Job summary
INTERVIEW DATE - 26th March 2025
Are you an Advanced Practitioner looking for a challenge?
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Training Hub are recruiting an
Advanced Practice Clinical
Lead (2 days
a week) to join our team
We are looking for someone that is passionate about their
role, is a confident educator and possesses strong leadership qualities to support
the delivery and ongoing development of Advanced Practice Training Programme
for Primary Care. This post is a job
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Why work at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Training hub?
Develop your own personal and professional skills
Share knowledge and develop new networks
Make a difference to the quality of learning experiences for
Trainee Advanced Practitioners
Be part of a dynamic, creative and supportive team
Base location would be home, with the ability to travel to other sites as required
Key working relationships: Tier 3 AP Educators, APs, Trainee APs and Practice Managers in General Practice. Colleagues in Anglia Ruskin University/Other HEIs. Advanced Practice Leads across the ICB and across the Region, Faculty of Advancing Practice (EOE); the Training Hub team
Main duties of the job
Purpose of the role
Facilitate a network of support for both Trainee and Qualified Advanced
Practitioners
Work collaboratively with local HEIs to ensure effective recruitment of
individuals who meet the eligibility criteria for the Advanced Practice
Training pathway
Identify and create opportunities to meet the learning and supervision needs of
Trainee Advanced Practitioners
Support Educators who are managing Trainees in difficulty and the
Trainees respectively
Recruit and train Advanced Practice and GP Educators in collaboration with the
GP Training Programme Directors (TPDs)
Collect and interpret data to assess the quality of the learning environment
Advise on CPD requirements of the Advanced Practice workforce
Act
as a conduit of information between Faculty of
Advanced Practice (NHS England) and Trainee and Qualified Advanced
Practitioners
Actively
participate in regional and national Advanced
Practice networks to keep up to date with emerging developments
The post-holder will act as a champion for Advanced
Practice, embedding a coordinated and sustainable approach to training and
education of the Advanced Practice workforce
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Training Hub is a dynamic and fast-growing NHS organisation set up to help our local practices attract, develop and retain people to work in General Practice across the county.
Hosted by Greater Peterborough Network (GPN), we have an office base at:
Allia Future Business Centre, Peterborough United Football Club, London Road, Peterborough, PE2 8AL
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Job Purpose
The main purpose of this role is to ensure that Trainee Advanced Practitioners (tAPs) have a high-quality learning experience and to support the ongoing development of newly qualified Advanced Practitioners (APs) and experienced Advanced Practice workforce in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough General Practices
The post holder will:
Actively participate in ICB wide and regional Advanced practice networks to keep up to date with emerging developments and the expected levels of practice and academic attainment required for Advanced Practitioners
- Work collaboratively with local HEIs to ensure effective recruitment of individuals who meet the eligibility criteria for an Advanced Practice training pathway and that the courses we fund are accredited
- Work collaboratively with the Training Hub Quality Team and GP Training Programme Directors (TPDs) to train GP and AP Educators
- Facilitate a network of support for both Trainee and Qualified Advanced Practitioners (e.g. Forums)
- Work with the Training Hub team to ensure that the CPD needs of Advanced Practitioners are met through appropriately commissioned courses and programmes of training
- Identify and create opportunities to meet the learning and supervision needs of Trainee Advanced Practitioners (e.g. Masterclass programme)
- Act as a point of contact for Practice Managers, GP Employers, Educators, Training and Qualified Advanced Practices for any practical issues that arise in relation to the training and deployment of Advanced Practitioners
- Contribute to developing and curating the Advanced Practice page on the Training Hub website
- Contribute to collecting and interpreting data to evaluate experience of Trainee and Qualified Advanced Practitioners and those responsible for supervising these clinicians
The job description and person specification are an outline of the activities, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Training Hub Manager
2. Relationships
The post holder will be able to:
Establish strong relationships and two-way communication channels with Advanced Practitioners, Trainee Advanced Practitioners, Educators, General Practice employers, the GP Training Programme Leads, the Advanced Practice ICB Leads and the Advancing Practice Faculty Team
Work in collaboration with our partner HEIs to promote and support a high-quality learning environment
Work collaboratively to resolve difficulties experienced by Trainee Advanced Practitioners
Sustain strong professional networks with colleagues in the Training Hub to support learning and development of the Advanced Practice workforce
3. Functional responsibilities
Leadership
