Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join a friendly and dynamic team within the Cardiothoracic department at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with significant acute care experience to join a new team within the department.

We would like to hear from experienced registered healthcare professionals, and also those who may already hold (or working towards) level 7 modules/qualifications with the ability to APEL in to the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme.

The Cardiothoracic department at Castle Hill Hospital is a busy tertiary centre. It provides cardiac and thoracic surgery services to the local population of Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire and provides specialist surgery to a much wider geographical area including North Lincolnshire and North Yorkshire.

Main duties of the job

Supported by the Trust, you will develop your knowledge and skills in the management of a wide array of both cardiac and thoracic surgery, as well as medical and trauma presentations and develop a high level of autonomy. You will also be required to complete your MSc in Advanced Practice alongside core and specialty competencies relevant to the role. Throughout your training, you will have the opportunity for personal development in the four pillars of advanced practice.

Upon successful completion of the training programme as a Qualified ACP you will progress to AFC Band 8a.

The role will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. You will (under supervision of a senior clinician), assist in the safe assessment, treatment, referral and discharge of patients in their designated directorate.

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding position we would welcome your application. We are therefore looking for individuals who have significant post-qualifying experience and have the drive, ambition and positivity to make this role succeed.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum

Contract

Training

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-25-7199496

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Rd, Cottingham

Hull

HU165JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Registration with either NMC or HCPC with the ability to prescribe
  • First degree 2:2 or above

Desirable

  • Possession of MSc Advanced Practice or working towards
  • Evidence of level 7 study
  • Advanced Resuscitation (ALS)
  • Leadership/management course
  • Evidence of post- reg CPD
  • Non-medical prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working in a registered practitioner role (registered role with the ability to prescribe) within secondary care
  • Evidence of audit experience
  • Evidence of recent teaching to large or small groups

Desirable

  • Evidence of mentorship and supervision of staff
  • Evidence of involvement in change management

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential

  • Evidence of practical skills and competency in patient management
  • Effective communication both written and verbal Experience of MDT working
  • Evidence of working under own initiative with strong organisational skills and can work to deadlines
  • Time management ~ able to prioritise
  • Able to manage change both personally and leading others
  • Able to use problem solving skills
  • Computer skills (i.e., for radiology, pathology, microbiology ordering as per Trust protocols, utilising patient systems)
  • Ability to motivate self and others
  • Diplomacy and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrate understanding of current developments in the speciality
  • Knowledge of current NHS Advanced practice frameworks
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management

Desirable

  • Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to write reports for senior management
  • Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Willing to undertake the academic and clinical
  • ACP training programme
  • Creative/innovative and adaptable
  • Must be flexible with working environment and shift patterns
  • Demonstrate personal resilience
  • Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Registration with either NMC or HCPC with the ability to prescribe
  • First degree 2:2 or above

Desirable

  • Possession of MSc Advanced Practice or working towards
  • Evidence of level 7 study
  • Advanced Resuscitation (ALS)
  • Leadership/management course
  • Evidence of post- reg CPD
  • Non-medical prescribing

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working in a registered practitioner role (registered role with the ability to prescribe) within secondary care
  • Evidence of audit experience
  • Evidence of recent teaching to large or small groups

Desirable

  • Evidence of mentorship and supervision of staff
  • Evidence of involvement in change management

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential

  • Evidence of practical skills and competency in patient management
  • Effective communication both written and verbal Experience of MDT working
  • Evidence of working under own initiative with strong organisational skills and can work to deadlines
  • Time management ~ able to prioritise
  • Able to manage change both personally and leading others
  • Able to use problem solving skills
  • Computer skills (i.e., for radiology, pathology, microbiology ordering as per Trust protocols, utilising patient systems)
  • Ability to motivate self and others
  • Diplomacy and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrate understanding of current developments in the speciality
  • Knowledge of current NHS Advanced practice frameworks
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management

Desirable

  • Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to write reports for senior management
  • Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Willing to undertake the academic and clinical
  • ACP training programme
  • Creative/innovative and adaptable
  • Must be flexible with working environment and shift patterns
  • Demonstrate personal resilience
  • Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Rd, Cottingham

Hull

HU165JQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Rd, Cottingham

Hull

HU165JQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Claire Neve

claire.neve1@nhs.net

07876281562

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum

Contract

Training

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

356-25-7199496

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Rd, Cottingham

Hull

HU165JQ


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