Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) - AMU & SDECinSouthampton inSouthamptonPUBLISHED THU 24 OCT 2024

Band 8a: £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) for the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The ideal candidate should be experienced, enthusiastic, and committed to enhancing service delivery and patient care while working autonomously within a medical team. Responsibilities include assessing patients, ordering and interpreting investigations, diagnosing conditions, and developing management plans. The role also involves performing clinical procedures, managing high-pressure situations, and contributing to the development of SDEC pathways for acutely ill patients.

The AMU/SDEC ACP position is integral to front door medicine, supporting both consultants and registrars. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work across four pillars of advanced clinical practice, with a flexible schedule that includes an 80:20 split between clinical and management responsibilities after an initial setup period. The trust emphasises the professional growth and education of its ACP team members, providing a supportive environment for their development.

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.

A rare and highly sought after opportunity is available for a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) working within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).If you relish a challenge, are passionate about service development and providing a high standard of patient care, then the Emergency Care ACP team is the place for you.

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We are looking for an experienced ACP who is enthusiastic and willing to develop this service whilst working clinically. You will be expected to work autonomously but within a wider medical team, assessing, ordering and interpreting investigations, diagnosis and creating an appropriate management plan. This involves complex diagnostic decision making, prescribing, treatment planning and the ability to manage high risk situations effectively, safety and decisively. The ACP will be part of the driving force of developing and improving our SDEC pathways and the care delivered to the acutely unwell patients within AMU. You will need to be adaptable, have high standards and show initiative within this role.

The AMU/SDEC ACP role is part of the foundation to front door medicine. The ACP augments the consultant and registrar role and is expected to recognise and ease high pressure dynamics within the unit. The ACP holds referral bleeps for internal and external referrals for acute medicine. The ACP is expected to perform clinical procedures such as lumber punctures, ascitic drains and ultrasound.

The ACP will need to be able to demonstrate working across the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice. Distribution of working hours is negotiable and after the initial period will be a 80:20 split between clinical and management time. AMU is committed to the growth and development of the AMU ACP role and are keen to support education and of evolution of its team members.The successful candidate will form part of the Emergency Care ACP team, who work in AMU and SDEC.

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To work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in the UK, you will need a blend of clinical, leadership, and communication skills. Here are some key skills and competencies that are typically required:

1. Clinical Expertise: A deep understanding of your clinical area, often acquired through extensive experience as a registered healthcare professional (such as a nurse, midwife, or allied health professional).

2. Assessment Skills: Advanced skills in patient assessment, including physical examinations and interpreting diagnostic results. You should be able to conduct thorough patient assessments to inform treatment plans.

3. Diagnosis and Management: The ability to diagnose and manage complex health conditions confidently and competently.

4. Clinical Decision Making: Proficient in making clinical decisions based on evidence-based practice, patient needs, and available resources.

5. Leadership and Management Skills: The ability to lead teams, manage conflicts, and mentor junior staff. This includes understanding healthcare systems and the ability to drive practice change.

6. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members. This includes conveying complex information clearly.

7. Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering effective teamwork and collaboration.

8. Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Knowledge of research methodologies and the ability to apply evidence-based practice in a clinical setting.

9. Reflective Practice: The ability to reflect on your practice and continue learning, making adjustments to improve patient care.

10. Clinical Governance: Understanding of quality assurance, risk management, and safeguarding procedures, ensuring high standards of care.

11. IT Skills: Proficiency in using electronic health records and other digital health technologies to document patient information and enhance care delivery.

12. Education and Training: Skills to educate patients and other healthcare staff, sharing knowledge and best practices.

13. Time Management and Organization: Strong organizational skills to manage a caseload effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

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Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) - AMU & SDECinSouthamptoninSouthamptonPUBLISHED THU 24 OCT 2024

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Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) - AMU & SDECinSouthampton inSouthamptonPUBLISHED THU 24 OCT 2024