Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Gastroenterology

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Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital in Shrewsbury is seeking a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner for their Gastroenterology services. This role offers the opportunity to gain a Master's degree funded through an apprenticeship, develop clinical skills in ward care, and contribute to patient services. Applicants must have 5 years of post-registration experience and a strong commitment to professional development. Join a supportive team in a facility known for excellent career opportunities and work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5 years post registration experience, 3 years at Band 6 or above.
• Specialist clinical training and ongoing professional development required.
• Proactive involvement in mentorship and development of staff necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead on ward-based care and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in clinical training programme aiming for Master’s qualification.
• Provide enhanced levels of patient care within gastroenterology.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

NMC registered or Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Master’s Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital - With Cross site working Town Shrewsbury Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum/ pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 05/01/2026

Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Gastroenterology

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Trainee ACP (Advanced Clinical Practitioner) to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

This exciting and challenging role will be part of the non-medical workforce within Gastroenterology services and be part of the wider medical team. This speciality already has many advanced and non- medical practitioners working within this department.

This will include leading on ward-based care, outpatient clinics and developing a speciality procedure skill to help outpatient services on qualification.

Main duties of the job

As a Trainee ACP, you will be part of a wider ACP team on a structured academic and clinical training programme and be expected to gain a full Master’s Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice including a non-medical prescribing qualification.

As a Trainee ACP, you will work alongside fellow clinicians to provide care in the Trust and we anticipate that you will have a significant presence clinically and will eventually provide enhanced levels of care.

** Please note that the Masters level qualification for this post will be funded through the apprenticeship levy and therefore the following criteria must be met:

• GCSE Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent in Maths and English Language. *
• Must not be on an Apprenticeship or any other Government funded training.
• Must not have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic work-life balance. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional development opportunities.

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered or Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• 5 years post registration experience of which 3 years experience at Band 6 or above
• Evidence of extensive professional/clinical knowledge
• Specialist clinical training and continued professional development
• Evidence of people management and leadership skills
• Ability to work/study at Masters level and complete associated academic qualification for role within a set timeframe
• Evidence of involvement in policy and practice change
• pro- active involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses or other allied health professionals
• Non- medical prescriber

Knowledge

• Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
• Involvement in programmes of care, protocols and clinical audit
• Excellent clinical reasoning / decision making
• Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Name Emma Jones Job title Trust Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01743 261000 Additional information

For further information or to visit the department please contact:

Dr. Charlotte Hunt - extension 1065

Emma Jones - extension 2443

If you have problems applying, contact

Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
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