Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner; Respiratory Medicine
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Mai 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £57,528 - £64,750 Per Annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Nottingham, NG5 1PB |
| Cwmni: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7945720/164-7945720 |
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A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is nationally recognised as having an established Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) service, with ACPs embedded across 18 specialties. We are now seeking committed, enthusiastic and compassionate individual/s to train as an ACP to join our Respiratory team to deliver the highest quality care to our patients. Successful applicants will undertake an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice as an apprentice at The University of Nottingham and follow our supported and established three year ACP training pathway.
The respiratory department is led by a group of senior Respiratory Consultants, and delivers secondary and tertiary care. Our team of experienced respiratory ACPs provide cover to the Respiratory Assessment Unit and Respiratory Same Day Emergency Care Unit. The SDEC Unit was set up and is primarily staffed by ACPs providing rapid assessment of patients alongside an experienced nursing team. We also offer an inreach service to ED to provide autonomous early intervention to patients who present at the QMC campus. Our goal is to provide the best possible care in this busy and thriving department. The trainee can expect to encounter conditions ranging from common acute respiratory presentations such as such as asthma and COPD, respiratory infections, and complications of lung cancer; to more complex conditions.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
The training pathway consists of: Year 1: appointed as a band 6 and work within the trainee’s appropriate role in the department. The trainee is released 15 hours a week to complete year 1 of the MSc. Year 2: The trainee is full-time supernumerary and starts the work-based learning and non-medical prescribing modules. Trainees receive supervision time, competency sign off, ACP mentorship and structured teaching. Following completion of non-medical prescribing and a percentage of the portfolio tACPs will be awarded a band 7. Year 3: following completion of the year 2 modules and the portfolio, tACPs will undertake a VIVA, once completed the tACPs will undertake a supported transition onto the rota with a supervisory period. When the final gateway assessments/modules are completed the trainee will advance to a band 8a qualified ACP. Once qualified, along with clinical work across the department the individual will have weekly rostered time to undertake their own continued professional development alongside service development work. To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documents.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Driven by strategic objectives & organisational values & behaviour, we are looking for people who believe strongly in delivering the best possible care to their patients. Led by Trust & Divisional Lead ACPs NUH has well-established teams of ACPs in 18 specialties. A robust governance structure & career framework supports individual & team development. The post holder will have Trust-wide responsibility to promote clinical excellence in patient care by providing clinical advice & support to their multi-professional colleagues. The role will include developing audit & research projects, & participating in up-dating & implementing departmental policies, protocols/guidelines, in line with national guidance & contemporary evidence. The trainee ACP will undertake the role in accordance with Trust & Departmental guidelines but have freedom to act within broad policies & protocols, in accordance with professional responsibilities & boundaries. The post holder will be based at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust. Although the post holder’s specialty may be based at one campus the training pathway may involve placements or visits at either the City Campus or the Queens Medical Centre. The trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) will develop specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to patients in their specialty through an established ACP training pathway. The post holder will be a 1st level registered nurse or registered allied health professional with the ability to undertake Non-Medical Prescribing. They will have experience in working within the specialty or an equivalent setting. They will have excellent communication skills, and be able to liaise with patients and their families in planning their care. They will be expected to provide evidence of their ongoing continuing professional development. Whilst in training the tACP will undertake the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice as an apprentice; included in the curriculum are non-medical prescribing and work-based learning modules. As well as the academic pathway the tACP will follow the three year consultant-supported ACP training program mapped against established national and regional competencies. The tACP will gain the skills under direct consultant supervision to undertake clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions. In addition to this the tACP will also be trained in the referral of patients to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations as well as facilitating safe patient discharge. The tACP will develop advanced skills in clinical decision making, critical thinking, and clinical management skills based upon evidence based practice.
