Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Your contract will be fixed term due to this role being an apprenticeship. You will be required to achieve the necessary qualification/competencies to subsequently apply for/be promoted into the fully qualified role as defined locally.

This position is subject to completion of the required competencies set at a national or local level and on completion the fixed term contract will end. As such your fixed term contract of employment can only continue for its specified duration if you comply with these requirements. Consequently, your fixed term contract status will be reviewed to accommodate the Trusts legal obligations in accordance with the Fixed Term Contract Regulations in relation to your individual employment status and the successful timely completion of all the elements of your apprenticeship. The fully qualified role will be on a permanent basis should you complete your apprenticeship as defined within the competencies set as above.

If you are currently employed by STH you will need approval to undertake this apprenticeship on a temporary basis from your substantive manager.

You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Advanced Clinical Practitioner team where there will be opportunities to contribute not only to clinical care, but also to quality improvement, education and research. Your training will be supported by the a dedicated clinical educator within the department, a Designated Medical Practitioner (GP) as well as the Advanced Practice (AP) Academy at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals who provide a structured yet supportive training environment for trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs).

The Academy brings together key elements such as education, supervision, clinical training, and professional development, all aligned with national standards and the four pillars of advanced practice. The Academy works closely with local universities and offers tailored learning opportunities, including a comprehensive induction, simulation, study days, and regular peer support forums. With strong governance and a focus on consistency and quality, it creates a positive learning environment where trainees feel supported, stay on track, and develop the confidence and competence needed to become safe, effective, and autonomous ACPs.

Applicants are welcomed from those professional groups eligible to undertake non-medical prescribing under current statutory requirements. Also, transferable skills from other services will be very beneficial as we are also looking to enhance the skills of our team, especially those of being able to work autonomously, with a good knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and Primary Care disease management.

This is a very dynamic out of hours department, therefore, please ensure that to avoid disappointment, prior to applying you must meet the essential criteria on the Person Specification with no exceptions, as otherwise your application will not be processed.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
• The candidate must be eligible to apply for and willing to complete a full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Eligibility criteria includes an Honours degree at 2.2 or above in a related health care subject. Alternatively, evidence of completion of pre-entry assessment at HEI or successful level 7 study will also be considered.
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
• Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake and successfully complete

Desirable

• Where possible study is funded via the apprenticeship route. If undertaking Apprentice programme, the candidate must be able to demonstrate GCSE English and Maths at C or above or functional skills assessment level 2. If unable to evidence the trainee must complete the functional skills assessment by the end of the Master's Programme (apprenticeship requirement).
• Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice
• Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
• Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
• Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering training / education to others
• Extensive relevant post registration experience (HEI requirement)
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice
• Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
• Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
• Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Can prioritise and manage own workload when faced with conflicting pressures
• High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
• Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
• Demonstrates ability to work/learn self-directed

Desirable

• In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations
• Study of therapeutics/diagnostics
• Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
• Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
• Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
• Commitment to staff development and training
• Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).