Advanced Clinical Practitioner Apprentice

3 weeks ago


Ormskirk Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship- Ormskirk Inpatients

Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust are able to offer a fantastic opportunity for staff to undertake the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice through the apprenticeship route.

The aim of the Msc programme is to prepare trainees to develop contemporary practice and independent clinical decision making at an advanced level. Trainees will be supported to develop their capacity for critical analysis and transference of knowledge to practice.

Opportunities are available as follows:

  • Scarisbrick Unit, Ormskirk Hospital

Main duties of the job

The opportunity to undertake the MSc commencing in September 2024 is open to Nurses who have extensive experience of working in Mental Health, preferably with some Children and young people's mental health experience.

In order to apply for the apprenticeship, candidates must meet the below criteria:

  • Currently be working at band 7 or band 6, have at least three years post registration clinical experience in practice at this level or proof of equivalent experience in practice
  • A minimum of 2:2 class First Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education
  • Have a current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • Be able to provide relevant references
  • Maths and English GCSEs at Grade C/4+ or equivalent such as Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English

Original copies of all qualifications must be provided to be enrolled onto the course.

About us

Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider in order for you to formally enrol on the course.

The training provider will require evidence of:

  • Remaining length of visa which covers the duration of the course
  • Minimum 3 years residing in the UK (pre-enrolment onto apprenticeship)

We advise that you check the for more details on your visa's eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship course.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What support can students expect during training?

The programme is taught by lecturers and expert clinical practitioners in their field who will offer dedicated academic support and guidance and students will be allocated a named personal tutor. Students will also be supported in the workplace be designated practice mentors and facilitators. You will be supported through dedicated time to attend university and gain skills in the practice settings.

Interviews will take place in collaboration with the University Team.

The post holder will:

  • Exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in the delivery of clinical care. Provide advanced clinical skills in relation to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the service user group.
  • Promote supportive care programmes and set high standards for the delivery of care to patients and their families and be responsible for delivering high quality services.
  • Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing respiratory care.
  • Contribute to the medical prescribing provision within the team through supportive dedicated non-medical prescribing.
  • Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary teams developing shared goals, complementing the roles of others to support and maintain team growth and continuous improvement.
    Undertake and complete an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.

Please see the job description and person specification for more details on this role.

For further information please contact: Kathryn Woods, Head of Nursing and Professional Practice, Physical Health: Kathryn.woods@lscft.nhs.uk or Abigail Hilton, Associate Director of Nursing: Abigail.hilton@lscft.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential


  • A minimum of 2:2 class Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education
  • Have a current professional registration with a relevant professional or statutory body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council
  • Maths and English GCSEs at Grade C/4+ or equivalent such as Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English

Knowledge

Essential


  • In depth knowledge of a range of approaches to mental health/physical health assessment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of current mental health/physical health issues/legislation.

Experience

Essential


  • Currently be working at band 7 or band 6, have at least three years post registration clinical experience in practice at this level or proof of equivalent experience in practice
  • Experience of risk assessment and management and its application practice.
  • Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience within Adult/ Older Adult Mental Health Services

Skills and Abilities

Essential


  • Maintained development of clinical leadership skills
  • Evidence of critical analysis of research based in practice and subsequent implementation into practice
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment

Personal

Essential


  • Evidence of commitment to undertaking Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship course.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mental health - Ormskirk inpatient unit

Central and West

L39 2AZ

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