Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

As a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will be expected to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in line with the four pillars of Advanced Practice (NHS England 2025), supported through a structured programme of education, supervision and clinical development: Clinical Practice developing advanced clinical knowledge and skills to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care and support complex clinical decision-making within your scope of practice.Leadership and Management contributing to service improvement, service development, and the effective delivery of high-quality patient care.Research applying evidence-based practice, supporting audit and quality improvement initiatives, and contributing to research activities within the speciality. Education developing yourself and supporting the learning and development of colleagues, patients, and carers through teaching, supervision, and shared learning opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. As a forward-thinking department, we are committed to continuous service improvement and actively support involvement in audit, quality improvement projects, service development initiatives, and research activities. We have a strong culture of learning and innovation, and our consultant team are passionate advocates for advanced clinical practice, providing mentorship and support throughout your ACP training journey. The Thoracic Surgery ACP team provides ward-based clinical care to patients before and after thoracic surgery, seven days a week, as an integral part of the surgical team. This model delivers significant benefits for patients through enhanced continuity of care, timely admissions, seamless inpatient management, and efficient discharge planning. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious nurse/allied healthcare professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and wishes to develop a rewarding career in advanced clinical practice within a specialist surgical setting. Job description Job responsibilities As a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will be expected to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in line with the four pillars of Advanced Practice (NHS England 2025), supported through a structured programme of education, supervision and clinical development: Clinical Practice developing advanced clinical knowledge and skills to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care and support complex clinical decision-making within your scope of practice.Leadership and Management contributing to service improvement, service development, and the effective delivery of high-quality patient care.Research applying evidence-based practice, supporting audit and quality improvement initiatives, and contributing to research activities within the speciality. Education developing yourself and supporting the learning and development of colleagues, patients, and carers through teaching, supervision, and shared learning opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. As a forward-thinking department, we are committed to continuous service improvement and actively support involvement in audit, quality improvement projects, service development initiatives, and research activities. We have a strong culture of learning and innovation, and our consultant team are passionate advocates for advanced clinical practice, providing mentorship and support throughout your ACP training journey. The Thoracic Surgery ACP team provides ward-based clinical care to patients before and after thoracic surgery, seven days a week, as an integral part of the surgical team. This model delivers significant benefits for patients through enhanced continuity of care, timely admissions, seamless inpatient management, and efficient discharge planning. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious nurse/allied healthcare professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and wishes to develop a rewarding career in advanced clinical practice within a specialist surgical setting.