About this role
Job summary
Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
Band 7 - Full time (37.5hours/week) - Fixed term: 24 months
In this advanced role, the post holder will provide expert clinical management and care to patients requiring levels 1-3 care in Critical care in a role traditionally performed by medical staff.
The post holder will work clinically within Critical Care, in a supernumerary training capacity for 2 years, alongside a bespoke Post Graduate MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and Independent Prescribing.
The post holder will carry out practical assessments within the workplace and theoretical work with the University.
As part of the training programme the post holder will be released for study days / placements required to successfully complete the programme.
Main duties of the job
Role Definition
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced clinician to join our Critical Care team as a Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (tACCP). During a formal two-year training period, the post holder will balance clinical duties with the successful completion of an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, including Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP).
Operating under the supervision of a Medical Lead and ACCP Mentor, the trainee will develop the skills to undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, perform invasive interventions, and initiate complex treatment plans. The role bridges the gap between traditional professional boundaries, contributing to the medical tier and providing expert, evidence-based care to the critically ill while fulfilling the requirements of the FICM ACCP Curriculum.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC/HCPC Registration Registration to allow for independent prescribing Evidence of studying at level 6 or higher Post Registration Critical Care Course or equivalent Willingness to undertake MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice Advanced life support provider or willingness to undertake Evidence of recent, relevant continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable
Teaching or mentorship qualification Leadership or management qualification
Experience Essential
Substantial number of years post-registration experience in an acute clinical setting Significant critical care experience at a senior level (Substantial experience working at AFC Band 6 level or above) Comprehensive portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievements in clinical practice Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and contributing to clinical decision-making Knowledge of the FICM ACCP Curriculum and the 4 Pillars of Advanced Practice.
Desirable
Experience of autonomous practice Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups Experience of managing teams/individuals
Skills Essential
Portfolio of evidence demonstrating enhanced clinical skills Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment, and be able to develop into making autonomous clinical decision in a fast-paced clinical environment High-level communication skills, including the ability to convey complex/sensitive information to patients and families. Evidence of mentoring/supervising junior staff
Education Essential
Ability to lead, motivate, and support a multi-professional team Understanding of clinical audit and its role in service development and clinical governance Ability to critically appraise research and apply findings to evidence-based clinical practice
Desirable
Evidence of leading or significantly contributing to a Quality Improvement (QI) project. Evidence of involvement in clinical research or publications.
Personal Essential
Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Trust Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence Highly motivated with a strong commitment to personal and professional development. Resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure in high-stress environments. Strong ethical framework and commitment to patient advocacy and confidentiality. High level of self-awareness and openness to constructive feedback/clinical supervision Computer skills including use of databases, spread sheets. Word, Excel. PowerPoint and other clinical support systems Ability to work flexible across a 7-day rota including weekends and bank holidays (once qualified)
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 Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT
Fountain Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)