Trainee Paediatric ACP - Fully Funded MSc/PGDip

Acorns Children's Hospice Trust; Stirchley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension contribution 7.5%

NHS/Acorns life assurance

Career development through Acorns Acad

Gym membership

Bike2Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Annual leave increases with service

Job summary

Acorns Children’s Hospice is recruiting a Trainee Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work in our Birmingham hospice. You will conduct autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children while studying for an Advanced Clinical Practice qualification starting January 2027.

The role includes part-time/ online and on-campus learning over three years, with a fully funded MSc/PGDip/PGCert and opportunities for leadership in service delivery, research-informed practice, and

Qualifications

• Have experience of working with children and young people.
• Have substantial experience of working at NHS Band 6 level or equivalent.
• Be a registered professional.
• Have experience in leading or developing services.
• Have experience in teaching, supervision, or mentoring.

Skills

Children & young people experience

NHS Band 6 level experience

Registered professional

Leadership experience

Teaching / supervision / mentoring

Education

Advanced Clinical Practice qualification

Job description

Acorns Children’s Hospice is recruiting a Trainee Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work in our Birmingham hospice. You will conduct autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children while studying for an Advanced Clinical Practice qualification starting January 2027.

The role includes part-time/ online and on-campus learning over three years, with a fully funded MSc/PGDip/PGCert and opportunities for leadership in service delivery, research-informed practice, and