Lead Advance Critical Care Practitioner

Job 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. This post is only open to internal applicants

Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, enthusiastic, dynamic individual to lead our established Advanced Critical Care Practitioner team. We are looking for a dedicated, competent ACCP with FICM accreditation who is keen to further develop themselves and the ACCP team within UHS. The successful candidate will be responsible for a well-established and highly regarded team of 9 ACCPs, 1 ACP (Physio) and 7 trainee ACCPs across General, Cardiac and Neuro ICU. If you are a confident, well organised, strong, visible leader with high standards, excellent clinical skills and knowledge with extensive experience of working within critical care, who thrives in a busy and diverse clinical environment then we would like to hear from you.

Working for our organisation 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. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. 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, recognising 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities As Lead ACCP for Critical Care, you will work closely with other departmental ACP’s/tACP’s, Senior Nurses, Consultant Leads, Clinical Directors, Matrons, Care Group Manager and the Divisional Director of Nursing/Professions. You will lead on all aspects of advanced practice and be focused on patient safety, experience and quality assurance frameworks. You must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to the care of patients and the public. The Lead ACCP will provide managerial and professional support on a day-to-day basis to all ACCP/tACCP’s across critical care, ensuring all 4 pillars of advanced practice is delivered. You will need to possess the ability to work as a key decision maker alongside the multi professional team, ensuring the safe implementation of an advanced practice strategy within the department and care group in accordance with research, policy, national standards and the NMC Code. The successful applicant will have proven experience as a FICM accredited ACCP and be required to deliver a job plan which includes a minimum 50% clinical component. Track record in leadership within critical care is essential as are excellent interpersonal communication and organisational skills.

Person specification Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience Essential criteria MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice –full master (180 credits) Or equivalency pathway –the portfolio route –recognition by HEE centre of Advanced practice, via the supported portfolio route. Including NMP where professional registration permits Qualified ACCP with FICM accreditation Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register Evidence of advanced leadership qualities Experience of educating and developing staff Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation Evidenced based care philosophy Desirable criteria Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed EPLS/PALS provider Project Management skills Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice Evidence of developing and implementing policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion Experience of nurse –led care / clinics in own practice Research awareness/experience Trust Values and Behaviours Essential criteria Patients First Always Improving Working Together