The Cardiology ward ACP team, work a 7-day service and operates 07:30hrs – 20:30hrs working as part of the medical team for inpatients through their hospital stay.  There is the potential of rotation between the teams as the service allows. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

a)    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 

b)    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. 

c)    You will develop the knowledge and skill required to provide expert clinical management and care to patients within the speciality area. 

d)    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 need to be able to provide evidence of post registration CPD and degree / MSc level study. Commitment to MSc level academia is essential. 

You should be forward thinking, as well as eager to develop your own clinical and leadership skills. If you enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment and are looking for a position, which will challenge you and give you the opportunity to develop then we would like to hear from you.

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

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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