Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Cardiothoracic)

at  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We have a vacancy for a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner based on Wards Chesterman 3 and 4 in Cardiothoracic Services at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has a passion for Cardiothoracic Nursing and wishes to expand their clinical skills and follow a clinical career pathway.
The training will be at AfC Band 6. Progression to Band 7 is granted upon completion of the relevant competency sign off and required academic / professional training to enable autonomous practice.
To act as an autonomous (trainee) Advanced Clinical Practitioner working on their own initiative and in collaboration with nursing, medical and allied health professionals within the Cardiothoracic Directorate.
To deliver safe, high quality care to patients presenting with a variety of undifferentiated conditions as well as established cardiothoracic conditions. This will include using advanced clinical skills to undertake a comprehensive assessment, interpretation of investigations, provision of treatment and critical decision making about ongoing and definitive care.
To provide specialist advice and safe and effective clinical care working collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of cardiothoracic patients and supporting the delivery of evidence based practice.
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 a firm commitment to professional development of it’s staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 3 years due to this being a training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust’s legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 6 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 7.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
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 refer the Job description for details