Urology 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.
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in the field of Urology? We are excited to invite applications for the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our dynamic and expanding Urology team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking department dedicated to innovation and excellence in patient care. As an ACP in our Urology team, you will play a pivotal role in optimising patient outcomes, reducing hospital stays, preventing readmissions and supporting the most complex patients throughout their inpatient stay. As part of your development plan, you will be working in the Urology Direct clinic; our pioneering, fully ACP led, same day emergency care service.
If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and progressive environment and have recent and comprehensive experience in acute or critical care, we would love to hear from you.
We currently work 1 in 4 Saturdays but as the service expands, full weekend cover would be expected. Core working hours are between 0730-1830 with the occasional late finish of 2000.
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.
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you are expected to work in conjunction with the 4 pillars of advanced Practice (Health Education England Multi Professional Framework 2017)
Demonstrate expert clinical practice
Provide leadership and management in order to improve and transform services.
Engage and champion research through the application of existing research and contributing to new research within the chosen speciality.
Provide education and development of others, and actively seek this for yourself.
Your clinical role will include working alongside the medical & ACP team. You will be delivering an advanced level of practice within a specialist field. Your daily job plan includes supporting the medical ward rounds, to independently assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate the clinical care for your patients.
Acting as a role model to supporting the junior medical team with practical clinical tasks such as completing bloods, cannulas, prescribing, ordering radiology investigations, discharge HMRs, referrals and patient education.
Your role will also be working within the MDT, supporting the patients Enhanced Recovery Pathway and working in combination with the ACP to develop the role to cover both inpatient and outpatient services ensuring patients receive the highest quality standard of care.
You will be required to provide education and clinical supervision to tACPs, nursing and medical surgical teams. Initiating and leading research and service developments to improve patient care.
You will be required to support the ACP/ tACP team which on occasion may include working within other surgical specialities and covering for a later day shift and at the weekends

Please refer the Job description for details