Job summary
You will work as part of a the clinician rota and the first year in the role you will work under direct supervision then in the second year under indirect supervision ensuring the safe assessment, management, referral and discharge of patients across the lung cancer team within the respiratory directorate. You should be willing to undertake a Masters level qualification in advanced clinical practice, which will incorporate the independent prescriber module.
The TACP will play a key role in providing care to our patients and will be expected to work closely with the wider medical team in the department to drive standards of care and innovation, supporting education, research and audit and developing practice.
The post holder will attend university 20% of their working week and 80% clinically in the workplace. You will be expected to develop across the 4 pillars of advanced practice, clinical practice, education, research and leadership/management.
You will be working in a busy and dynamic specialty which sees patients with a wide range of presentations, and serves a large and diverse population.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake a 2 year Masters programme in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP). To enable them to enable them to work towards independent autonomous clinical practice as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in training. The Masters programme consists of a combination of university and workbased learning. As part of the programme, the post holder will be released for a designated period, to successfully complete their study in preparation for their future Advanced Clinical Practitioner role.
The areas for the post holder to complete workbased learning in will be discussed and agreed upon successful appointment and will be related to the specific competencies required to meet the needs of the service. Successful completion of the programme and development as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner requires engagement in all aspects of the Masters programme.
The post holder will be allocated a mentor who may be a Doctor, Consultant nurse or an Advanced Practitioner. This is to ensure successful achievement of the clinical skills required to fulfil the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner in their specified area of work and also to meet the needs of the Masters programme. The trainee will be identifiable in their new role as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in training.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with professional body (HCPC/ NMC/HP).
- Relevant professional qualification
- Willingness to undertake Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice Specialist qualification
- Willingness to undertake V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge to make competent complex decisions
- Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
- Under supervision be able to assess, diagnose and develop management plans for a defined patient group.
- Maintained development of clinical leadership knowledge & skills
- Evidence of advanced communication and negotiation skills knowledge
- Good working knowledge of clinical information systems.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a senior clinical position
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievements in practice/ speciality.
Desirable
- Further evidence of education relating to leadership skills development.
- Ent experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with professional body (HCPC/ NMC/HP).
- Relevant professional qualification
- Willingness to undertake Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice Specialist qualification
- Willingness to undertake V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge to make competent complex decisions
- Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
- Under supervision be able to assess, diagnose and develop management plans for a defined patient group.
- Maintained development of clinical leadership knowledge & skills
- Evidence of advanced communication and negotiation skills knowledge
- Good working knowledge of clinical information systems.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a senior clinical position
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievements in practice/ speciality.
Desirable
- Further evidence of education relating to leadership skills development.
- Ent experience
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
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).
