Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities. Driven by strategic objectives & organisational values & behaviour, we are looking for people who believe strongly in delivering the best possible care to their patients. Led by Trust & Care Group Lead ACPs, NUH has well-established teams of ACPs in 18 specialties. A robust governance structure & career framework supports individual & team development. The post holder will have Trust-wide responsibility to promote clinical excellence in patient care by providing clinical advice & support to their multi-professional colleagues. The role will include developing audit & research projects & participating in up-dating & implementing departmental policies, protocols/guidelines, in line with national guidance & contemporary evidence. The qualified ACP will undertake the role in accordance with Trust & Departmental guidelines but have freedom to act within broad policies & protocols, in accordance with professional responsibilities & boundaries. The qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner will build on established specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to patients in respiratory working alongside the existing team. The post holder will be a 1st level registered nurse or registered allied health professional with an MSc in Advanced Practice and Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. They will have experience in working within the specialty or an equivalent setting. They will have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise with patients and their families in planning their care. They will be expected to provide evidence of their ongoing continuing professional development. Once appointed the candidate will be allocated a Consultant Supervisor who will have job planned time for monthly supervision meetings and will also complete and annual review of clinical practice. Once embedded within the specialty the successful candidate will have the ability to develop an area of sub specialist interest. The candidate will work alongside a consultant who will provide regular supervision, and we have ACPs working in the following outpatient areas; Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer, Bronchiectasis with plans to assist with sleep and ventilation services and pleural services. For further details / informal visits contact: