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.

Main duties of the job

The Surgical ACP team are delighted to offer this opportunity within the department for a secondment to work alongside the team to support maternity leave.

Successful applicants will have the chance to learn from the specialist teams within the department including Acute Surgery, Hepatobiliary, Upper GI, Urology, Head and Neck and Colorectal and be able to offer their own experience to the department.

The primary focus of the role will be to support the ward based medical teams, assessing patients, performing investigations and working as the link role between the medical, nursing and AHP teams for the patients under their care.

This role is open to any qualified health professional (either nursing or AHP) with experience working in a ward based environment who is looking to enhance their clinical knowledge or looking for experience prior to undertaking an ACP training program within the trust.

About us

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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Within the role you will be expected to:

1. Work alongside the consultant and junior medical teams in managing patients under your care. This includes:

a. Performing ward rounds with consultant teamsb. Reviewing unwell patientsc. Discussing plans of care with patient and staff

2. Act as a role model and expert point of contact for nursing and AHP teams within the department

3. Provide teaching, training and support to staff across the trust

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Professional requirements e.g. Registered Nurse or Registered Professional or Non-registered support worker etc.Education at a master's degree level
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
• Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Significant experience within relevant field
• Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
• Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures

Desirable

• Education at a master's degree level
• Further education at a master's degree level in relevant practice area
• Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
• Previous Band 6 experience
• Further evidence of speciality competence

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Attention to detail
• Collaborative approach
• Communication
• Delegation
• Diplomacy
• Facilitation skills
• General IT skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Taking the initiative
• Teamwork
• Working autonomously

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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