About this role
Job summary
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, up to 30 hours per week available working nightshift. Full time and part time will be considered
Candidates to join in new intake for trainee ACP Masters in 2026 as part of this role at dedicated university (to be confirmed). During ACP training, day time working will be required to access learning opportunities.
We are looking to appoint dynamic and forward-thinking trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners (tACP) to our already established team.
The post holder will support the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) on the Cumberland Infirmary site and the Stroke Rehabilitation ward at West Cumberland Hospital.
Contribute to the planning processes for people with stroke disease within North Cumbria Integrated care NHS Trust, providing:
To work independently at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high quality care making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment.
To provide clinical leadership and support within the nursing teams in developing the Stroke service to improve the patient experience.
To support Consultants with day to day clinical activity (to be determined according to need of specialist area).
To provide in-patient areas with consistent high quality clinical care.
To support Trust Management teams with on-going clinical care provision and assist with effective patient flow through the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Manage the complete clinical care for patients within the Stroke Unit, to enhance patient care and improve patient flow in line with national standards. Undertake comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, analysing differential diagnoses and decide on the appropriate treatment based on clinical findings for patients with complex multi-dimensional acute or chronic clinical conditions. Prescribe medication as appropriate, order investigations, refer to other professionals for tests or examinations and admit or discharge autonomously within the scope of agreed clinical guidelines. Identify the need for improvement and change within the area of responsibility and following agreement and approval, implement new policies and practices and where appropriate, service re-design solutions to better meet the needs of the patients and the service Provide clinical leadership to other staff within the area of responsibility that will ensure they are provided with the relevant clinical advice, guidance and support to undertake their duties The T ACP in HASU will work towards advanced-level capability across all aspects of the patient pathway following stroke. There may be times when the Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner may have to travel and be based at West Cumberland Hospital at Whitehaven.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered healthcare practitioner Leadership skills Educated to Master's degree level or has proven ability to this level Portfolio demonstrates continual professional development ILS provider Non-Medical prescriber or ability to undertake training
Desirable
ALS provider/instructor
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by significant post-registration experience and specialist knowledge of the clinical area applied for Evidence of management skills gained through theory and / or practice Experience of mentoring and developing staff Advanced clinical experience in speciality
Desirable
Experience in acute care setting
Skills Essential
Ability to problem solve, analyse, compare and interpret complex information before making a decision Prioritise clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action Demonstrate good organisational skills Ability to present information to individuals and groups as required using appropriate resources Has basic IT skills Participate in audits and research within own clinical area Use the results of research to inform own clinical practice
Communication Essential
Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, the public and staff by using negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills Understand and overcome barriers to communication Accurately maintain patient records; record own data Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
Negotiating skills
Analytical and judgemental skills Essential
Identify and solve problems, analyse, compare and interpret complex information before reaching a judgement and making a decision Prioritise problems, assess associated risks and takes appropriate action
Planning and organisational skills Essential
Liaise with consultants/senior team members in organising work Follow national, Trust policies and procedures and ensure other members of staff do likewise. Support development of the ACP service, area of practice and self Contribute to policy and practice changes
Physical skills Essential
Has physical skills to ensure accuracy and dexterity required for a number of clinical procedures i.e. ABG's, IVIs, Catheters
Responsibilities for patient/client care Essential
Responsible for assessment of on-going care and for planning effective transition of care at time of discharge/ transfer Ensure awareness of consultant plans for their client groups and communicate plans to junior medical staff for their completion where the ACP is unable to complete Ensure ward nursing staff are aware of all patients within the hospital environment who are cared for by their named consultant and who may be waiting for transfer Support Ward/unit sister in the effective management of resources and safe use of equipment Ensure equipment utilised is maintained and take responsibility for the appropriate safe handling and storage of patient's personal possessions
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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cumberland Infirmary
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)