Job summary
The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner is working towards / The Qualified ACP will be an autonomous, accountable practitioner who will work on their own initiative and in collaboration with medical, nursing, and allied health professional colleagues as required
Until signed off as competent, the Trainee ACP will work under the supervision of qualified clinician whilst developing the skills that enable them to become an autonomous practitioner.
The role will be structured around the four core functions of advanced practice:
- Expert clinical practice (with a minimum clinical focus of 80%)
- Professional leadership and consultancy
- Education, training and development of self and others
- Practice and service development, research, and evaluation
The ACP should have a minimum of 12hrs per month (pro rata) for work relating to the non-clinical pillars and to ensure maintenance of competency in all areas of the role. This will facilitate improvements to patient care through the education of others, and quality/service improvement associated with leadership and research activities.
The practitioner also should be working towards completion of the non-clinical pillars at this time and specialist curricula where available. This will be assessed at the yearly ACP bespoke appraisal known as a Clinical Academic Support Panel (CASP). This will verify the practitioner has demonstrated the baseline level of competence to facilitate autonomous practice.
Main duties of the job
To achieve and maintain the identified specialised competencies of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. During the training period the post holder will be expected to undertake the roles listed in the person specification / job description as they develop the skills under supervision / guidance of an appropriately qualified clinician.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 2 years due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
- The candidate must be eligible to apply for and willing to complete a full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Eligibility criteria includes an Honours degree at 2.2 or above in a related health care subject.
- The candidate must already have a minimum of 60 credits at level 7 study that can be transferred into the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
- Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake and successfully complete
- Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
- Willing to work towards RCEM Credentialling
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice
- Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
- Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training / education to others
- Extensive relevant post registration experience (HEI requirement)
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice
- Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
- Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
- Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Can prioritise and manage own workload when faced with conflicting pressures
- High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
- Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
- Demonstrates ability to work/learn self-directed
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations
- Study of therapeutics/diagnostics
- Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
- Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
- Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
- Commitment to staff development and training
- Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
- The candidate must be eligible to apply for and willing to complete a full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Eligibility criteria includes an Honours degree at 2.2 or above in a related health care subject.
- The candidate must already have a minimum of 60 credits at level 7 study that can be transferred into the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
- Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake and successfully complete
- Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
- Willing to work towards RCEM Credentialling
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice
- Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
- Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training / education to others
- Extensive relevant post registration experience (HEI requirement)
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice
- Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
- Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
- Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Can prioritise and manage own workload when faced with conflicting pressures
- High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
- Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
- Demonstrates ability to work/learn self-directed
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations
- Study of therapeutics/diagnostics
- Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
- Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
- Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
- Commitment to staff development and training
- Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
