# Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-advanced-critical-care-practitioner/53815c28-1e0d-47ae-963e-b849c82dc1a8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-advanced-critical-care-practitioner/53815c28-1e0d-47ae-963e-b849c82dc1a8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Northern General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Advanced clinical practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £56,515 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotation onto days, nights and weekends once qualified.) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-21T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-07T00:03:38.306Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Critical_Care/Critical_Care-v8124285 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8124285?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Can prioritise and manage own workload when faced with conflicting pressures - 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 - Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations - Demonstrates ability to work/learn self-directed **Desirable** - In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management - Excellent presentation skills - Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations - Study of therapeutics/diagnostics - Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans - Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of delivering training / education to others - 3 years relevant post registration experience (HEI requirement) - Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working **Desirable** - Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice - Experience of undertaking service improvement activity - Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs - Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience - 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. - Evidence of relevant continuous professional development - Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake and successfully complete **Desirable** - 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). - Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice - Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role) - Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience - Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships - Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts - Patient focussed with a ‘can do’ attitude - Commitment to staff development and training - Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service. - Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [job description (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10420856) - [personal specification (pdf, 176.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10420857) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 212.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.