Job overview
We are delighted to welcome applications for the role of trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the community ACP team (East) based at Lightwood house.
The successful candidate will be supported to undertake a fully funded MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and role specific training in order to develop capability as an independent, autonomous, accountable practitioner. They will develop skills to enable them to work on their own initiative and take a lead role in clinical decision making, working collaboratively with the wider multi-professional team.
Once qualified they will be supported to progress through the local CASP gateway where the role then attracts AfC band 8a. 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.
Main duties of the job
The community ACP role offers variety through 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:
1. Expert advanced level practice (with a minimum clinical focus of 80%)
2. Professional leadership and consultancy
3. Education, training and development of self and others
4. Practice and service development, research, and evaluation
The trainee ACP will be supported with off the the job learning and support for their academic studies. When qualified our ACPs 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Experience of working in a community setting is desirable.
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 6 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 7 or Band 8a.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
6. Relevant Masters’ degree in Advanced Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Advanced Practice Digital Badge (Band 8a)
7. Willing and able to successfully complete a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice - which may be via the apprenticeship route (Band 6 & 7)
8. Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake (Band 6 & 7)
9. Must be able to provide written evidence of GCSE English and Maths at C or above (or equivalence) at the time of interview (apprenticeship requirement) (Band 6)
10. Honours degree recognised in the UK at 2.2 or above in a related health care subject, or an equivalent qualification (HEI requirement) (Band 6)
11. Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role) (Band 7 & 8a)
12. Advanced life support qualification (ALS) or Intermediate life support qualification (ILS) dependant on role (Band 8a)
13. Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake and successfully complete (Band 6 & 7)
14. Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice (Band 7 & 8a)
15. Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
16. Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
17. Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
18. Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice (Band 6)
19. Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role) (Band 6)
Experience
Essential criteria
20. Experience of delivering training / education to others
21. Significant post registration experience (HEI requirement) with Relevant setting (ie community / primary care / geriatric / frailty)
22. Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP (Band 8a)
23. Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available (Band 8a)
24. Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice using CASP (or equivalent if external applicant) (Band 8a)
25. Experience of undertaking service improvement activity (Band 8a)
26. Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity (Band 8a)
27. Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs) (Band 8a)
28. Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable criteria
29. Experience of undertaking service improvement activity (Band 6 & 7)
30. Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
31. Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs) (Band 7)
32. Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection (Band 6 & 7)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
33. Good base knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
34. Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
35. 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
36. Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
37. Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
Desirable criteria
38. Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
39. Knowledge and experience of appraisal processes
40. Excellent presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
41. Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
42. Self-motivated and able to work independently.
43. Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
44. Patient focussed with a ‘can do’ attitude
45. Commitment to staff development and training
46. Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service
47. Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
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Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
48. Job Description - Band 6-7 & Band 8a (PDF, 336.4KB)
49. Person Specification - Band 6-7 & Band 8a (PDF, 336.6KB)
50. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)
51. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
52. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)
53. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
54. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
55. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
56. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameSimon FroggattJob titleConsultant Practitioner (Community)Email addresssimon.froggatt@nhs.netTelephone number07776566324Additional information