Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to for an Advanced Neonatal Clinical Practitioner (ACP Neonatal) on the Neonatal Surgical Unit at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the NSU MDT, Jessop Neonatologists and ANNP teams.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and inspiring individual who holds Neonatal QIS and has significant neonatal surgical care experience to undertake training via the Advanced Clinical Practice apprenticeship programme at the University of Sheffield commencing in September 2024. You will be training and working as part of the surgical and neonatal medical teams, ensuring the provision of high-quality care to neonatal surgical babies and their families.
The training programme encompasses the four pillars of advanced practice; clinical practice, leadership, education and research to expand your professional and personal boundaries, develop expert clinical autonomous practice and complex decision making skills.
On successful completion of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate the core advanced practice capabilities and neonatal clinical competencies relevant to the speciality. ACPs working within neonatal surgery and medicine will learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become clinical leaders of neonatal practice and to play a pioneering role in multidisciplinary teams. As an ACP, you'll be a dynamic practitioner making advanced decisions about practice, leadership and management.
Main duties of the job
The apprentice advanced clinical practitioner role is a 3 year training programme during which time the post holder will be based within their chosen speciality at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. They will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary where they will work within a defined scope of practice and to agreed clinical standards relevant to the speciality.
The apprenticeship programme encompasses work-based and academic learning, contributing towards gaining a master's degree in advanced clinical practice at the University of Sheffield. The post holder will complete the RCPCH portfolio of competency and evidence based practice, consolidating their knowledge within the chosen specialist area.
A learning agreement will be developed collaboratively between the divisional clinical team and the academic tutor which will outline the academic milestones which will need to be achieved during the programme. Experience and skills will be underpinned by the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership, education and research. The post holder will act as a role model, developing their knowledge and skills to deliver an advanced level of practice the speciality whilst delivering evidence-based high-quality care for neonatal surgical babies and their families.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritage and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will have a good (2:2 or above) bachelors degree in a related health discipline, for example nursing, physiotherapy, paramedic science, pharmacy
- A minimum of a grade C in GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent
- Be a qualified UK registered healthcare professional, working in the pathway specific area for a minimum of two years
- Hold a current relevant employment contract in the pathway specific setting for the duration of the programme for a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Be able to provide evidence of support from a manager and a lead consultant
The programme will develop the advanced competency based skills using the RCPCH and the RCN standards for advanced level practice. You will have an identified ANP and consultant mentor to support and guide you through the programme as well as working within an experienced nursing and medical team. Quarterly tripartite discussions will ensure that the relevant support is identified and delivered via the student/clinical supervisor/tutor relationship.
A learning agreement for the duration of the programme will be developed collaboratively with your line manager and academic tutor which outlines the education milestones which you will be required to achieve.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will have a good (2:2 or above) bachelors degree in a related health discipline, for example nursing, physiotherapy, paramedic science, pharmacy
- A minimum of a grade C in GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent
- Be a qualified UK registered healthcare professional, working in the pathway specific area for a minimum of two years
- Hold a current relevant employment contract in the pathway specific setting for the duration of the programme for a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Be able to provide evidence of support from a manager and a lead consultant
The programme will develop the advanced competency based skills using the RCPCH and the RCN standards for advanced level practice. You will have an identified ANP and consultant mentor to support and guide you through the programme as well as working within an experienced nursing and medical team. Quarterly tripartite discussions will ensure that the relevant support is identified and delivered via the student/clinical supervisor/tutor relationship.
A learning agreement for the duration of the programme will be developed collaboratively with your line manager and academic tutor which outlines the education milestones which you will be required to achieve.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the relevant healthcare professional body
- Degree level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration award
- Evidence of continuous professional development at post graduate level or equivalent
- Commitment to complete an MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice which includes independent non-medical prescribing
- Neonatal intensive care of the newborn qualification
Desirable
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Attainment of relevant modules studied at Masters level
- Leadership Modules
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support Instructor/Provider
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant clinical and managerial experience
- Evidence of managing change in clinical practice, with the ability to lead and motivate others
- Proven record of clinical leadership
- Experience of working within multi professional settings and contributing to effective team working
- Significant post-registration neonatal surgical experience
Desirable
- Significant experience working within speciality
- Experience using outcome measures and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the impact of the role of ACPs in service delivery
- Knowledge of local and national healthcare agendas/strategy and policies and how they relate to service
- Demonstrate commitment and ability to undertake and successfully complete an educational programme at Master's level
- Demonstrate skilled written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the management of extreme preterm infants and neonatal intensive care
- Understanding of Neonatal Operational Delivery Network
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the relevant healthcare professional body
- Degree level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration award
- Evidence of continuous professional development at post graduate level or equivalent
- Commitment to complete an MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice which includes independent non-medical prescribing
- Neonatal intensive care of the newborn qualification
Desirable
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Attainment of relevant modules studied at Masters level
- Leadership Modules
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support Instructor/Provider
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant clinical and managerial experience
- Evidence of managing change in clinical practice, with the ability to lead and motivate others
- Proven record of clinical leadership
- Experience of working within multi professional settings and contributing to effective team working
- Significant post-registration neonatal surgical experience
Desirable
- Significant experience working within speciality
- Experience using outcome measures and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the impact of the role of ACPs in service delivery
- Knowledge of local and national healthcare agendas/strategy and policies and how they relate to service
- Demonstrate commitment and ability to undertake and successfully complete an educational programme at Master's level
- Demonstrate skilled written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the management of extreme preterm infants and neonatal intensive care
- Understanding of Neonatal Operational Delivery Network
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).
