Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is ideal for an established ACP with strong clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a passion for service improvement within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

If you are an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner ready to take on a leadership role within a highly skilled and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. 

Join us at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and be part of a service dedicated to improving outcomes and experiences for our Trauma & Orthopaedic patients.

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will apply the four pillars of Advanced Practice — Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education, and Research — to provide expert care and drive service excellence within Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Clinical Practice
•    Work as a core member of the medical team, taking responsibility for the medical management of a defined group of patients under the supervision of the responsible Consultant.
•    Undertake autonomous patient assessments, formulate management plans, and prescribe within your professional scope of practice.
•    Utilise advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in T&O to provide high-quality, evidence-based care.
•    Work proactively within pathways to reduce ED waiting times, facilitating prompt diagnosis, treatment, and discharge.
•    Ensure adherence to agreed clinical care protocols and patient safety standards.

Leadership
•    Demonstrate excellence in clinical leadership capabilities, promoting teamwork and a culture of safety and improvement.
•    Provide professional and organisational leadership, supporting the ongoing development and strategy of the T&O service.
•    Lead on service development, identifying and implementing new initiatives to enhance patient care and efficiency.
•    Develop and maintain competency and scope-of-practice documentation in line with Trust and national standards.
•    Escalate concerns appropriately, advocating for patients and staff where necessary.

Education
•    Provide specialist education and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
•    Act as a Clinical Practice Assessor and mentor for Trainee ACPs, facilitating a supportive and effective learning environment.
•    Contribute to departmental teaching sessions and encourage a culture of continuous learning.
•    Maintain an up-to-date portfolio and personal development plan to support ongoing professional growth.

Research and Service Development
•    Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to the Trust’s clinical governance framework.
•    Participate in audit, quality improvement, and research projects to evaluate and enhance service delivery.
•    Identify opportunities for further research and innovation within T&O.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate:
•    A Master’s degree (Level 7) in Advanced Clinical Practice, including non-medical prescribing.
•    Significant post-qualification experience in a secondary care setting, ideally within Trauma & Orthopaedics.
•    Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
•    The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
•    A commitment to delivering high standards of patient care, continuous improvement, and professional development.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and conscientious practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares our commitment to providing excellent patient-centred care.