Cardiac Rhythm Management Advanced Clinical Practitioner

c) The ACP will practice both independently and in partnership with the multidisciplinary team under the clinical supervision delegated by a consultant and/or Specialist Registrar and under the guidance of the Lead ACP

d) The post holder will use collaborative and independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate the clinical care and management of the patients

e) Responsible for the providing clinical leadership, supervision, and structured teaching for the multidisciplinary team to facilitate ongoing training and education.

All candidates must have completed a full MSc in advanced clinical practice.

a) The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will perform at an advanced level under the core capabilities across the four pillars of Advanced Practice (Health Education England Multi-Professional Framework 2017):

· Clinical Practice

· Leadership and Management

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.

We are looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with specialist interest in Cardiology, to join an established team of cardiac rhythm management ACPs. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic ACP to work collaboratively with the multi professional team in providing advanced clinical practice within local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, with the experience, knowledge, and leadership to develop and support the delivery of the service.

Having completed the academic and core clinical requirement (4 pillars of advanced practice), you will continue to work within ACP frameworks. As an ACP within cardiac rhythm management, you will be facilitating the elective and inpatient pathway for this patient population including nurse led clinics, ajmaline provocation studies, ILR implantation and DC cardioversion under general anaesthetic and nurse-led sedation. The advanced clinical practitioner will have key relationships with all members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team, as well as the leadership team.

This is an in-hours service working Monday to Friday with the potential for out of hours to support service provision to meet national and local requirements.

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.

Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service