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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 6, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • - Highly motivated and experienced Cardiac surgery/Cardiology or Cardiac critical care nurses
  • - Undertake a Masters’ level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, which will incorporate the independent prescriber module
  • - Attend university 20% of their working week and 80% clinically in the workplace during term-time
  • - Develop across the 4 pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, education, research and leadership/management
  • - Complete a 2 year Masters programme in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)
  • - Engage in all aspects of the Masters programme
  • - Be allocated a mentor who may be a Doctor or an Advanced Practitioner

Responsibilities

  • - The TACP will be working in a very busy speciality and will demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills and be able to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
  • - You will demonstrate a true passion for this speciality and strive to deliver excellent care to patients throughout their journey, working closely with other members of the cardiac surgery multi-disciplinary team.
  • - The TACP will also have enthusiasm to maintain and improve their knowledge and skills and a willingness to educate and develop other health care professionals caring for cardiac surgical patients.
  • - The TACP will also play a key role in providing care to our patients and will be expected to drive standards of care and innovation and support education, research and audit.
  • - The TACP will be expected to develop across the 4 pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, education, research and leadership/management.
  • - The post holder will undertake a 2 year Masters programme in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) to enable them to work towards independent autonomous clinical practice as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
  • - The post holder will be released for a designated period, to successfully complete their study in preparation for their future Advanced Clinical Practitioner role.
  • - The areas for the post holder to complete work based learning in will be discussed and agreed upon successful appointment and will be related to the specific competencies required to meet the needs of the service.
  • - Successful completion of the programme and development as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner requires engagement in all aspects of the Masters programme.
  • - The post holder will be allocated a mentor who may be a Doctor or an Advanced Practitioner.
  • - This is to ensure successful achievement of the clinical skills required to fulfil the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner in their specified area of work and also to meet the needs of the Masters programme.
  • - The trainee will be identifiable in their new role as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in training.

FAQs

What is the role of a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (TACP)?

The TACP will work in a busy cardiac surgery/ cardiology or cardiac critical care setting, providing excellent patient care while developing skills in clinical practice, education, research, and leadership/management over a two-year Masters program.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

Applicants need to be experienced Cardiac surgery/ Cardiology or Cardiac critical care nurses and must undertake a Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, which includes an independent prescriber module.

How long is the training program for the TACP position?

The training program lasts for two years, during which the trainee will participate in a Masters program in Advanced Clinical Practice.

What percentage of my time will be spent studying versus working clinically?

During term-time, the TACP will spend 20% of their time attending university and 80% engaged in clinical work in the workplace.

Will there be support during my training?

Yes, the TACP will be supported by trained Advanced Clinical Practitioners and members of the medical team, and will also be paired with a mentor to help achieve necessary clinical skills.

Are there any opportunities for career development after completing the program?

Yes, successful completion of the program will enable you to work towards independent autonomous clinical practice as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, opening further career advancement opportunities.

Can I contact someone for more information about the position?

Yes, for further details or informal visits, you can contact Karen Parker, Lead Nurse, via email at karen.parker@mft.nhs.uk or by calling 161 291 5416.

What is the focus of the Master’s program?

The Master’s program focuses on developing competencies across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, education, research, and leadership/management relevant to cardiac care.

Is there an emphasis on research and innovation in this role?

Yes, the role involves supporting education, research, and audit to drive standards of care and innovation within the cardiac surgical team.

How does MFT promote a culture of inclusion and belonging?

MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging by providing equal opportunities for career development, ensuring fair and open processes, and prioritizing the health and wellbeing of its workforce.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.