Job summary
An exciting career opportunity has arisen in Acute Medicine within the Acute & Emergency and Pharmacy Directorate at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, for a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Band 8a).
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop new clinical experience, skills and knowledge across the entire spectrum of acute medical presentations.
The role is a fixed term contact or secondment opportunity until January 2026.
Main duties of the job
The role provides specialist assessment and management of patients across our Acute Medical Unit, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and the Emergency Department under the supervision of a dynamic and supportive consultant body.
The successful candidate should have a friendly, compassionate and sensitive manner with a genuine desire and passion to help people. As this is a challenging role you must have the ability to demonstrate patience and empathy, with a good range of clinical skills, inspiring confidence and trust to all patients.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
* Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice or recognised qualification via the supported portfolio route from HEE Centre for Advancing Practice
* Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
* Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake
* Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
* Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
* Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
* Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP
* 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
* Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice
* Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
* Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
* Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents
Desirable
* Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
* Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
* Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses and activity for others
* Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for ACPs or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of all conditions seen in the speciality and their management
* Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
* 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
* Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
* Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
* Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
* Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g. Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP
Desirable
* Excellent presentation skills
* Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
* Self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
* Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
* Commitment to staff development and training
* 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
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