Participate in and collaborate with ICB, regional and national Advanced Practice working groups to ensure C&P are contributing to the development of this emerging professional level of Practice and are supporting the evolving strategy both nationally and locally
In collaboration with the local HEIs, the Faculty for Advancing Practice and the General Practice employers maintain a process for recruiting and retaining clinicians of the right calibre to the Advanced Practice Training Programme
Recruit and support the development Tier 3 Advanced Practice Educators and work with the GP Training Programme Leads to ensure a standardised process for assuring that Educators are able to maintain their competence
Proactively identify and share good practice across professional networks
Take responsibility for own development of professional and leadership skills
Support for Advanced Practitioners
Provide peer support opportunities for Trainee and Qualified Advanced Practitioners
Identify and signpost Trainee and Qualified Advanced Practitioners to resources and training that supports them in their role. Where it makes sense, deliver training to support the development of Trainee and Qualified Advanced Practitioners
Act as a point of contact for any practical issues that arise for Trainee Advanced Practitioners
Relevant to all Staff
Act as a role model within the health community demonstrating high standards of practice and a professional attitude always
Maintain confidentiality and manage information sensitivity, acting as role model for colleagues. Comply with the Single Equality Scheme and must not discriminate on the grounds of sex, colour, race, ethnic or national origins, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief
All employees are subject to the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and must maintain strict confidentiality of information in accordance with their employers policy and, where applicable, with the relevant policy of their professional body. The post holder may access information only on a need to know basis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information only in the context of calculated Data Protection Guidelines
Note: The job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to reasonable changes in the light of organisational, professional, and other changes that may occur in the NHS, both locally and nationally
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Job Purpose
The main purpose of this role is to ensure that Trainee Advanced Practitioners (tAPs) have a high-quality learning experience and to support the ongoing development of newly qualified Advanced Practitioners (APs) and experienced Advanced Practice workforce in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough General Practices
The post holder will:
Actively participate in ICB wide and regional Advanced practice networks to keep up to date with emerging developments and the expected levels of practice and academic attainment required for Advanced Practitioners
- Work collaboratively with local HEIs to ensure effective recruitment of individuals who meet the eligibility criteria for an Advanced Practice training pathway and that the courses we fund are accredited
- Work collaboratively with the Training Hub Quality Team and GP Training Programme Directors (TPDs) to train GP and AP Educators
- Facilitate a network of support for both Trainee and Qualified Advanced Practitioners (e.g. Forums)
- Work with the Training Hub team to ensure that the CPD needs of Advanced Practitioners are met through appropriately commissioned courses and programmes of training
- Identify and create opportunities to meet the learning and supervision needs of Trainee Advanced Practitioners (e.g. Masterclass programme)
- Act as a point of contact for Practice Managers, GP Employers, Educators, Training and Qualified Advanced Practices for any practical issues that arise in relation to the training and deployment of Advanced Practitioners
- Contribute to developing and curating the Advanced Practice page on the Training Hub website
- Contribute to collecting and interpreting data to evaluate experience of Trainee and Qualified Advanced Practitioners and those responsible for supervising these clinicians
The job description and person specification are an outline of the activities, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Training Hub Manager
2. Relationships
The post holder will be able to:
Establish strong relationships and two-way communication channels with Advanced Practitioners, Trainee Advanced Practitioners, Educators, General Practice employers, the GP Training Programme Leads, the Advanced Practice ICB Leads and the Advancing Practice Faculty Team
Work in collaboration with our partner HEIs to promote and support a high-quality learning environment
Work collaboratively to resolve difficulties experienced by Trainee Advanced Practitioners
Sustain strong professional networks with colleagues in the Training Hub to support learning and development of the Advanced Practice workforce
3. Functional responsibilities
Leadership
Participate in and collaborate with ICB, regional and national Advanced Practice working groups to ensure C&P are contributing to the development of this emerging professional level of Practice and are supporting the evolving strategy both nationally and locally
In collaboration with the local HEIs, the Faculty for Advancing Practice and the General Practice employers maintain a process for recruiting and retaining clinicians of the right calibre to the Advanced Practice Training Programme
