Job summary
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our dynamic Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF) team within one of the region's largest Acute NHS Trusts.

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will work at an advanced level of practice across the four pillars of:Clinical PracticeLeadership and ManagementEducation and TrainingResearch, Audit and Quality Improvement

You will be working as part of the Head and Neck services to provide expert clinical assessment and management for patients with OMF conditions, independently undertake diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within your scope of practice, and contribute to the ongoing development of innovative services.

Along with this you will also work as part of the the Surgical ACP team as a whole to support acute admissions to the hospital and provide expert knowledge to the rotational medical staff to the department inside core hours and on weekends.

The role will encompass outpatient clinics, urgent referrals, specialist assessment, and multidisciplinary working across the wider organisation.

About us
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, 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.

Details
Date posted: 06 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-SCL120726
Job locations: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses.
• Independently manage patients presenting with a range of OMF conditions.
• Request, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations.
• Prescribe safely and effectively (where qualified as an independent prescriber).
• Perform specialist procedures within competency and scope of practice.
• Lead and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert advice and support to medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues.
• Participate in education, mentorship and clinical supervision.
• Contribute to audit, research and quality improvement activities.
• Support the development of advanced practice within the Trust.

Experience/Skills required:

• Completion of a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Expertise working with a range of OMF conditions
• Experience managing a range of surgical conditions as part of the wider surgical team.
• Experience managing an independent clinic

Person Specification
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

Trust Values
Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).