Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner for General Surgery

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated registered healthcare professional to join our Advanced Practice workforce within General Surgery. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, developing advanced clinical skills, and seeking a rewarding career pathway, this could be the role for you. The successful candidate will undertake a Masters programme in Advanced Clinical Practice whilst working as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the General Surgical team. Working under the supervision of experienced clinicians, the post holder will progressively develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities required to practise at an advanced level, with the opportunity to progress to a Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner role upon successful completion of the programme and achievement of all required competencies. The service comprises a Surgical Assessment Unit and two General Surgical inpatient wards, delivering care to elective and emergency surgical patients. You will join a forward-thinking and supportive department that currently includes both qualified and trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work closely with the general surgical medical team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research, while contributing to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred surgical services.

Main duties of the job
The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner will work within the General Surgical team, undertaking a structured programme of clinical and academic development towards Advanced Clinical Practice. Under appropriate supervision, the post holder will participate in the assessment, investigation and management of patients with acute and elective surgical conditions, developing advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills. Working closely with Consultants, doctors, nurses, ACPs and allied health professionals, the trainee will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the surgical pathway. This will include participation in ward rounds, surgical assessment services and inpatient and outpatient care, in line with their level of competence and training. The post holder will develop skills in interpreting investigations, recognising and responding to deteriorating patients, and contributing to treatment, referral and discharge planning. They will be expected to complete an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, achieve speciality-specific competencies and practise within local governance frameworks. The role also offers opportunities to develop across the four pillars of advanced practice through leadership, education, quality improvement, audit and service development activities.

About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported.

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Certificates of Sponsorship
Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9165-26-08-038D

Essential qualifications

• Current Professional Registration - NMC or HCPC
• Degree level Qualification
• Teaching/ Mentorship Qualification
• Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development

Desirable qualifications

• Qualified in Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) If applicable for the ACPs Role
• Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Current Advanced Life Support Qualification (Essential if Inpatient or UECC ACP, Desirable if Community or non-inpatient ACP)
• Portfolio evidencing competency as an ACP

Essential experience and skills

• Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
• Maintaining clinical equipment
• Excellent Communication skills with clear written and oral skills
• Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills
• Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda
• Demonstrate experience in a senior post
• Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/ carers and staff
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
• Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area and other clinical areas
• Analyses complex data obtained from several data sources in order to inform decision-making

Desirable experience and skills

• Able to demonstrate advanced patient assessment skills e.g. chest auscultation
• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working
• Experience of working with acutely ill patients
• Experience of working independently
• Experience in education of staff
• Demonstrates leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact
For questions about the job, contact: Helen Keating, helen.keating@nhs.net

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