Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Advanced Clinical Practitioner. The apprentice advanced clinical practitioner role is a 3 year training programme which the post holder will study at post-graduate level to gain a master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice at an approved Higher Education Institute (HEI). In order to achieve qualification as an ACP, you must successfully achieve the completion of an end-point assessment.
Alongside academic studies, the apprentice ACP is required to successfully complete advanced practice clinical core competencies. These competencies may be provided by the trust or national competencies depending on the area in which you work.
Part of the apprentice standard is a minimum of 30 hours per week is required for clinical contract. Directed study time of 7.5 hours per week will be allocated. This study time is also to be used to maintain compliance with mandatory training.
Main duties of the job
Interested applicants must have recent experience at a senior level working within the acute / emergency setting or speciality. Candidates must be registered with a profession that is eligible to complete independent Non-Medical Prescribing training as this is an essential part of the ACP role. We require enthusiastic, forward thinking, well organised and motivated individuals with a positive attitude to join our multi-professional teams.
You will need to apply and gain a place on an apprentice advanced practice master's (MSc) course with one of our chose education provider. You will be asked to apply for a place following successful interview. Only on successful completion of the training programme and clinical competency will a permanent ACP position at Airedale be offered.
The apprentice ACP post are part subsided by HEE (Health Education England) and offers of employment is subject to:
- Funding secured from HEE
- A place gained on an HEI approved apprentice advanced practice course
- NHS pre-employment checks
- Proof of achieving Maths and English at Level 2
Those already on an Apprentice ACP pathway are encouraged to apply.
About us
At Airedale we require a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, responsive to the needs of contemporary health care demands. We pride ourselves on being dynamic teams and departments with a reputation as a great place to work and to train. In addition, at Airedale General Hospital we provide a creative, enthusiastic and motivating environment and our catchment area includes the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
We are committed to education and practice development and will provide an induction package suitable to your learning needs as well as multi-disciplinary clinical supervision. An in-house teaching programme offers the opportunity to develop skills to meet your individual needs and we offer an excellent NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave and various staff discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see full details of the job vacancy please see attached full advert, job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see full details of the job vacancy please see attached full advert, job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered with relevant professional body
- oDegree- level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration award.
- oGCSCs Grade A-C or Level 2 in Math's and English
- oLife Support qualifications
- oRelevant teaching qualification / evidenced experience
- oIndependent Non-medical prescribing or commitment to undertake the educational programme whilst training.
Desirable
- oEstablished HEE funded apprenticeship pathway
- oILS / ALS
- oBand 6 / 7 experience.
- oExperience of working within urgent care
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum of 5 years post registration experience within Acute / Urgent Care.
- oBand 6 experience
- oProven track record in Acute Care
- oAbility to work with and motivate nurses and medical staff
- oEvidence of sustained Practice Development in previous employment
- oEvidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations where life-changing events are being communicated and clinically managed.
- oExperience of designing and delivering training and education for health care professionals
- oExperience in managing and delivering sustained change
Desirable
- oWorking at a band 6 or 7 level or equivalent experience
- oManagerial responsibilities
- oDirect supervision of junior staff
- oSupervision and appraisal of staff and students
- oEvidence of lead for or contribution to audit programs within practice
- oEvidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the workplace
- oExperience of delivering training and education for health care professionals
- oExperience in managing and delivering sustained change
Knowledge
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience
- oAbility to motivate individuals and teams
- oHigh standard of oral and written communication skills and confidence to discuss patient management with other members of the MDT.
- oHigh level of capability using outcome measures and audit.
- oConfidence and ability to accurately assess and manage complex patient presentations to a high professional standard.
- oAbility to critique own practice
- oAbility to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high-pressure environment.
- oExcellent liaison and negotiation skills.
- oIn-depth knowledge of issues and developments in specialty-specific area of practice.
Desirable
- oEstablished HEE Apprenticeship Advanced Practice Pathway
- oSignificant experience working within specialty
- oRoot Cause Analysis training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered with relevant professional body
- oDegree- level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration award.
- oGCSCs Grade A-C or Level 2 in Math's and English
- oLife Support qualifications
- oRelevant teaching qualification / evidenced experience
- oIndependent Non-medical prescribing or commitment to undertake the educational programme whilst training.
Desirable
- oEstablished HEE funded apprenticeship pathway
- oILS / ALS
- oBand 6 / 7 experience.
- oExperience of working within urgent care
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum of 5 years post registration experience within Acute / Urgent Care.
- oBand 6 experience
- oProven track record in Acute Care
- oAbility to work with and motivate nurses and medical staff
- oEvidence of sustained Practice Development in previous employment
- oEvidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations where life-changing events are being communicated and clinically managed.
- oExperience of designing and delivering training and education for health care professionals
- oExperience in managing and delivering sustained change
Desirable
- oWorking at a band 6 or 7 level or equivalent experience
- oManagerial responsibilities
- oDirect supervision of junior staff
- oSupervision and appraisal of staff and students
- oEvidence of lead for or contribution to audit programs within practice
- oEvidence of continuous professional development and the practical application of new skills to the workplace
- oExperience of delivering training and education for health care professionals
- oExperience in managing and delivering sustained change
Knowledge
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience
- oAbility to motivate individuals and teams
- oHigh standard of oral and written communication skills and confidence to discuss patient management with other members of the MDT.
- oHigh level of capability using outcome measures and audit.
- oConfidence and ability to accurately assess and manage complex patient presentations to a high professional standard.
- oAbility to critique own practice
- oAbility to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high-pressure environment.
- oExcellent liaison and negotiation skills.
- oIn-depth knowledge of issues and developments in specialty-specific area of practice.
Desirable
- oEstablished HEE Apprenticeship Advanced Practice Pathway
- oSignificant experience working within specialty
- oRoot Cause Analysis training
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).
