Job summary
Are you an experienced critical care professional ready to take the next step in your clinical career? Join our forward-thinking Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) as we transition into advanced clinical practice, enhancing the response to deteriorating patients across the hospital.
We are seeking two dynamic and motivated individuals to join our expanding team. As part of the CCOT, you will work autonomously to support ward-based teams in managing acutely unwell patients, playing a vital role in improving patient safety and clinical outcomes beyond the critical care setting.
About the Role:
- Full-time substantive post (minimum 30 hours/week)
- Participation in an extended hours and weekend rota
- City-wide working across Sheffield Teaching Hospitals sites
- Supported enrolment onto a Master's-level Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) programme
- Dedicated study time for academic work alongside clinical duties
About You:
- Extensive experience in critical care
- Completion of CC3N Steps competencies 1, 2, and 3 or equivalent.
- A strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
- Passionate about improving outcomes for deteriorating patients
- Eager to develop within advanced clinical practice
Join us and be part of a team at the forefront of transforming care for acutely ill patients. If you're ready to embrace the challenge and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Trainee ACCP in CCOT, you will work autonomously to deliver high-quality, individualised care to acutely ill and deteriorating patients outside of the critical care unit.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive A-E assessments, create and implement care plans to prevent deterioration.
- Monitor interventions, adjusting as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide expert advice and clinical support regarding critical care.
- Participate in the hospital cardiac arrest team as a clinical leader.
- Support post-critical care patients, offering both physical and psychological follow-up and appropriate referrals.
Education and Training:
- Deliver trust-wide education, including bedside teaching and Deteriorating Patient Study Days.
- Promote best practices and contribute to ward staff development.
Service Development and Collaboration:
- Represent and promote CCOT across the Trust, building strong relationships with ward teams.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Engage in service improvement and development efforts within CCOT.
Professional Values:
- Show commitment to ongoing professional growth and advancing CCOT's vision.
- Foster a positive, collaborative team culture focused on excellent care delivery.
Working Hours: The role currently covers 08:00-18:00, seven days a week. Be prepared for future 24/7 coverage and cross-site work as the service expands.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner will be working towards becoming an autonomous, accountable practitioner who will work on their own initiative and in collaboration with medical, nursing, and allied health professional colleagues as required Until signed off as competent, the Trainee ACP will work under the supervision of qualified clinician whilst developing the skills that enable them to become an autonomous practitioner. The role will be structured around the four core functions of advanced practice:
- Expert clinical practice (with a minimum clinical focus of 80%)
- Professional leadership and consultancy
- Education, training and development of self and others
- Practice and service development, research, and evaluation
For more information please refer to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner will be working towards becoming an autonomous, accountable practitioner who will work on their own initiative and in collaboration with medical, nursing, and allied health professional colleagues as required Until signed off as competent, the Trainee ACP will work under the supervision of qualified clinician whilst developing the skills that enable them to become an autonomous practitioner. The role will be structured around the four core functions of advanced practice:
- Expert clinical practice (with a minimum clinical focus of 80%)
- Professional leadership and consultancy
- Education, training and development of self and others
- Practice and service development, research, and evaluation
For more information please refer to the job description.
Person Specification
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
- 3 years 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
- Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations
- Excellent presentation skills
- Study of therapeutics/diagnostics
- Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
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
Person Specification
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
- 3 years 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
- Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations
- Excellent presentation skills
- Study of therapeutics/diagnostics
- Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
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.
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).
