Advanced Clinical Practitioner Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT ACP).

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading acute teaching hospital in Southampton seeks a Critical Care Outreach Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their dynamic team. You will be responsible for responding to emergencies, assessing patients, and providing advanced care to critically ill adults. The role requires a master's degree in advanced clinical practice and offers opportunities for continued professional development in a supportive environment. The hospital promotes a diverse workplace, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive skill development

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice – full master (180 credits) or equivalency pathway via portfolio.
• Evidence of leading learning in practice.

Responsibilities

• Respond to acute referrals and emergency calls for adult patients.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and initiate treatments.
• Facilitate escalation of care decisions.

Skills

Autonomous working

Diplomacy skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Registered Healthcare Professional

Leadership and Management qualification

Job description

Job Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main Duties of the Job

Are you a qualified Critical Care Outreach Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for a new challenge in a large tertiary centre? The Critical Care Outreach Advanced Clinical Practice team (CCOT ACP) are recruiting.

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and innovative member to join our existing team, and we welcome applicants from nursing and allied health professional backgrounds. We would also welcome applications from qualified ACPs from a different speciality with previous critical care/emergency department experience who would be required to complete the National Outreach Enhanced and Advanced competencies during their supernumerary period.

UHS CCOT service was established in 2001 and is a 24/7 acute care referral service covering approximately 1200 adult beds across a large tertiary centre. The CCOT ACPs work collaboratively with the ward teams across all specialist areas within Southampton General Hospital & Princess Anne Hospital, providing high-quality advanced-level care and management of acutely ill adult patients and adult patients who are at risk of deterioration or other immediate life‑threatening events.

About Us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year pa or pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-SNM111225
Job locations: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD

Job Responsibilities

We have a dedicated Consultant Intensivist providing regular formal clinical supervision and education. We are committed to supporting your ongoing development across the 4 pillars of advanced practice, providing you with the opportunity to explore research/audit/service improvement projects, formal and information education and teaching opportunities and the development of your leadership and advanced clinical skills.

What you’ll do:

• The CCOT ACP responds to acute referrals and emergency calls to any adult patient across the organisation.
• You will undertake a comprehensive patient assessment, critically analyse clinical findings, formulate differential diagnoses, initiate treatment to manage and stabilise the clinical condition and evaluate its impact.
• Avoid unnecessary critical care admissions and facilitate escalation of care decisions.
• Instigate critical care intervention at the patient's bedside before appropriate admission to critical care.
• Protected 20% non‑clinical time for advanced practice portfolio development, educational opportunities, service improvement and QI projects.

What we’re looking for:

• Ability to work autonomously, undertaking expanded roles.
• Completed MSc Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Professional portfolio demonstrating advanced practice across the 4 pillars.
• Completed National Outreach Forum Advanced Critical Care Outreach Competencies or speciality‑specific advanced capabilities.
• Significant experience within the speciality.
• Able to work internal rotation, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Diplomacy and effective communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Person Specification – Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice – full master (180 credits) or equivalency pathway via the supported portfolio route, including NMP where professional registration permits.
• 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

• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed.
• ALS instructor.
• EPLS/PALS provider.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD
Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx