Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Community - UCR/VW)
Job Description
Job summary
We are delighted to welcome applications for the role of trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner within our community team. The successful applicant(s) will hold a minimum of a PGCert in Advanced Clinical Practice to include APACS (or equivalent) and Non-Medical Prescribing.
The trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner will be supported to complete an MSc Advanced Clinical Practice and to develop capability as an independent, autonomous, accountable practitioner working on their own initiative and taking a lead role in clinical decision making, working collaboratively with the wider multi-professional team.
The qualified ACP fulfils a senior role in the clinical team with the autonomy to initiate action based on their interpretation of policies/guidelines, seeking advice if required. Once qualified they will be supported to progress through the local CASP gateway where the role then attracts AfC band 8a.
The post holder will also provide expert advice delivering advanced clinical practice, clinical leadership and supervision, support and mentorship for multidisciplinary professionals including junior ACPs and trainee ACPs, junior medical staff and clinical nursing staff of all grades.
Main duties of the job
The community ACP role offers variety working across Hospital@Home (Virtual Ward), Urgent Community Response and complex case management services.
The role will be structured around the four core functions of advanced practice:
- Expert advanced level 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
The ACP should have a minimum of 12hrs per month (pro rata) for work relating to the non-clinical pillars and to ensure maintenance of competency in all areas of the role. This will facilitate improvements to patient care through the education of others, and quality/service improvement associated with leadership and research activities.
The successful candidate would be expected to be flexible and provide cover where needed city wide / dependant on service provision, covering hours between 8am - 8pm over a 7 day period.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of 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.
The Combined Community and Acute (CCA) care group is the largest of 12 care groups in the Trust. The Care Group has a workforce of over 2,500 people, and a budget of approximately £120 million. There are 39 discrete services, with over 85 teams, and we have 363 beds (128 in the community) plus virtual wards.
We work in around 38 venues including 5 hospital sites, 16 staff vases in community venues, 4 bedded units in community and multiple venues in the community for delivery of care to patients.
Our community ACP team sits within the Integrated Community Care (ICC) Directorate. ICC is the largest Directorate within CCA and supports people in their own homes and communities by providing high quality health services promoting independence and improving quality of life. The services are delivered by multidisciplinary teams and include primary care out of hours service, integrated community teams (nursing and therapy), podiatry services, Single Point of Access (SPA), admissions avoidance and discharge to assess services.
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.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 7 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8a.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
- Willing and able to successfully complete a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice - which may be via the apprenticeship route
- Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice
- Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing
- Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
- Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice
- Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence
- Experience of delivering training / education to others
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
- Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
- Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
- Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
- Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
- 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
- Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
Desirable
- Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
- Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP"
- Excellent presentation skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield
S5 7AU
