Job Overview
Trainee Respiratory Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Band 7
We are looking for a motivated
Trainee ACP
to join our Respiratory team and support the development of our
Acute Respiratory Virtual Ward.
Applicants must have at least
one Level 7 module in Physical Assessment,
Clinical Decision Making, or Non-Medical Prescribing.
We also welcome applications from
qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
You Will Need
Substantial experience in your current profession (Nurse, Midwife or AHP).
An interest and background in
respiratory care.
Commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-focused care.
This exciting role offers the opportunity to provide hospital-level care in patients' own homes, working as part of a specialist workforce within a supportive
multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Following a structured induction, this post will be primarily based at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough. The successful candidate will play a key role in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with chronic respiratory conditions who present with an acute flare.
Key Responsibilities Include
Optimising ongoing respiratory disease management and, where appropriate, coordinating safe and supported discharges onto the virtual ward.
Identifying respiratory patients in the Emergency Department and other inpatient areas.
Leading virtual ward board rounds as the senior clinician, supporting decision-making, and guiding the team in escalating or referring care as needed.
Providing clinical support and education to colleagues within the Frimley Adult Integrated Respiratory (FAIR) Team.
The post holder will also work closely with the wider respiratory team, which includes:
Spending time in community settings and delivering domiciliary respiratory care (around four shifts per month).
Participating in service integration across sites, including King Edward VII Hospital Windsor and other acute hospitals, particularly during the training period.
This role requires flexibility to support the development of a 7-day service in the future. During the initial training period, the post holder will work a 5-day rotation to gain comprehensive exposure across respiratory services.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Current unrestricted registration as a Nurse, Midwife or AHP
* At least one clinically relevant module at level 7, started MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification with a commitment to complete pathway
* Mentorship/teaching course or willingness to complete in first 6 months
Desirable criteria
* Leadership qualification/course
Experience
Essential criteria
* Some experience within the speciality at a band 6 or equivalent
* Substantial respiratory experience
* Evidence of ability to work at advanced practice level
* Management of patients with complex needs
Desirable criteria
* Management & Leadership experience at band 6 or 7 level
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Knowledge of current practice issues and interest in further learning
* Awareness of critical analysis & awareness of application of research to practice
* Evidence of good written and oral communication skills including presentations
* Able to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate solutions
Desirable criteria
* Ability and initiative to develop specialist areas of interest
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
* Flexible approach to shift patterns and service delivery
* Driving Licence and access to full use of a car
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values –
Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future
, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates' investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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