Recruit and support the development Tier 3 Advanced Practice Educators and work with the GP Training Programme Leads to ensure a standardised process for assuring that Educators are able to maintain their competence
Proactively identify and share good practice across professional networks
Take responsibility for own development of professional and leadership skills
Support for Advanced Practitioners
Provide peer support opportunities for Trainee and Qualified Advanced Practitioners
Identify and signpost Trainee and Qualified Advanced Practitioners to resources and training that supports them in their role. Where it makes sense, deliver training to support the development of Trainee and Qualified Advanced Practitioners
Act as a point of contact for any practical issues that arise for Trainee Advanced Practitioners
Relevant to all Staff
Act as a role model within the health community demonstrating high standards of practice and a professional attitude always
Maintain confidentiality and manage information sensitivity, acting as role model for colleagues. Comply with the Single Equality Scheme and must not discriminate on the grounds of sex, colour, race, ethnic or national origins, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief
All employees are subject to the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and must maintain strict confidentiality of information in accordance with their employers policy and, where applicable, with the relevant policy of their professional body. The post holder may access information only on a need to know basis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information only in the context of calculated Data Protection Guidelines
Note: The job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to reasonable changes in the light of organisational, professional, and other changes that may occur in the NHS, both locally and nationally
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent experience of working in primary care
- Extensive evidence of supporting learners in practice
- Evidence of delivering training and education using a range of methods
- Evidence of implementing quality improvements in own area of practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC / HPC or GPhC registration
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate / Professional Advocate Preparation
- Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCME)
- Tier 3 Advanced Practitioner Educator
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of formal training pathways and routes to Advanced Practice recognition
- Understanding of the Work based Supervision Requirements for Advanced Practice in Primary Care
- Pastoral skills with ability to support individual trainee and qualified Advanced Practitioners
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and in challenging and / or difficult circumstances
- Must be able to plan and prioritise own work effectively
- Ability to produce clear and concise reports and correspondence
- IT skills. Effective use of information and communication technology
- Personal Qualities / Other
- Demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Team worker
- Demonstrates good judgement and problem-solving skills
- An innovative and adaptable approach to work
- Able to operate within a frequently changing work environment
- Ability to deliver and accept constructive criticism and show respect for the views of others
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- Able to travel across the county
Desirable
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good working knowledge of primary care, the primary care workforce and primary care organisations (e.g. NHS England, ICB, PCNs)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent experience of working in primary care
- Extensive evidence of supporting learners in practice
- Evidence of delivering training and education using a range of methods
- Evidence of implementing quality improvements in own area of practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC / HPC or GPhC registration
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate / Professional Advocate Preparation
- Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCME)
- Tier 3 Advanced Practitioner Educator
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of formal training pathways and routes to Advanced Practice recognition
- Understanding of the Work based Supervision Requirements for Advanced Practice in Primary Care
- Pastoral skills with ability to support individual trainee and qualified Advanced Practitioners
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and in challenging and / or difficult circumstances
- Must be able to plan and prioritise own work effectively
- Ability to produce clear and concise reports and correspondence
- IT skills. Effective use of information and communication technology
- Personal Qualities / Other
- Demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Team worker
- Demonstrates good judgement and problem-solving skills
- An innovative and adaptable approach to work
- Able to operate within a frequently changing work environment
- Ability to deliver and accept constructive criticism and show respect for the views of others
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- Able to travel across the county
Desirable
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good working knowledge of primary care, the primary care workforce and primary care organisations (e.g. NHS England, ICB, PCNs)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
