Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job description

Job Summary
Go back Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Closing date: 02 July 2026

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our established Surgical ACP team in the Surgical Division. This developmental post supports an experienced registered nurse to progress through a structured ACP training pathway towards a Master's level qualification and advanced clinical practice competencies.

The successful candidate will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to practice autonomously across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. The Surgical ACP team delivers high‐quality, patient‐centred care across a range of surgical services including ward‐based care, Level 1 care, surgical ambulatory care and on‐call activity.

Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will undertake a 3‐year Master's programme in Advanced Clinical Practice while also working clinically alongside doctors, ACP colleagues and supervisors. The role is aimed at developing competence to assess, diagnose and treat patients, eventually working autonomously and making clinical decisions in accordance with agreed pathways.

Job Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
With support from supervisors, the trainee will learn to assess, diagnose and treat patients within their care. The trainee will evaluate responses to treatments, initiate changes under supervision, work within their competence, seek support when unsure, and communicate effectively with patients and the Multi‐Disciplinary Team (MDT). They will request and perform simple diagnostic procedures, request pathology tests and chest X‐rays under guidance, review deteriorating patients and initiate management plans, maintain accurate patient records, and provide clinical knowledge to colleagues and patients.

Leadership and Management
The trainee will act as a role model, demonstrating effective leadership, fostering clear team roles, advocating responsive care, and contributing to leadership development. They will share knowledge with pre‐ and post‐registered staff, respond to complaints, and ensure continuous improvement of practice.

Education
In addition to the Master's programme, the trainee will identify and complete speciality‐specific competencies, maintain a personal portfolio of learning, undertake individual professional development, disseminate good practice, and act as educator, supervisor, coach and mentor. Compliance with Trust mandatory training will be ensured.

Research
The trainee will engage in research activity, adhering to good practice guidance, audit and evaluate own and others' practice, develop governance systems, and participate in professional and policy‐making activities. Liaison with other ACPs will develop corporate viewpoints and support implementation of policies and guidelines.

Person Specification
Essential

Post registration study at level 7

Evidence of ongoing professional development

NMC Registered

Significant post‐registration experience within surgery

Desirable

Experience within an acute surgical setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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

Employer Details
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mid Cheshire Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW14 QJ
United Kingdom

Employer's Website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Crewe

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-07-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English