Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
The Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) undertakes a structured clinical and academic training program within the Critical Care Directorate. This role involves developing advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision-making, and patient management skills for critically ill patients. Trainees will perform advanced clinical procedures, interpret investigations, 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 upon successful completion of required competencies.
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
- Experience of delivering training / education to others
- 3 years relevant post registration experience (HEI requirement)
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Experience of delivering training / education to others
- 3 years relevant post registration experience (HEI requirement)
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of wor
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
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
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