Job summary
- Main area
- Child Health
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 188-SNM010325
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £46,148.00- £52,809.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Closing
- 18/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 08/04/2025
Employer heading

Trainee ACP Paediatric Outreach Service
Band 7
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
The trainee will be supported to provide:
Ìý- effective nursing leadership and clinical expertise that supports, promotes and develops efficient service delivery to sick or deteriorating children & the practitioners that manage them & their families. This will be achieved by an ability to work autonomously whilst interacting with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), keeping the needs of the child and family at the centre of safe care planning and delivery.Ìý
- Respond to all paediatric 2222 calls – for all children & Young people 0-18yrs in any setting within UHS where a child would be managed - ward areas, CED, Theatres & Recovery, Eye unit, CRF, PICU other ICU departments (16-18yr old)
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.Ìý
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing 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, 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties Continued:Ìý
- Respond to all patient deterioration - PEWS triggers in any paediatric area including those outside the Children’s Hospital e.g. CED / recovery / CRF / Eye Department….
- Liaise directly with operational bed managers regarding patient allocation to ensure patient safety. This includes response to escalations of children requiring support within the CED department & the potential for HDU requirement.
- OOH’s provide additional leadership/operational support to maintain patient safety at senior level.
- Review all patients stepping down from PICU & communicate clinical management plans with the appropriate clinical medical teams. This may also include reviewing patients stepping down from PHDU to other ward areas as required.
- Provide bedside clinical decision support to all clinical professionals as required. - Liaise with other nurse specialist teams where appropriate.
- Actively contribute to communications for children with complex needs especially where more than 1 clinical team is involved.
-Active involvement in Adverse Event Reporting (AER) in context of raising concern and addressing any learning required. This will be feedback via QuEST.
- Attend & participate in weekly Child Deterioration and Death (CDaD) reviews.
- Participate in Education / development programmes for all Paediatric clinical staff.
- Collation of Paediatric Outreach daily Activity data – encompassing the 4 pillars of ACP practice
The service is supported by Consultant Paediatrician & Lead Nurse.
The ideal candidate will need to have the ability to work flexibly and consistently across all paediatric areas within UHS where daily workload can be unpredictable. Ìý
This is a 24/7 service which will include day & night shift working including weekend working.
This is a trainee role with the provision of in service training prior to commencing a 3yr MSc ACP pathway which will include HTPA / Clinical decision Making / Non Medical Prescribing / Leadership & dissertation. Clinical supervision will be provided from within this ACP team with a full ACP supervisor.
Commitment is required to participate in and complete the full MSc in this ACP Lead service.
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Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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 PowerPoint
- 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
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenny Bull
- Job title
- Paediatric Outreach Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381208797
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