Job summary The qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner will be an independent, autonomous, accountable practitioner working on their own initiative and taking a lead role in clinical decision making, working collaboratively with the wider multi-professional team. They will fulfil a senior role in the clinical team with the autonomy to initiate action based on their interpretation of policies/guidelines, seeking advice if required. The post holder will also provide expert advice delivering advanced clinical practice, clinical leadership and supervision, support and mentorship for multidisciplinary professionals including junior ACPs and trainee ACPs, junior medical staff and clinical nursing staff of all grades. Main duties of the job The role will be structured around the four core functions of advanced practice: Expert advanced level practice (with a minimum clinical focus of 80%) Professional leadership and consultancy Education, training and development of self and others Practice and service development, research, and evaluation The ACP should have a minimum of 12hrs per month (pro rata) for work relating to the non-clinical pillars and to ensure maintenance of competency in all areas of the role. This will facilitate improvements to patient care through the education of others, and quality/service improvement associated with leadership and research activities. Band 7 is achieved through completion of a PGdip Advanced Clinical Practice or relevant Masters in Advanced Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Digital Badge. Band 8a is achieved through evidencing competence in all elements of the NHSE Multi-Professional Advanced Clinical Practice Framework (HEE 2017), this is demonstrated using the bespoke ACP annual appraisal process known locally as CASP gateway process. The successful candidate would be expected to be flexible and provide cover where needed city wide / dependant on service provision, covering hours between 8am - 8pm over a 7 day period. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. The Combined Community and Acute (CCA) care group is the largest of 12 care groups in the Trust. The Care Group has a workforce of over 2,500 people, and a budget of approximately £120 million. There are 39 discrete services, with over 85 teams, and we have 363 beds (128 in the community) plus virtual wards. We work in around 38 venues including 5 hospital sites, 16 staff vases in community venues, 4 bedded units in community and multiple venues in the community for delivery of care to patients. Our community ACP team sits within the Integrated Community Care (ICC) Directorate. ICC is the largest Directorate within CCA and supports people in their own homes and communities by providing high quality health services promoting independence and improving quality of life. The services are delivered by multidisciplinary teams and include primary care out of hours service, integrated community teams (nursing and therapy), podiatry services, Single Point of Access (SPA), admissions avoidance and discharge to assess services. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 190-8789-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 7 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8a. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 7 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8a. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential (Band 7&8a) Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience (Band 7) Willing and able to successfully complete a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice - which may be via the apprenticeship route (Band 7) Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice (Band 7&8a) Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (Band 7&8a) Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake (Band 7&8a) Evidence of relevant continuous professional development (Band 8a) Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Advanced Practice Digital Badge Desirable (Band 7&8a) Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience (Band 7&8a) Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience Experience Essential (Band 7) Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice (Band 7) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence (Band 7) Experience of delivering training / education to others (Band 8a) Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP (Band 8a) Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available (Band 8a) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice using CASP (or equivalent if external applicant) (Band 8a) Experience of undertaking service improvement activity (Band 8a) Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity (Band 8a) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs) (Band 8a) Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents Desirable (Band 7) Experience of undertaking service improvement activity (Band 7) Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs (Band 7) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs) (Band 7&8a) Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection (Band 8a) Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice (Band 8a) Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses and activity for others (Band 8a) Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for ACPs or equivalent Skills and Knowledge Essential (Band 7&8a) In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management (Band 7&8a) Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans (Band 7&8a) High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families (Band 7&8a) Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures (Band 7&8a) Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations (Band 8a) Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others (Band 8a) Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g. Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP Desirable (Band 7) Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others (Band 7) Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP" (Band 7&8a) Excellent presentation skills (Band 8a) Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice Personal Qualities Essential (Band 7&8a) Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships (Band 7&8a) Self-motivated and able to work independently. (Band 7&8a) Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude (Band 7&8a) Commitment to staff development and training (Band 7&8a) Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service. (Band 7&8a) Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential (Band 7&8a) Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience (Band 7) Willing and able to successfully complete a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice - which may be via the apprenticeship route (Band 7) Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice (Band 7&8a) Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (Band 7&8a) Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake (Band 7&8a) Evidence of relevant continuous professional development (Band 8a) Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Advanced Practice Digital Badge Desirable (Band 7&8a) Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience (Band 7&8a) Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience Experience Essential (Band 7) Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice (Band 7) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence (Band 7) Experience of delivering training / education to others (Band 8a) Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP (Band 8a) Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available (Band 8a) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice using CASP (or equivalent if external applicant) (Band 8a) Experience of undertaking service improvement activity (Band 8a) Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity (Band 8a) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs) (Band 8a) Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents Desirable (Band 7) Experience of undertaking service improvement activity (Band 7) Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs (Band 7) Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs) (Band 7&8a) Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection (Band 8a) Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice (Band 8a) Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses and activity for others (Band 8a) Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for ACPs or equivalent Skills and Knowledge Essential (Band 7&8a) In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management (Band 7&8a) Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans (Band 7&8a) High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families (Band 7&8a) Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures (Band 7&8a) Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations (Band 8a) Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others (Band 8a) Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g. Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP Desirable (Band 7) Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others (Band 7) Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP" (Band 7&8a) Excellent presentation skills (Band 8a) Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice Personal Qualities Essential (Band 7&8a) Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships (Band 7&8a) Self-motivated and able to work independently. (Band 7&8a) Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude (Band 7&8a) Commitment to staff development and training (Band 7&8a) Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service. (Band 7&8a) Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)