Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Lung Cancer

University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire Nhs Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) in respiratory medicine focusing on lung cancer. The post involves direct patient assessments, history taking, clinical evaluation and prescribing under supervision, with progression towards Band 8a after competence assessment.

The role supports MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and non-medical prescribing, with emphasis on safe decision-making and collaborative practice within the

Qualifications

• Essential: Current UK healthcare professional registration.
• Essential: BSc in healthcare.
• Essential: Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Essential: Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support development of critical thinking in clinical decisions within lung cancer and respiratory teams.
• Provide education and training to staff and contribute to service improvement.
• Deliver evidence-based care and participate in audits, research and governance.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Education & training

Clinical assessment

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

BSc in healthcare

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our expanding advanced practice workforce within Respiratory Medicine. If you are enthusiastic and interested in the Lung Cancer Service and looking for career progression, this could be the role for you. The successful candidate will work under clinical supervision to meet specific speciality capabilities and competencies alongside successful completion of MSc in Advanced Practice, progressing to a Band 8a. The post holder is an experienced healthcare professional able to undertake a Masters programme in Advanced Clinical Practice, who will work as a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) within respiratory medicine - lung cancer. The tACP will assess patients, including initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care with clinical supervision from senior clinicians; a Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner/ Consultant Nurses/ educational supervisor. The tACP should be directly or indirectly supervised at all times until their competence has been assessed by the group ACP faculty. They will demonstrate safe clinical decision‑making and expert care, for patients providing appropriate clinical management plans and prescription of any medication required. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision‑making process. They will work collaboratively with the respiratory medicine and lung cancer team to meet the needs of patients, and will play a key role in service delivery and adherence to policy and procedures. They will also be instrumental in guiding junior medical and nursing staff in relation to relevant protocols and procedures. The post holder will be required to ensure evidence based care is delivered to patients and will be involved in audit of practice, research and service improvement. Following completion of the MSC in advanced practice including the non‑medical prescribing module, Individual competence and capability will be met in order to achieve a satisfactory level of competency evidenced by a successful assessment. Upon completion of these requirements the trainee will progress to band 8a.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation . By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted: 21 October 2026 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £49,387 to £64,750 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 218-NM-B7-8382061 Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be supported to develop critical thinking in the clinical decision‑making process. They will work collaboratively with the respiratory and lung cancer team to meet the needs of patients, and will play a key role in service delivery and adherence to policy and procedures. Once qualified, they will be instrumental in guiding junior medical and nursing staff in relation to relevant protocols and procedures. The post holder will work predominately within the lung cancer team. They will undertake primary and secondary assessments alongside medical and qualified ACP colleagues, providing support and guidance to nursing and medical staff in the management of lung cancer and respiratory patients. They will be instrumental in providing relevant education and training for staff and analysing ongoing training needs. The post holder will be required to ensure evidence-based care is delivered to patients and will be involved in audit of practice, research and service improvement. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current UK healthcare professional registration
• BSc in healthcare
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Teaching and assessing qualification/equivalent

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber (annotated on professional register)
• Leadership qualification/ training
• IRMER regulation training

Experience

Essential

• 3 years senior clinical experience at Band 6 or above this a requirement to comply with HEE/NHSE funding requirements.
• Significant clinical experience in relevant field, respiratory/lung cancer equivalent to post graduate diploma level.
• Experience of leading people/services.
• Experience of case load management
• Experience of clinical teaching.
• Experience in research and audit.
• Demonstrate ability to embed evidence-based practice.
• Experience in collaborative working with multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of change management and service development.
• Evidence of journal/ web/book publication/conference presentation

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of speciality disease/complexity
• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of national and local NHS agenda/policy/guidance/ integrated care boards and implications

Desirable

• Knowledge of policy/ service desirable
• Knowledge of Action learning and other methods of staff development

Skills

Essential

• Skills in undertaking clinical assessments and techniques relevant to speciality.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Developed IT skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Highly developed communication, influencing, negotiating skills and sharing of information.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to be an innovative and effective decision-maker.
• Ability to deal with sensitive/challenging/complex and stressful situations.
• Ability to undertake audit and critically analyse data.
• Ability to work shifts required by service.

Desirable

• Extended/enhanced clinical skills.
• Delegated Consent training.
• Demonstrate report writing.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness.
• Demonstrate ability to assess, diagnose, interpret investigations and develop a clinical management plan for patients.
• Skills in presenting at conferences/webinars.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
• For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Lindsey Fitzpatrick, [e-mail], 02476965505

The Trust is committed to equality and human rights principles. Applicants are subject to the Trust's privacy notice.