Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

37.5 hours per week

We are looking for aspiring, committed and motivated trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join our Primary Care and GP Out of Hours team at The Rotherham Foundation Trust. To further, expand our team of multi-professional Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

The Primary Care and GP Out of Hours service, provides urgent care for patients with a primary care need within the Urgent and Emergency Care Centre and in the community.

Our successful applicants will undertake the MSc, Advanced Clinical Practice at the University of Huddersfield. This course aims to challenge the depth and breadth of your clinical knowledge and supports you to demonstrate a high level of practice so you can function oat the leading edge of advanced practice. You will get the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, behaviours and values to succeed as Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve both clinical and academic training, supported by TRFT as your employer and chosen HEE accredited Higher Education Institute. As this is an apprenticeship programme much of your learning and training will be achieved in the workplace as an integrated part of the clinical workforce.

As a TACP you will work as part of our multi-professional workforce providing clinical care, assessing and diagnosing patients as well as implementing and evaluating treatment and interventions. You will work towards being an autonomous practitioner across all four pillars of advanced practice and demonstrating the capabilities of the Multi-Professional Advanced Practice Framework (HEE 2017).Successful completion of training includes the completion of an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, achievement of specialty capability frameworks and demonstration of advanced level practice in leadership, research and education as well as direct clinical practice.

GCSE Maths and English is desirable but not essential. Successful candidates without GCSE Maths & English will be required to complete a functional skills programme prior to the end of the apprenticeship.

As an organisation we are committed to supporting flexible working including part time hours however as part of the apprentice standard, the minimum contracted hours allowable are 30 hours per week.

Interested candidates are encouraged to discuss the post with the named recruitment lead, an informal visit can be arranged.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-04-050

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate experience in a senior post
Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working
Experience of working with acutely ill patients
Experience of working independently
Experience in education of staff

Qualifications

Essential

Current Professional Registration
Degree level Qualification
Teaching/ Mentorship Qualification
Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development

Desirable

Qualified in Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) If applicable for the ACPs Role
Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
Current Advanced Life Support Qualification (Essential if Inpatient or UECC ACP, Desirable if Community or non-inpatient ACP)
Portfolio evidencing competency as an ACP

Knowledge

Essential

Excellent Communication skills with clear written and oral skills
Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills
Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate experience in a senior post
Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working
Experience of working with acutely ill patients
Experience of working independently
Experience in education of staff

Qualifications

Essential

Current Professional Registration
Degree level Qualification
Teaching/ Mentorship Qualification
Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development

Desirable

Qualified in Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) If applicable for the ACPs Role
Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
Current Advanced Life Support Qualification (Essential if Inpatient or UECC ACP, Desirable if Community or non-inpatient ACP)
Portfolio evidencing competency as an ACP

Knowledge

Essential

Excellent Communication skills with clear written and oral skills
Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills
Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda

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).