University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP).
We are looking for a motivated and committed ACCP to join our well-established team primarily based in the Neurosciences intensive care unit. We currently have 16 ACCPs who deliver 24/7 care spread across 3 intensive care units (General, Cardiac, and Neuro). The post is open to ACCPs who have successfully completed the MSc (or equivalent) in Advanced Practice (ACCP) and hold membership in the College of Intensive Care. Applicants must be credentialed and eligible to practice within the scope of practice for an ACCP.
This should be supported with a portfolio demonstrating ongoing evidence across the 4 pillars of advanced practice. You will work alongside the multidisciplinary team on the Neurosciences intensive care where we are committed to career progression with opportunities to develop and learn additional skills.
The role is a minimum of 80% clinical which is set out during regular job planning reviews to support additional non-clinical activities such as service improvement, research, education, and leadership opportunities.
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.
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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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include;
- The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will perform at an advanced level under the core capabilities across the four pillars of Advanced Practice (Health Education England Multi-Professional Framework 2017):
- Clinical Practice
- Leadership and Management
- Research
- Education
- To deliver an advanced level of practice within a specialist field, acting as a role model
- The ACP will practice both independently and in partnership with the multidisciplinary team under the clinical supervision delegated by a consultant and/or Specialist Registrar and under the guidance of the Lead ACP
- The post holder will use collaborative and independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate the clinical care and management of the patients
- Responsible for providing clinical leadership, supervision, and structured teaching for the multidisciplinary team to facilitate ongoing training and education.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent level of experience
- General Pharmaceutical Council registration as a practising pharmacist
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy practice
Desirable criteria
- MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescribing qualification
- Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
- Leadership qualification or experience
- Project Management training or qualification
- Faculty of Informatics Member
Experience
Essential criteria
- Foundation management training or relevant experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of audit and evaluative work
- Teaching and tutoring experience
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of implementing change and change management
- Experience of change management
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing others
Knowledge / Training
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge of electronic prescribing and pharmacy computer systems, e.g. CareFlow Medicine Management
- Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services acquired while working within a suitable specialty
- Development and implementation of guidelines and procedures
Desirable criteria
- Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
- Formal Teaching Training
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