Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Sheffield Children's; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust for a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in the Paediatric Critical Care Unit. This three-year apprenticeship combines academic study with essential work-based training, aimed at developing advanced clinical skills and delivering high-quality care to children and young people.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Registered with a relevant healthcare professional body.
• Commitment to complete an MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Evidence of continuous professional development at post graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Work within a defined scope of practice and agreed clinical standards.
• Consolidate knowledge in paediatric critical care.
• Complete the RCPCH competency portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Decision Making

Advanced Assessment

Education

Degree-level registration qualification

MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Permanent | Full-time | SCH Internal Applicants Only

An exciting opportunity has arisen to develop our team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) within the Paediatric Critical Care Unit at Sheffield Children's. We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring person with paediatric critical care experience to join the Advanced Clinical Practice apprenticeship programme at the University of Sheffield, starting September 2025.

As an ACP apprentice, you will train and work as part of the medical team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children, young people, and their families.

This three-year apprenticeship programme combines academic study with work-based learning, leading to a Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice. The training is based on the RCPCH and RCN standards for advanced level practice, and your learning will be supported by an experienced team, including a designated ANP and Consultant mentor.

A learning agreement--developed in collaboration with your line manager and academic tutor--will outline educational milestones. Regular tripartite reviews will ensure you receive the necessary support throughout the programme.

About You:

Registered with a relevant healthcare professional body

Hold a degree-level registration qualification or an equivalent post-registration award

Understanding of the ACP role and its impact on service deliver

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing & Quality, you will:

Complete the RCPCH competency portfolio

Consolidate your knowledge in paediatric critical care

Work within a defined scope of practice and agreed clinical standards

The programme is structured around the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education, and Research.

You will develop and demonstrate advanced clinical skills while contributing to high-quality service delivery in your specialist area.

Pay Progression

Band 6 applicants will be paid at Band 6 for the first year, then progress to Band 7 for years 2 and 3. Band 7 applicants will remain on Band 7 throughout the three years.

Following training, all staff continue at Band 7 for approximately 3 months during transition, after which they will progress to Band 8a.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered with the relevant healthcare professional body.
• Evidence of continuous professional development at post graduate level or equivalent
• Commitment to complete an MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice which includes independent non-medical prescribing
• Independent non-medical prescriber
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support Instructor / Provider
• Leadership modules
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support Instructor / Provider

Experience

• Demonstrate relevant clinical and managerial experience
• Experience of audit and/or research
• Evidence of managing change in clinical practice, with the ability to lead and motivate others
• Proven record of clinical leadership
• Experience of working within multi professional settings and contributing to effective team working
• Direct supervision of junior staff
• Significant experience working within speciality
• Experience using outcome measures and audit

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of the role of ACPs in service delivery
• Knowledge of local and national healthcare agendas/strategy and policies and how they relate to the service
• Knowledge of primary healthcare issues affecting the local population
• Understanding the legal and ethical responsibilities with regards to autonomous practice
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical human factors in delivery of healthcare in a practice setting
• Demonstrate commitment and ability to undertake and successfully complete an educational programme at Master's level
• Ability to demonstrate progression towards advanced levels of practice which include, advanced clinical decision making, advanced assessment and diagnosis and implementing evidence based treatment plans
• Ability to deliver safe clinical practice, incorporating human factors in all decision making processes
• Ability to work in a complex, changing and challenging environment
• Ability to manage complex, sensitive information and understanding barriers to communication, adjusting mode of communication to enable patient needs to be met
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries and interlink with other professionals across specialities and with other agencies
• Able to work under pressure and to deal with emergency situations safely and effectively
• Ability to manage complex and challenging patient centred situations professionally and effectively
• Demonstrate skilled, written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records
• Ability to act with local guidelines and protocols
• Basic computer and keyboard skills
• Ability to incorporate clinical human factors

Personal Attributes

• Positive attitude to innovation and change.
• Can self-analyse own work and performance, with the ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately.
• Self-directed, proactive and keen to network with other ACP trainees.

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.

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