Trainee Breast Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic registered professional to join our growing Breast Advanced Clinical Practitioner team. This is a trainee position, and the successful post holder will be fully supported in their professional development, with access to funded university modules, structured workplace-based learning, and specialist training, including the Clinical Breast Examination Master’s module and genetics-focused education.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside breast surgeons, radiologists, clinical nurse specialists, and oncology colleagues within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. You will play a key role in our outpatient services, including two-week wait breast assessment clinics, family history risk and prevention clinics, and our newly launched benign results clinic. With exciting service development opportunities ahead, this position provides the chance to help shape innovative patient pathways and make a meaningful difference to those affected by breast disease.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

As a Trainee Advanced Practitioner (ACP) you are expected to work in conjunction with the 4 pillars of Advanced Practice as outlined in the HEE Multi-professional Framework (2017)

• Clinical practice
• Leadership and Management
• Education
• Research

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 speciality area.

The trainee ACP will develop the knowledge and skills required to provide expert clinical management and care to patients within the speciality area.

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.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
• Completion of Healthcare Degree (or equivalent - Minimum 120 credits at L6 or evidence of Masters level study)
• Committed and eligible for participation in and completion of MSc in area of speciality
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or the ability to Provide evidence of:
• Supporting a range of learners in practice
• Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
• Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point
• Significant Post Registration experience within chosen specialty
• Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures
• Coaching/leadership experience

Desirable criteria

• Completion of HTPA Competencies
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
• ILS trained
• Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
• Registered on MSc Pathway as an experienced practitioner
• Further study at Level 7 within relevant pathway
• Leadership qualification (RCN, LDC, Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Nye Bevan)
• Maths and English Level 2 or have recognised equivalence from the ENIC process