Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Acute services in Medicine and Frailty (Medicine for the elderly) at Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust, for the position of Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner within Acute Medicine and Department of Medicine for the Elderly . The post involves working across these services as part of the multidisciplinary team and as a valued member of the Advanced Practice team.
You must hold a first degree in a relevant subject, with significant post registration experience including experience at a senior level.
Ideally you should have experience in secondary care - Acute Medicine and/ or Acute Frailty.
If you have a passion for Acute Frailty we are particularly keen to see your application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be practicing as a Trainee Advanced Practitioner within their designated specialty/directorate. They will be expected to undertake and pass the MSc in advanced clinical practice and complete the associated clinical practice competencies and portfolio required for the program and be deemed competent by the clinical supervisor and university.
The role will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice under supervision by a medical practitioner or qualified ACP. They will be supported to gain the necessary experience in line with the four pillars of advanced practice.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 1 October 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 13 October 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 1 October 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 13 October 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification and registration with Professional Governing Body - NMC/HCPC/ GHCP
- First level degree in a relevant subject
- Significant post registration experience and demonstrable experience in relevant specialty area
- Willingness to complete a MSc in advanced practice or provide evidence of equivalent
- Willingness to complete portfolio as provided
- Intermediate life support
Desirable
- Relevant Masters level education
- Advanced life support (as required for clinical area)
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience, with experience at senior level in services
- Team leadership experience, including effective staff management including HR issues, sickness, grievance and disciplinary management / investigation.
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills in managing the deteriorating patient
- High level of clinical skills for the area of work
Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed IT skills
- Awareness of relevant national and local key performance indicators
- Awareness of relevant local and national strategies
- Awareness of implications of advanced practice
Desirable
- Experience in recruitment and retention matters, staff appraisal and performance management
- Familiar with EPIC computer system
Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload.
- Leadership skills and proactivity in guiding own learning
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to form professional interpersonal relationships and to forge trust with colleagues and other stakeholders
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, assertiveness and commitment to all elements of role
- Adaptable, open and receptive to change
- Demonstrates attention to detail, completion and evaluation
Desirable
- Evidence of previous formal and informal teaching experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- Evidence of supporting others' development
- Competent and confident approach to practice
- Flexibility around anti-social working patterns
- Ability to synthesize information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification and registration with Professional Governing Body - NMC/HCPC/ GHCP
- First level degree in a relevant subject
- Significant post registration experience and demonstrable experience in relevant specialty area
- Willingness to complete a MSc in advanced practice or provide evidence of equivalent
- Willingness to complete portfolio as provided
- Intermediate life support
Desirable
- Relevant Masters level education
- Advanced life support (as required for clinical area)
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience, with experience at senior level in services
- Team leadership experience, including effective staff management including HR issues, sickness, grievance and disciplinary management / investigation.
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills in managing the deteriorating patient
- High level of clinical skills for the area of work
Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed IT skills
- Awareness of relevant national and local key performance indicators
- Awareness of relevant local and national strategies
- Awareness of implications of advanced practice
Desirable
- Experience in recruitment and retention matters, staff appraisal and performance management
- Familiar with EPIC computer system
Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload.
- Leadership skills and proactivity in guiding own learning
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to form professional interpersonal relationships and to forge trust with colleagues and other stakeholders
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, assertiveness and commitment to all elements of role
- Adaptable, open and receptive to change
- Demonstrates attention to detail, completion and evaluation
Desirable
- Evidence of previous formal and informal teaching experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- Evidence of supporting others' development
- Competent and confident approach to practice
- Flexibility around anti-social working patterns
- Ability to synthesize information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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).