Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Haematology. The role covers autonomous clinical assessments for acute, emergency, and elective patients, with leadership in delivering elective assessment services and supporting nursing staff within a multi-professional team.

The post is banded from Band 7, potentially 8a based on experience; offers professional development, flexible working, and a strong benefits package within the

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration or HCPC registration
• Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice (may be via apprenticeship)
• Advanced Physical Assessment module and Non‑Medical Prescribing
• ALS qualification or willingness to undertake
• Evidenced CPD and leadership qualifications

Responsibilities

• Perform autonomous clinical assessments for haematology patients.
• Order and carry out investigations and initiate treatments within competence.
• Lead, develop, implement and evaluate elective assessment services.
• Provide leadership and support to nursing staff within the service.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Non-Medical prescribing

Advanced physical assessment

Leadership

Communication

Audit and research

Training supervision

Education

NMC HCPC registration

Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice

ALS qualification

Portfolio of CPD

Job description

Site Royal Hallamshire Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £49,387 - £64,750 pa/pro rata for part time staff Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 16/10/2026

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative qualified ACP, to join the Haematology team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant will start at Band 7 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8a.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will work autonomously as a practitioner. They will undertake clinical assessments for acute, emergency, and elective haematology patients. They will order and carry out investigations and initiate treatments within defined competence and protocols in collaboration with the senior clinicians and multi-professional team.

The ACP will lead, develop, implement, and evaluate the delivery of elective assessment services.

They will provide leadership and clinical support to nurses working in the service in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary and senior nursing team.

Working for our organisation

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 employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Detailed job description and main 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 Qualification

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) A full master’s in advanced clinical Practice which may be via the apprenticeship route
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Advanced Physical Assessment module and Non-Medical Prescribing.
• (Band 7) Advanced life support qualification ALS or willingness to undertake
• (Band7 & Band 8a) Advanced Physical Assessment module and Non-Medical Prescribing.
• (Band 8a) MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Advanced Practice Digital Badge
• (Band 8a) Advanced life support qualification ALS
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
• (Band 8a) Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998
• (Band 7) Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Significant relevant experience as a 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
• (Band7) Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off competence of knowledge
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice Evidence of knowledge and expertise in the care and management of Haematology patients
• (Band 8a) Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Experience of undertaking service improvement 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
• (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 7 Band 8a) Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses and activity for others
• (Band 8a) Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
• (Band 8a) Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
• (Band 8a) Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for ACPs or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of all conditions seen in the speciality and their management
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
• (Band 7 & Band 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 8a) Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g. Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP
• (Band 7) Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Excellent presentation skills
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice

Personal Qualities

• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Self-motivated and able to work independently
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Patient focussed with a ‘can do’ attitude
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Commitment to staff development and training
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• (Band 7 & Band 8a) Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.