About this role
Job summary
The purpose of this role is to develop a clear pathway of progression, training, and career structure for Advanced Clinical Practitioners within Cardiology Team Services.
This training role will include initial a Monday to Friday working pattern with rostered study leave to support training. As the trainee develops this will move towards a 7-day working pattern with an element of shift work and afterhours working in the latter years of the programme. This post will develop to a Band 8a upon completion of a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice which includes an Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
The post holder will be required to undergo a wide range of core, generic, and specialty based clinical capabilities demonstrating a robust portfolio of clinical and academic evidence to demonstrate all four pillars of advanced practice (clinical, research, managerial/leadership, education) relevant to the area of practice.
Main duties of the job
The trainee ACP will need to demonstrate completion of all clinical/ internal and academic standards as set out by the ACP training framework/ capabilities before progression to Band 8a is awarded through a final ARCP panel. The trainee ACP will undertake the clinical and academic training programme over a 3-year period which will involve rotating to other clinical areas within the first 2 years of the programme and returning to their base specialty for their final year. In year 3 of the programme there will be an element of service delivery requirement in the transition to a qualified role. The trainee ACP will work within their appointed clinical area of specialty and will form part of planned alternative workforce model in the employed specialty. The role will be utilised within the medical workforce model but will not be a replacement to resident doctors. The successful candidate is expected to remain in employment with the Trust for 3 years after completion of training.
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC or HCPC registration Ability to work/study at Master's level and complete associated academic qualification for role within a set timeframe. This includes both clinical and academic criteria to become an Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Desirable
Computer literacy Non-Medical Prescriber
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and clinical audit Excellent clinical reasoning/clinical decision making Extensive post registration experience with significant experience within Acute Medicine/ Emergency Care or working with Frail older patients at Band 6 level or above (or equivalent) Evidence of extensive professional/clinical knowledge in frailty/ acute/emergency medicine supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and clinical audit Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
Desirable
Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD Evidence of involvement in policy and practice change Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses or other allied health professionals in clinical/academic practice
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.
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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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals
Shrewsbury & Telford
TF1 6TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)