Associate Practitioner

Job overview

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

Job Title: Associate Practitioner

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Associate Practitioner within Surgical Outpatients. Working as part of a busy and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of surgical specialties.

As an Associate Practitioner, you will work closely with nurses, consultants, allied health professionals, and administrative colleagues to support the smooth running of clinics and achieve excellent outcomes for patients. The role provides an opportunity to use and develop advanced support skills while contributing to service improvement and helping the department meet its objectives for quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.

The post holder will report to the Surgical Outpatients Senior Sister/Matron and will be expected to work collaboratively across the wider surgical care group, supporting the delivery of effective outpatient services and helping to meet the growing needs of our patient population.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within Surgical Outpatients, working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and timely care throughout their outpatient journey.

Key responsibilities will include:

-Undertaking a range of delegated clinical duties within agreed competencies, including patient observations, wound care, catheter care, and other clinic-based procedures as required. -Working closely with nurses, consultants, allied health professionals, and administrative colleagues to ensure clinics run efficiently and patients experience a seamless pathway of care. -Maintaining accurate patient records, contributing to service improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, professional standards, and quality and safety requirements.

Additional information:

-The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and support clinic activity across Surgical Outpatients. -The role may involve working across different outpatient areas and sites as required by service demand. -The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and occupational health clearance. -A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential to the role.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate healthcare professional to further develop their clinical skills within a fast-paced and diverse surgical outpatient environment while making a meaningful contribution to patient care and service excellence.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.