Job summary B8a Respiratory Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) / B7 Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) (Final Year) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning, innovative, and dynamic Respiratory Service. With secured new funding, we are expanding our highly successful teams to enhance the Acute Respiratory Virtual Ward. This is a pivotal moment to be part of an evolving and progressive service. We welcome applications from experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP), Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP), or Trainee ACPs in their final year of training. This role is central to the development of the Acute Respiratory Virtual Ward, providing expert respiratory care to patientswhether on hospital admission, during their stay, or within their usual place of care via the virtual ward. You will work closely with a wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) and collaborate with specialist teams, including other virtual ward services. We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional with expertise in complex respiratory care. A commitment to delivering and promoting high-quality, evidence-based care is essential. As a senior team member, you will also engage with key stakeholders, including primary care, to drive service excellence and innovation. This is an opportunity not to be missedjoin us on this exciting journey and make a real impact in respiratory care. Main duties of the job Main duties of jobThe Virtual Ward is an exciting new service offering home based care to patients who would otherwise occupy a hospital bed. The care is delivered by a specialist workforce using face to face assessments and an integrated pathway to safely support patients in their own home. The developing Virtual Ward is looking at technology to assist with virtual assessment and monitoring to support the specialist in caring for people at home. Working closely with other regional experts, you will work both independently and as part of the supportive multi-Disciplinary team; providing care that is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation. This post will be predominantly based at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough the role will be to assess, diagnose and implement a treatment plan for patients with respiratory illness, facilitating virtual ward care where appropriate and desired. Integration into the wider respiratory team is essential, therefore, some time will be spent working from community sites and facilitating domiciliary care (approximately 4 shifts per month). The role requires flexibility in working patterns and is planned to cover a 7-day service in the future. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £55,877 to £62,626 a year Per annum incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 151-CG-87-M Job locations Wexham Park Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current unrestricted registration as a Nurse, Midwife or AHP MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification Teaching and assessing/mentorship qualification Registered Independent Prescriber (if relevant to role) Resuscitation/Life Support course (if appropriate to area and role) GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications) Desirable Leadership qualification/course ALS/ ATLS/ ETC/ APLS/ EPALS (as relevant to role) Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience Experience within the speciality Evidence of ability to work & lead autonomously at advanced practice level Management of patients with complex needs Evidence of delivery of training Clinical Supervision experience Contribution to audit Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change within a variety of clinical situations Desirable Management & Leadership experience Skills Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Advanced Clinical Practice skills Clinical Examination skills In-depth knowledge of current practice issues Skills in critical analysis & application of research to practice Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries, to negotiate effectively and resolve complex problems Evidence of good written and oral communication skills including presentations Able to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate solutions Desirable Ability and initiative to develop specialist areas of interest Special Requirements Essential Flexible approach to shift patterns and service delivery Ability to work weekends Full driving licence and access to a car for domiciliary work Desirable Ability to travel to different sites within and external to the Trust (dependent on role) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current unrestricted registration as a Nurse, Midwife or AHP MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification Teaching and assessing/mentorship qualification Registered Independent Prescriber (if relevant to role) Resuscitation/Life Support course (if appropriate to area and role) GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications) Desirable Leadership qualification/course ALS/ ATLS/ ETC/ APLS/ EPALS (as relevant to role) Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience Experience within the speciality Evidence of ability to work & lead autonomously at advanced practice level Management of patients with complex needs Evidence of delivery of training Clinical Supervision experience Contribution to audit Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change within a variety of clinical situations Desirable Management & Leadership experience Skills Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Advanced Clinical Practice skills Clinical Examination skills In-depth knowledge of current practice issues Skills in critical analysis & application of research to practice Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries, to negotiate effectively and resolve complex problems Evidence of good written and oral communication skills including presentations Able to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate solutions Desirable Ability and initiative to develop specialist areas of interest Special Requirements Essential Flexible approach to shift patterns and service delivery Ability to work weekends Full driving licence and access to a car for domiciliary work Desirable Ability to travel to different sites within and external to the Trust (dependent on role) 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. 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. 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)