Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job Overview

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

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) with a specialist interest in Cardiology, to join an established team of cardiac rhythm management ACPs. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic trainee ACP to work collaboratively with the multi professional team in providing advanced clinical practice within local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, with the experience, knowledge, and leadership to develop and support the delivery of the service. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates who have a high level of knowledge and experience of acute nursing in a Cardiology setting.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

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.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Cardiac rhythm management is a sub speciality of cardiology that manages patients with arrhythmias and cardiac devices in the pre hospital, outpatient, day case and inpatient setting. As a trainee ACP you will be developed to meet the four pillars of advanced practice to manage and facilitate this population’s patient pathway.

Trainee practitioners will be expected to complete an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) under the support and guidance of your ACP and medical colleagues.

What You’ll Do

• As a Trainee Advanced Practitioner (ACP) 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

• 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
• The trainee ACP will develop the knowledge and skill required to provide expert clinical management and care to patients within the speciality area
• The trainee ACP 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.
  
  

You need to be able to provide evidence of previous post registration CPD and degree / MSc level study. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to completion of the ACP MSc specialising in cardiac rhythm management.

We pride ourselves in the provision of high standards of patient care and exemplary support to our employees. We have exciting plans in developing new ways to improve our patient care pathways. Any successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and evidence of supporting other colleagues’ development. Within this role you will be working within the multidisciplinary team to provide integrated individualised care which promotes shared decision making for complex patients.

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 and diverse environment which gives you the opportunity to progress, then we would like to hear from you.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

• Communication
• General IT skills
• Prioritisation
• Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
  
  

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