Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner

The closing date is 28 May 2026. Band 7 - Full time (37.5 hours/week) - Fixed term: 24 months.

In this advanced role, the post holder will provide expert clinical management and care to patients requiring levels 1-3 care in Critical Care in a role traditionally performed by medical staff. The post holder will work clinically within Critical Care, in a supernumerary training capacity for 2 years, alongside a bespoke Post Graduate MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and Independent Prescribing. The post holder will carry out practical assessments within the workplace and theoretical work with the University. As part of the training programme the post holder will be released for study days / placements required to successfully complete the programme.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced clinician to join our Critical Care team as a Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner. During a formal two-year training period, the post holder will balance clinical duties with the successful completion of an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, including Non‑Medical Prescribing (NMP). Operating under the supervision of a Medical Lead and ACCP Mentor, the trainee will develop the skills to undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, perform invasive interventions, and initiate complex treatment plans. The role bridges the gap between traditional professional boundaries, contributing to the medical tier and providing expert, evidence‑based care to the critically ill while fulfilling the requirements of the FICM ACCP Curriculum.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

Person Specification

• Qualifications
• Current NMC/HCPC Registration
• Registration to allow for independent prescribing
• Evidence of studying at level 6 or higher
• Post Registration Critical Care Course or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Advanced life support provider or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of recent, relevant continuous professional development (CPD)
• Teaching or mentorship qualification
• Experience
• Substantial number of years post‑registration experience in an acute clinical setting
• Significant critical care experience at a senior level (Substantial experience working at AFC Band 6 level or above)
• Comprehensive portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievements in clinical practice
• Experience of multi‑disciplinary team working and contributing to clinical decision‑making
• Knowledge of the FICM ACCP Curriculum and the 4 Pillars of Advanced Practice
• Experience of autonomous practice
• Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
• Experience of managing teams/individuals
• Skills
• Portfolio of evidence demonstrating enhanced clinical skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment, and be able to develop into making autonomous clinical decision in a fast‑paced clinical environment
• High‑level communication skills, including the ability to convey complex/sensitive information to patients and families
• Evidence of mentoring/supervising junior staff
• Education
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a multi‑professional team
• Understanding of clinical audit and its role in service development and clinical governance
• Ability to critically appraise research and apply findings to evidence‑based clinical practice
• Evidence of leading or significantly contributing to a Quality Improvement project
• Evidence of involvement in clinical research or publications
• Personal
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Trust Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
• Highly motivated with a strong commitment to personal and professional development
• Resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure in high‑stress environments
• Strong ethical framework and commitment to patient advocacy and confidentiality
• High level of self‑awareness and openness to constructive feedback/clinical supervision
• Computer skills including use of databases, spreadsheets, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other clinical support systems
• Ability to work flexible across a 7‑day rota including weekends and bank holidays (once qualified)

Benefits

Flexible working, 27‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

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.

Address

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust