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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Can prioritise and manage own workload when faced with conflicting pressures
- Skills
High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
- Skills
Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
- Skills
Demonstrates ability to work/learn self-directed
- Experience
Experience of delivering training / education to others
- Experience
3 years relevant post registration experience (HEI requirement)
- Experience
Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
- Qualifications
The candidate must be eligible to apply for and willing to complete a full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Eligibility criteria includes an Honours degree at 2.2 or above in a related health care subject. Alternatively, evidence of completion of pre-entry assessment at HEI or successful level 7 study will also be considered.
- Qualifications
Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
- Qualifications
Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake and successfully complete
- Personal Qualities
Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
- Personal Qualities
Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
- Personal Qualities
Patient focussed with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Personal Qualities
Commitment to staff development and training
- Personal Qualities
Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Personal Qualities
Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure
Desirable
15 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
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Excellent presentation skills
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Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations
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Study of therapeutics/diagnostics
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Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
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Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
- Experience
Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice
- Experience
Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
- Experience
Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
- Experience
Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
- Qualifications
Where possible study is funded via the apprenticeship route. If undertaking Apprentice programme, the candidate must be able to demonstrate GCSE English and Maths at C or above or functional skills assessment level 2. If unable to evidence the trainee must complete the functional skills assessment by the end of the Master’s Programme (apprenticeship requirement).
- Qualifications
Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice
- Qualifications
Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
- Qualifications
Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Advanced clinical practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £56,515 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Sep 2026.
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