Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Apprentice

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Job summary

*LSCft colleagues - Please be advised that if successful you will be required to commence in the role in January 2024. Please confirm with your current line manager that this would be supported prior to submitting an application*

Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship- Working age - Community Mental Health Teams

Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust are able to offer a fantastic opportunity for staff to undertake the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice through the apprenticeship route.

The aim of the Msc programme is to prepare trainees to develop contemporary practice and independent clinical decision making at an advanced level. Trainees will be supported to develop their capacity for critical analysis and transference of knowledge to practice.

Opportunities are available as follows:

Fylde Locality- Registered Nurse
The Bay Locality- Registered Nurse
Central - Registered Nurse /Occupational Therapist
Pennine -Registered Nurse /Occupational Therapist

If you are looking to apply for the Older Adult posts you will need to make your application HERE.

It is important that you state which location/locality you would like to apply for on your application.

Interviews are planned to take place in collaboration with the University on the 29th & 30th November.

Main duties of the job

The opportunity to undertake the MSc commencing in January 2024 is open to Nurses and Occupational Therapist who have extensive experience of working in Mental Health in a range of settings, across the trust in the following localities:

In order to apply for the apprenticeship, candidates must meet the below essential criteria:

Currently be working at band 7 or band 6, have at least three years post registration clinical experience in practice at this level or proof of equivalent experience in practice
A minimum of 2:2 class First Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education
Have a current professional registration with a relevant professional or statutory body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council
Be able to provide relevant references
Be in possession of original certificates for Maths and English GCSEs at Grade C/4+ or equivalent such as Level 2 functional skills - these will need to be produced after shortlisting if you are successful.

What support can students expect during training?

The programme is taught by lecturers and expert clinical practitioners in their field who will offer dedicated academic support and guidance and students will be allocated a named personal tutor. Students will also be supported in the workplace be designated practice mentors and facilitators. You will be supported through dedicated time to attend university and gain skills in the practice settings

About us

Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria, and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, in order for you to formally enrol on the course. Further details can be found on the UK Government website.

We want to recruit people to the service who share our values and are confident in their ability to contribute to the demonstrated effectiveness and acceptability of our service.

Staff at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trustwork to improve lives with a culture based on four corevalues:

We arekind

We are ateam

We arerespectful

We arealways learning

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Date posted

21 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum (subject to confirmation)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-APP-CS2478-CS-WA

Job locations

Working Age Community Mental Health Teams

Various

PR5 6AW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and the person specification attached to this vacancy for more details on the ACP role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and the person specification attached to this vacancy for more details on the ACP role.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

A minimum of 2:2 class Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education
Have a current professional registration with a relevant professional or statutory body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council
Maths and English GCSEs at Grade C/4+ or equivalent such as Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English

Knowledge

Essential

In depth knowledge of a range of approaches to mental health/physical health assessment.
Knowledge and understanding of current mental health/physical health issues/legislation.

Experience

Essential

Currently be working at band 7 or band 6, have at least three years post registration clinical experience in practice at this level or proof of equivalent experience in practice
Experience of risk assessment and management and its application practice.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Maintained development of clinical leadership skills
Evidence of critical analysis of research based in practice and subsequent implementation into practice
Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment

Personal

Essential

Evidence of commitment to undertaking Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship course.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

A minimum of 2:2 class Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education
Have a current professional registration with a relevant professional or statutory body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council
Maths and English GCSEs at Grade C/4+ or equivalent such as Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English

Knowledge

Essential

In depth knowledge of a range of approaches to mental health/physical health assessment.
Knowledge and understanding of current mental health/physical health issues/legislation.

Experience

Essential

Currently be working at band 7 or band 6, have at least three years post registration clinical experience in practice at this level or proof of equivalent experience in practice
Experience of risk assessment and management and its application practice.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Maintained development of clinical leadership skills
Evidence of critical analysis of research based in practice and subsequent implementation into practice
Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment

Personal

Essential

Evidence of commitment to undertaking Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship course.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Working Age Community Mental Health Teams

Various

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Working Age Community Mental Health Teams

Various

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)