Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Trainee ACCP role within the Critical Care Directorate. The programme combines clinical training with academic study, supervised by Consultants and ACCPs, progressing from Band 6 to Band 7 upon meeting competencies.

The post emphasises advanced practice across clinical care, leadership, education and research. It is a fixed-term apprenticeship suitable for eligible UK/EEA/EU residents, with a focus on professional development and

Qualifications

• Structured programme of clinical and academic training within the Critical Care Directorate.
• Fixed term contract basis for a period of 3 years as an apprenticeship/training programme.
• Band 6 training post with progression to Band 7 on successful completion of competencies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced assessment and management of critically ill patients, including history taking and physical examination.
• Develop, implement and review evidence-based treatment plans for admission, stabilization, recovery and discharge.
• Perform advanced clinical procedures such as vascular access and arterial line management.
• Contribute to education, supervision and development of colleagues, students and trainee practitioners.
• Participate in audit, governance, research and quality improvement activities to enhance outcomes.

Job description

The Trainee ACCP is a registered healthcare professional undertaking a structured programme of clinical and academic training within the Critical Care Directorate at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Working under the supervision of Consultants and qualified ACCPs, trainees develop advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision-making and patient management skills while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients. The role includes patient reviews, ward rounds, interpretation of investigations and development of procedural skills such as vascular access and arterial line insertion. Trainees complete a Master's-level ACCP programme and contribute to the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership, education and research. This is a Band 6 training post with progression to Band 7 on successful completion of the required academic and clinical competencies.

Undertake advanced assessment and management of critically ill patients, including history taking, physical examination, interpretation of investigations and formulation of differential diagnoses. Develop, implement and review evidence-based treatment plans, supporting patients through admission, stabilisation, recovery and discharge. Perform advanced clinical procedures within scope of practice, including vascular access, arterial line insertion and management of critical care therapies.

Interpret radiological, biochemical and physiological data to inform decision-making and prescribe medications where appropriately qualified and authorised. Work collaboratively with Consultants, ACCPs and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care, while providing clinical leadership to support patient flow and service delivery.

Contribute to the education, supervision and development of colleagues, students and trainee practitioners, acting as a role model for advanced practice. Participate in audit, governance, research, quality improvement and service development activities to enhance patient outcomes and clinical effectiveness. Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development, revalidation and evidence-based practice, while consistently demonstrating Sheffield Teaching Hospitals’ PROUD values.

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.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 3 years due to this being an apprenticeship/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.

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 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Duxbury Job title: ACCP Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0114 2714123

Louise Robinson-Critical Cares consultant nurse

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