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Job requirements
Essential
23 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Must be able to evidence and demonstrate experience of ability to act as an independent, senior decision maker in a clinical team using published specialist curricula where available
- Experience
Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice using CASP (or equivalent if external applicant)
- Experience
Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
- Experience
Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity
- Experience
Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
- Experience
Understanding and use of clinical governance in a practice setting and of dealing with complaints and managing / investigating clinical or other incidents
- Personal Qualities
Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
- Personal Qualities
Self-motivated and able to work independently
- 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
- Skills and Knowledge
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 and Knowledge
Effective leadership, negotiation, and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
- Skills and Knowledge
Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g. Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP
- Education and Qualifications
Relevant Masters’ degree in Advanced Practice or NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice Advanced Practice Digital Badge
- Education and Qualifications
Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
- Education and Qualifications
Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
- Education and Qualifications
Advanced life support qualification (ALS) or Intermediate life support qualification (ILS) dependant on role (delete as necessary)
- Education and Qualifications
Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Significant relevant experience as qualified ACP within Vascular
- Experience
Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice
- Experience
Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
- Experience
Experience of planning, developing and co-ordinating training material, courses and activity for others
- Experience
Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for ACPs or equivalent
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of strategic vision and understanding of national and Trust agendas for advanced level practice
- Education and Qualifications
Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
- Education and Qualifications
Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Vascular Service at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a motivated, highly skilled clinician who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and helping to shape the future of advanced clinical practice within vascular services.
The successful candidate will be:
Patient focused and committed to delivering excellent care. Self-motivated, adaptable, and resilient. An effective team player who develops positive working relationships. Professional, respectful, and compassionate in all interactions. Confident working in a fast-paced environment and able to manage competing priorities. Committed to supporting the development of colleagues and the wider workforce.
Band 8a (or band 7 working through gateways. Willing to consider candidates that are currently completing their training ACP course or progressing through the relevant gateways. Please note any applicants this applies to would commence on a band 7).
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the Vascular Service, you will work autonomously as a senior clinical decision-maker, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with a wide range of vascular conditions. You will play a key role across all four pillars of advanced clinical practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.
Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to service development, quality improvement, workforce education, and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
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 Vascular Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Advanced clinical practitioner role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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