Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £49,387 - £64,750 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Cwmni: | UHCW NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7954862/218-AHP-B8A-7937009 |
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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
Cardiothoracic Ward is a combination of elective and emergency admissions, and this will be predominantly where the ACP will be. They will also clinically manage cardiothoracic patients within the cardiothoracic ward and outlying wards in areas such as, emergency department, acute medical assessment unit.
This job is being advertised as a qualified 8a ACP or a Band 7 Trainee with a view of upskilling to an 8a. A Trainee Band 7 will only be considered if a suitable Qualified ACP is not found. If appointed as a Trainee, Once all competencies are achieved and formally assessed, the trainee ACP will progress to Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner. The ACP team are hard working and a key aspect of the Cardiothoracic MDT.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) is required to be an experienced registered healthcare professional working at an advanced level in clinical practice, who will exercise autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for decisions made. The ACP will be able to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers responding to differences in cultures, demographics and populations. Utilising critical analysis and synthesis in dealing with complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people’s experience and improve outcomes.
The trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) will be an experienced registered healthcare professional who is expected to work towards advanced level clinical practice. The tACP will work under clinical supervision to meet the capabilities or competencies required for the job, outlined below.
The level of supervision will depend upon the tACP’s knowledge, skills and capability which is expected to increase during their development; the tACP must work within their own limitations and scope of practice. The tACP will develop and exercise a degree of autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for their decisions, such cases should be included in their portfolio of evidence and discussed with their supervisor.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
The ACP role is underpinned by master’s level study and encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership, management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and specialty specific clinical competence. The ACP will be an independent prescriber, having completed a recognised independent prescribing qualification, including annotation with their professional regulatory body and works within their scope of practice and relevant legislative authority.
Please review both Job descriptions to differentiate between the Trainee and the qualified role.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 May 2026
Cardiothoracic Ward is a combination of elective and emergency admissions, and this will be predominantly where the ACP will be. They will also clinically manage cardiothoracic patients within the cardiothoracic ward and outlying wards in areas such as, emergency department, acute medical assessment unit.
This job is being advertised as a qualified 8a ACP or a Band 7 Trainee with a view of upskilling to an 8a. A Trainee Band 7 will only be considered if a suitable Qualified ACP is not found. If appointed as a Trainee, Once all competencies are achieved and formally assessed, the trainee ACP will progress to Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner. The ACP team are hard working and a key aspect of the Cardiothoracic MDT.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) is required to be an experienced registered healthcare professional working at an advanced level in clinical practice, who will exercise autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for decisions made. The ACP will be able to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers responding to differences in cultures, demographics and populations. Utilising critical analysis and synthesis in dealing with complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people’s experience and improve outcomes.
The trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) will be an experienced registered healthcare professional who is expected to work towards advanced level clinical practice. The tACP will work under clinical supervision to meet the capabilities or competencies required for the job, outlined below.
The level of supervision will depend upon the tACP’s knowledge, skills and capability which is expected to increase during their development; the tACP must work within their own limitations and scope of practice. The tACP will develop and exercise a degree of autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for their decisions, such cases should be included in their portfolio of evidence and discussed with their supervisor.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
The ACP role is underpinned by master’s level study and encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership, management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and specialty specific clinical competence. The ACP will be an independent prescriber, having completed a recognised independent prescribing qualification, including annotation with their professional regulatory body and works within their scope of practice and relevant legislative authority.
Please review both Job descriptions to differentiate between the Trainee and the qualified role.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 May 2026