Job overview
1. As a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) you are expected to work in conjunction with the 4 pillars of Advanced Practice as outlined in the Health Education England (HEE) Multi-Professional Framework 2017:
· Clinical practice
· Leadership and Management
· Education
· Research
2. 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 chosen speciality area.
3. The trainee ACP will develop the knowledge and skills required to provide expert clinical management and care to patients within their chosen speciality area.
4. The trainee ACP 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.
Main duties of the job
1. Undertakes comprehensive clinical assessment of a patient’s condition, requesting and performing tests/investigations as appropriate, utilising specialist knowledge to initiate and manage effective clinical treatment plans.
2. Critically analyses, evaluates, and synthesises different sources of information for the purpose of assessing and managing the care of the patient, applying the principles of diagnosis and clinical reasoning that underlie clinical judgement and decision making.
3. Interprets results of diagnostic tests/ investigations and makes recommendations for treatment/ adjusts the patients clinical treatment plan as appropriate and within scope of own role.
4. Recognise own limitations and effectively seeks appropriate help / assistance, when working within your services scope of practice.
Performs specialist clinical skills and/or invasive interventions within scope of practice and under appropriate supervision until deemed competent to do so independently, such as venesection, canulation, urinary catheterisation, administration of IV fluids/medications and or injection therapy (this list is not exhaustive and will be profession specific, please refer to your service specific scope
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search or .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our 24/7 Critical Care Outreach Team at Hampshire Hospitals. Candidates will be able to work cross site in our two acute Hospitals in Basingstoke and Winchester. The successful candidate will have recent experience in Critical Care Outreach and be enthusiastic about extending their skill and knowledge in all 4 pillars of advanced practice. The team attend any patent in ward areas who is identified as deteriroating and use advanced skills to work with ward medical and nursing teams, providing early intervention to prevent organ failure. Work closely with Critical Care Consultants and senior nurses to support early discharge of patients from Critical Care units, and aid transfer of patients from ward and ED areas to Critical Care in a safe and timely manner. Work across the trust to recognise early deterioration by also responding to calls in the Marthas Rule system both from ward staff and members of the public or patients. we are involved in informal and formal training provision, from bedside teaching of clinical skills to classroom teaching of Trust RRAPID deterioration course, and in conjunction with HSS University a Level 7 deteriorating adult module. Analysis and QI projects on data collected of our patient group to constantly improve the care we give across the organisation. Candidates would be expected to line manage and develop junior members of the Outreach team improving standards and developing our future ACP workforce. If you are interested in applying for this post, please contact Kate Edwards for more information.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Completion of Healthcare Degree (min 120 credits at L6 or evidence of Masters study)
2. Completion of Recognised Critical Care Course
3. ALS Provider
4. Tracheostomy training and completed competencies
5. Critical Care Transfer Training
6. Maths and English Level 2 or recognised equivalence from NARIC process.
7. Completed NORF Enhanced level Competenices
Desirable criteria
8. Completed HTPA course.
9. Teaching/mentorship qualification
10. Independent Non-medical prescribing qualification
11. Competition of CCOT foundation programme
12. Completion of step 1-2 Critical Care Competencies
Ecperience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Significant experience within Critical Care outreach
14. Evidence of supervisory responsibilities
15. Evidence of working independently, prioritise and use own initiative safely
16. Evidence of participation in audit and research and development.
Desirable criteria
17. Evidence of previous extended practice.
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
18. Knowledge of CCOT/Critical Care at BSc level or equivalent
19. Understanding of quality assurance within the field of Critical Care
20. Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
Desirable criteria
21. Evidence of student supervision and mentorship
Other specific requirements
Essential criteria
22. Evidence of effective clinical leadership and communication skills
23. Ability to establish and evaluate new processes
24. Ability to work and communicate within the multi-professional team
25. Demonstrates good diplomatic and negotiating skills
26. Awareness of wider Trust/national initiatives and pressures