Once qualified and embedded within the specialty the successful candidate will have the ability to develop an area of sub specialist interest. The candidate will work alongside a Consultant who will provide regular supervision and we have ACPs working in the following outpatient areas; Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer, Bronchiectasis with future plans to assist with sleep and ventilation services.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is nationally recognised as having an established Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) service, with ACPs embedded across 18 specialties. We are now seeking committed, enthusiastic and compassionate individual/s to train as an ACP to join our Respiratory team to deliver the highest quality care to our patients. Successful applicants will undertake an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice as an apprentice at The University of Nottingham and follow our supported and established three year ACP training pathway.
The respiratory department is led by a group of senior Respiratory Consultants, and delivers secondary and tertiary care. Our team of experienced respiratory ACPs provide cover to the Respiratory Assessment Unit and Respiratory Same Day Emergency Care Unit. The SDEC Unit was set up and is primarily staffed by ACPs providing rapid assessment of patients alongside an experienced nursing team. We also offer an inreach service to ED to provide autonomous early intervention to patients who present at the QMC campus. Our goal is to provide the best possible care in this busy and thriving department. The trainee can expect to encounter conditions ranging from common acute respiratory presentations such as such as asthma and COPD, respiratory infections, and complications of lung cancer; to more complex conditions.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
The training pathway consists of: Year 1: appointed as a band 6 and work within the trainee’s appropriate role in the department. The trainee is released 15 hours a week to complete year 1 of the MSc. Year 2: The trainee is full-time supernumerary and starts the work-based learning and non-medical prescribing modules. Trainees receive supervision time, competency sign off, ACP mentorship and structured teaching. Following completion of non-medical prescribing and a percentage of the portfolio tACPs will be awarded a band 7. Year 3: following completion of the year 2 modules and the portfolio, tACPs will undertake a VIVA, once completed the tACPs will undertake a supported transition onto the rota with a supervisory period. When the final gateway assessments/modules are completed the trainee will advance to a band 8a qualified ACP. Once qualified, along with clinical work across the department the individual will have weekly rostered time to undertake their own continued professional development alongside service development work. To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documents.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Driven by strategic objectives & organisational values & behaviour, we are looking for people who believe strongly in delivering the best possible care to their patients. Led by Trust & Divisional Lead ACPs NUH has well-established teams of ACPs in 18 specialties. A robust governance structure & career framework supports individual & team development. The post holder will have Trust-wide responsibility to promote clinical excellence in patient care by providing clinical advice & support to their multi-professional colleagues. The role will include developing audit & research projects, & participating in up-dating & implementing departmental policies, protocols/guidelines, in line with national guidance & contemporary evidence. The trainee ACP will undertake the role in accordance with Trust & Departmental guidelines but have freedom to act within broad policies & protocols, in accordance with professional responsibilities & boundaries. The post holder will be based at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust. Although the post holder’s specialty may be based at one campus the training pathway may involve placements or visits at either the City Campus or the Queens Medical Centre. The trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) will develop specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to patients in their specialty through an established ACP training pathway. The post holder will be a 1st level registered nurse or registered allied health professional with the ability to undertake Non-Medical Prescribing. They will have experience in working within the specialty or an equivalent setting. They will have excellent communication skills, and be able to liaise with patients and their families in planning their care. They will be expected to provide evidence of their ongoing continuing professional development. Whilst in training the tACP will undertake the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice as an apprentice; included in the curriculum are non-medical prescribing and work-based learning modules. As well as the academic pathway the tACP will follow the three year consultant-supported ACP training program mapped against established national and regional competencies. The tACP will gain the skills under direct consultant supervision to undertake clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions. In addition to this the tACP will also be trained in the referral of patients to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations as well as facilitating safe patient discharge. The tACP will develop advanced skills in clinical decision making, critical thinking, and clinical management skills based upon evidence based practice.
Once qualified and embedded within the specialty the successful candidate will have the ability to develop an area of sub specialist interest. The candidate will work alongside a Consultant who will provide regular supervision and we have ACPs working in the following outpatient areas; Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer, Bronchiectasis with future plans to assist with sleep and ventilation services.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026