Lead Advanced Practitioner
The closing date is 06 June 2025
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Band 8B) within The Rotherham NHS Trust to strategically lead service development, provide supervision, performance management, and professional development for ACPs. The post holder will also lead recruitment and ensure workforce compliance and readiness.
Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in Advanced Clinical practice and a passion for leading service development, workforce planning, and innovation in roles. Within TRFT we have established multi-disciplinary ACP workforce and we are passionate about establishing an exemplary commitment to the growth and development of this group of staff. The post holder will have a demonstrable clinical portfolio that evidences clinical skills equivalent to that of a senior clinical member of staff.
The successful applicant with be an established leader able to demonstrate success in service design and delivery. They will already be at Advance Clinical practitioner level in an established service. The successful applicant must have completed a full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and have consolidated fully academically and clinically.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for strategic leadership of the ACP workforce which includes delivering yearly appraisal and Clinical Academic Support Panel.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the leadership and strategic development, across the Trust as well as supporting educational supervisors and engaging directly with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) for the delivery of academic modules.
The successful applicant must have an in-depth understanding of the advanced practice apprenticeship. They must also engage fully with Health Education England and support any future relevant curriculums and credentials that are released. They must also be heavily involved in service development of all areas concentrating around patient safety, experience, efficiency and effectiveness aspects involving care.
The successful applicant will engage fully with advanced practitioners and leadership teams across the Trust and sit on the Countywide Faculty for Enhanced and Advanced Practice (FEAP).
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 colleagues are key to our 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
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Details
Date posted
27 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-25-03-050
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer's website
https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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