Job summary Are you a dedicated healthcare professional looking to advance your career in Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)? We are excited to offer a Trainee ACP position at Barnsley Hospital, with university training commencing in September. As a Trainee ACP, you will start at Band 6 and progress to Band 7 upon completing three core modules. Once you successfully complete the full course and competencies, you will be uplifted to Band 8a. We welcome fully qualified applicants, that will be banded at 8a This is a fantastic opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, work within a dynamic surgical SDEC team, and make a real difference to patient care. SDEC is committed to the growth and development of the ACP role and are keen to support education and of evolution of its team members. The Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit is for patients who require emergency surgical care that day or can be treated on an ambulatory basis without the need for admission. Surgical SDEC is located next to the Emergency Department (ED) / medical SDEC and is close to the radiology department. The unit is open from 7:30am-8pm with referrals being accepted from 8am to 6pm seven days a week. The successful candidate will be joining our unit at an exciting time in its development and will be part of a friendly and supportive team. Main duties of the job Once qualified you will be expected to work autonomously but within a wider surgical team, assessing, ordering and interpreting investigations, diagnosis and creating an appropriate management plan. This involves complex diagnostic decision making, prescribing, treatment planning and the ability to manage complex situations effectively, safety and decisively, whilst being supported by our SDEC clinical lead and SpR. We are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service. About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility - Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9163-3474E-02-25 Job locations Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for 3474 Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for 3474 Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Person Specification Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Valid NMC) or Allied Health Professional (Valid HCPC) Honours degree Teaching qualification - ENB 997/8 or similar Desirable Studying towards post graduate diploma / masters Components include: Nurse prescribing clinical assessment x-ray interpretation diagnostic imaging ALS provider Experience Essential Significant post registered experience which should include experience in the specialist area. Significant relevant experience. Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies i.e. medical competencies relevant to area. Evidence/acceptance of managing change. Evidence of management and leadership. Extensive post registration experience at Band 6 level. Skills and Abilities Essential Effective interpersonal/ communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Desirable Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills. Demonstrable influencing skills. Demonstrable decision making skills. Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery. Ability to work under own initiative and plan own workload. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Ability to deliver sensitive complex condition related information. To work in an environment where change is constant. Research and Audit. Extensive knowledge of current healthcare issues. Confidentiality. Desirable Proven leadership qualities. Demonstrable problem solving. Proven organisation skills. Team working. Clinical governance. Risk management. Health and Safety. Person Specification Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Valid NMC) or Allied Health Professional (Valid HCPC) Honours degree Teaching qualification - ENB 997/8 or similar Desirable Studying towards post graduate diploma / masters Components include: Nurse prescribing clinical assessment x-ray interpretation diagnostic imaging ALS provider Experience Essential Significant post registered experience which should include experience in the specialist area. Significant relevant experience. Successful completion of core and relevant specialist competencies i.e. medical competencies relevant to area. Evidence/acceptance of managing change. Evidence of management and leadership. Extensive post registration experience at Band 6 level. Skills and Abilities Essential Effective interpersonal/ communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Desirable Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills. Demonstrable influencing skills. Demonstrable decision making skills. Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery. Ability to work under own initiative and plan own workload. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Ability to deliver sensitive complex condition related information. To work in an environment where change is constant. Research and Audit. Extensive knowledge of current healthcare issues. Confidentiality. Desirable Proven leadership qualities. Demonstrable problem solving. Proven organisation skills. Team working. Clinical governance. Risk management. Health and Safety. 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). Additional information 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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)