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

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large teaching hospital in Southampton is seeking a Critical Care Outreach Advanced Clinical Practitioner to enhance care for acutely ill patients. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments and critical intervention to manage patient conditions effectively. Candidates should have an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and significant relevant experience, demonstrating strong autonomy and teamwork skills. The environment promotes flexibility and diversity, supporting individual's unique strengths and contributions.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake comprehensive patient assessments and formulate differential diagnoses.
• Significant experience within the speciality.
• Able to work on an internal rotation, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Respond to acute referrals and emergency calls for adult patients.
• Undertake a comprehensive patient assessment.
• Facilitate escalation of care decisions.

Skills

Ability to work autonomously

Diplomacy and effective communication skills

Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

Education

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Completed National Outreach Forum Advanced Critical Care Outreach Competencies

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

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 Anné 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.

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.

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 the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Professional portfolio demonstrating advanced practice across the 4 pillars of advanced practice.
• 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.

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.

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.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI‑generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

This advert closes on Friday 9 Jan 2026.