Job overview

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a senior critical care/emergency department nurse/AHP with extensive Band 6 experience looking to embark on an advanced practice journey? 

Or are you a trainee CCOT ACP looking to grow your knowledge and skills in a fast paced and diverse tertiary centre?

The Critical Care Outreach Advanced Practice team (CCOT ACP) are recruiting. We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic and innovative member to join our existing team and we welcome applicants from both nursing and allied health professional backgrounds. 

UHS CCOT service was established in 2001 and is a 24/7 acute care referral service covering approximately 1200 adult beds across a large tertiary centre and work collaboratively with the ward teams across all specialist areas within Southampton General Hospital & Princess Anne Hospital. Providing high quality advanced level care and management of acutely ill adult patients, adult patients who are at risk of deterioration or other immediate life-threatening events.

You will be joining a highly skilled team working closely with the Intensive Care Unit and other acute care teams/services across the hospital. The CCOT ACP role is cutting edge within the remit of Critical Care Outreach services crossing multi-professional boundaries. 

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, 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.