Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

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 detailed job description of the role.
Exciting opportunities have arisen for Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners (tACPs) within our Stroke speciality at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Trust.
The Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) is a 13 bedded ward dedicated to the prompt treatment and management of stroke patients. At UHS we offer thrombolysis to patients according to their presentation and clinical signs. We are also the regional mechanical thrombectomy centre for the Wessex region and are currently the fifth top mechanical thrombectomy service in the UK. Patients on HASU have a period of investigation then they continue their stroke pathway on F8, a dedicated 28 bed stroke rehabilitation ward where there is a multidisciplinary approach to their continuing care.
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.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service

a) As a Trainee Advanced Practitioner (tACP) 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

b) 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.
c) You will develop the knowledge and skill required to provide expert clinical management and care to patients within the speciality area.
d) You 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.