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Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Breast Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to lead the development and delivery of specialist breast pain pathways and clinics within our Breast Services team. You will join an established and forward-thinking ACP team that is continuing to grow and evolve. The team is committed to delivering high-quality, autonomous practice while actively contributing to service innovation and pathway redesign. You will be supported by experienced ACP colleagues and have opportunities to collaborate, share best practice, and further develop your leadership and clinical skills. This role offers the chance not only to contribute to a developing service but also to help shape the future direction of the Breast ACP practice within the organisation.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner with a strong background in breast services, including having worked independently in assessment and management within Two-Week Wait (2WW) clinics and family history pathways. You will demonstrate a high level of clinical competence in the assessment of breast symptoms, with the ability to provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care across a range of presentations. A recognised Master’s level module in Clinical Breast Examination is essential, alongside a commitment to maintaining advanced clinical skills and up-to-date knowledge in breast care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients Values
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional on relevant part of NMC / HCPC register
- 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. Or have formally credentialed on a nationally recognised specialty specific Advanced Clinical Practice programme for example FICM or RCEM EM ACP
- Speciality specific post registration qualification or training
- Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings in practice
- Leadership and Management qualification
- Able to develop and implement policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion
- Completion of IR(ME)R Training
- Extensive post registration experience in a relevant speciality
- Experience of Service Development
Desirable
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- ALS instructor
- EPLS/PALS provider
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This advert is for Breast Advanced Clinical Practitioner with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum or per annum pro rata. The contract type is 24 months (Fixed term 24 months). The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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