Associate Practitioner

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Practitioner to join Surgical Outpatients. You will work within a busy multidisciplinary team to support clinics and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the outpatient journey.

The post reports to the Surgical Outpatients Senior Sister/Matron and offers opportunities for professional development, flexible working where possible, and involvement in service improvements to meet growing patient needs.

Qualifications

• Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Overseas nursing qualification with UK Academic level 5.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience communicating complex information.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures in an acute hospital.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of patient-centred care in Surgical Outpatients.
• Assist with clinics and ensure smooth patient flow.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support improvement initiatives.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication of complex information

Nursing procedures knowledge

Education

NMC Nursing Associate registration

Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care

Overseas nursing qualification (UK Level 5)

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.

Job Title: Associate Practitioner

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Associate Practitioner within Surgical Outpatients. Working as part of a busy and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of surgical specialties.

As an Associate Practitioner, you will work closely with nurses, consultants, allied health professionals, and administrative colleagues to support the smooth running of clinics and achieve excellent outcomes for patients. The role provides an opportunity to use and develop advanced support skills while contributing to service improvement and helping the department meet its objectives for quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.

The post holder will report to the Surgical Outpatients Senior Sister/Matron and will be expected to work collaboratively across the wider surgical care group, supporting the delivery of effective outpatient services and helping to meet the growing needs of our patient population.

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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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within Surgical Outpatients, working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and timely care throughout their outpatient journey.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Undertaking a range of delegated clinical duties within agreed competencies, including patient observations, wound care, catheter care, and other clinic-based procedures as required.
• Working closely with nurses, consultants, allied health professionals, and administrative colleagues to ensure clinics run efficiently and patients experience a seamless pathway of care.
• Maintaining accurate patient records, contributing to service improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, professional standards, and quality and safety requirements.

Additional Information

• The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and support clinic activity across Surgical Outpatients.
• The role may involve working across different outpatient areas and sites as required by service demand.
• The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and occupational health clearance.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential to the role.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate healthcare professional to further develop their clinical skills within a fast-paced and diverse surgical outpatient environment while making a meaningful contribution to patient care and service excellence.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• OR Assistant Practitioner with a health-related Foundation Degree e.g. Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care.
• OR Overseas nursing qualification without NMC registration at UK Academic level 5 Evidence of numeracy and literacy – minimum national qualification level 2
• Experience of working under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices in an acute hospital setting.

Desirable criteria

• Assessed as competent to administer medications.
• Acute apprenticeship units as appropriate to UHS Care Group/Divisional requirements.
• Extended clinical skills e.g. venesection/cannulation.

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving