Advanced Clinical Practitioner

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Acute Oncology Service. The role involves delivering unscheduled cancer care and supporting trainee ACPs through clinical and academic pathways.

The post offers 24-hour service delivery with day, weekend and night shifts, a chance to lead in a dynamic team, and development opportunities within a teaching hospital; Band 8a/Band 7 trainee routes may apply.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional on NMC/HCPC register.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent with NMP where permitted.
• Speciality specific post-registration qualification or training.
• Experience of leading learning in practice.
• Experience in service development and improving patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat cancer patients referred via helpline or ED.
• Provide 24-hour service including day, weekend, and night duties.
• Lead trainee ACPs and support academic pathways.
• Gatekeep referrals for Acute Oncology in collaboration with lead ACPs.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Leadership and management

Patient care

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (180 credits)

NMP accreditation (Non-Medical Prescribing)

IR(ME)R Training

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) to work within the Acute Oncology Service. We're looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) but would also consider recruiting to a trainee role for the right candidate. The role involves the delivery of unscheduled care to people with complications of cancer and its treatment and supporting trainee ACPs through their academic and clinical pathways

For qualified ACP role, a Masters Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice or a recognised equivalent. This must include a recognised Non-Medical Prescribing registration.

For trainee ACP role, evidence of academic working at level 7 and evidence of senior decision making and experience.

Be prepared to work a variety of shifts including weekend and night shifts.

Evidence of working as an independent practitioner in an acute setting.

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.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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About The Team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The ACP team within the Acute Oncology Service (MAOS) review patients presenting to UHS for unscheduled and emergency cancer care 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. The team are also the primary providers of the Cancer Care Emergency Helpline which is fundamental to the delivery of the service. The team work hand-in-hand with the ACPs across the care group to provide a dynamic, ACP-led approach to care delivery.

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner training scheme in cancer care commenced in 2014 and has been recognised for its innovative approach to care, winning a Health Education England Wessex Shine Award in 2015. The Acute Oncology Service also won the Macmillan Service Improvement Excellence Award in 2016 in recognition of its positive impact on the quality of patient care.

What You’ll Do

On a day-to-day basis, you'll work within the unit to assess, diagnose, and treat patients who attend following triage by the Cancer Care Emergency Helpline service or by referral from pre-hospital healthcare professionals, primary care or the Emergency Department.

These patients will have a cancer diagnosis and may be experiencing complications of cancer or its treatment. You will handle calls to the Cancer Care Emergency Helpline and will be the principle person responsible for the delivery of this service, ensuring that quality standards are met and that patient safety is optimised.

Additionally, you will provide leadership for the trainee ACPs, guiding and supporting them through their academic pathway and ensuring that evolving service needs are met. As part of the provision of a 24hr service, you will be required to work a mixture of day, weekend (including bank holidays), and night duties.

As a band 8a ACP working in AOS , you will be supported to learn the Senior Clinical Decision Making role where you will develop the skills required to hold the referral bleep for Acute Oncology and provide gatekeeping for patients refereed into the service . This will be alongside the lead ACPs for the service and a team of senior and junior doctors.

If recruited as a band 7 trainee ACP working in AOS, you will be expected to undertake any outstanding modules in the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice and will be supported with clinical and academic development. This will be a developmental role, with progression to band 8a following successful completion of MSc and Trust Advanced Practice panel review.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner who is at the end of their academic pathway, with all the relevant competencies signed off, and has extensive experience of the care of patients with cancer. We would also welcome applications from nurses and AHPs who can evidence working at a senior level, as well as evidence of level 7 academic skill. Recent experience of working within an Acute Oncology Service or within acute / emergency care at an advanced level of practice is highly desirable.

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will have demonstrable experience of supporting staff along with a drive to deliver excellent patient care. Experience of service improvement would also be beneficial.

Person specification

Trust Values

• 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
• 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
• 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