Aspiring Advanced Critical Care Practitioner

Transformation Unit; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) in Critical Care. This fixed-term apprenticeship-based role starts at Band 6 with progression to Band 7 after meeting academic and clinical competencies.

The post involves structured clinical and academic training, under supervision, to develop advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning and patient management skills for critically ill adults within the Critical Care Directorate.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC or HCPC registration.
• Eligible for MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice; honours degree 2.2+ in related health care subject.
• Evidence of CPD and continuous professional development.
• ALS/ILS or willingness to undertake and complete.
• Apprenticeship route requires GCSE English and Maths or functional skills ready.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced assessment and management of critically ill patients.
• Develop, implement and review evidence-based treatment plans.
• Perform advanced clinical procedures such as vascular access and arterial line insertion.
• Collaborate with Consultants, ACCPs and MDT to ensure safe, patient-centred care.
• Contribute to education, supervision and research activities; maintain professional standards.

Skills

NHS registration

HCPC registration

Clinical experience

Autonomous practice

Leadership

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Honours degree 2.2+ in health care subject

Functional skills / GCSEs (if apprent.)

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) in Critical Care. This fixed-term apprenticeship-based role starts at Band 6 with progression to Band 7 after meeting academic and clinical competencies.

The post involves structured clinical and academic training, under supervision, to develop advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning and patient management skills for critically ill adults within the Critical Care Directorate.