Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Introduction

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious registered professional to join our Emergency Department as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). Our established ACP team has been active for over five years, and the department is enthusiastic about welcoming and supporting a new trainee into this specialist environment.

This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about advancing their practice, developing strong decision-making skills, and working autonomously in a fast-paced setting.

What the Role Involves

As a trainee ACP within Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), you will work towards becoming an autonomous, highly skilled practitioner capable of managing your own caseload under the guidance of an experienced medical mentor. Your development will focus on the four pillars of advanced clinical practice: clinical expertise, leadership, education, and research.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning and implementing treatment for patients presenting to Emergency Medicine services.
• Taking comprehensive clinical histories and completing holistic physical and mental health examinations.
• Performing advanced clinical assessments, initiating management plans and reviewing patient progress within your scope of practice.
• Undertaking a range of clinical procedures, including invasive investigations and diagnostic testing where required.
• Working toward or practising as an Independent/Supplementary Non-Medical Prescriber in line with Trust and national guidelines.
• About Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the primary provider of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, supporting a population of around 500,000—rising significantly during peak tourist seasons. With approximately 6,700 staff and a substantial annual budget, the Trust also plays an integral role in education through its partnerships with:

• University of Exeter Medical School
• University of Plymouth School of Nursing & Midwifery
• Peninsula Dental School

Education and training are supported through The Knowledge Spa, our dedicated on-site hub for clinical learning. RCHT is research active and home to the South West Clinical School, which encourages academic pathways for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals.

Key Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Current professional registration (e.g., NMC, HCPC).
• Studying toward or already holding a Level 7 Master’s qualification recognised by NHS England.
• Experience supporting education or holding a suitable teaching-related qualification.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills within a relevant clinical area.
• Completion of extended practice competencies such as cystoscopy, LATP, urodynamics, or comparable skills depending on profession.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Leadership or mentorship qualifications.

Experience and Skills

Essential Experience

• Substantial clinical experience, ideally involving elective and emergency care for benign and malignant urological patients.
• Experience providing clinical leadership.
• Evidence of engagement in audit or research activity.

Essential Skills

• Ability to prioritise and independently manage a changing workload.
• Capability to identify and act on learning needs.
• Precision and dexterity in clinical procedures and use of medical equipment.
• Strong documentation and digital literacy.
• Training Requirements
• Up-to-date mandatory training.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to undertake additional training required for the role.

Employment Requirements

To join the NHS, candidates must complete standard compliance checks, including:

• Identity and right-to-work verification
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and references
• Occupational health clearance
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening
• We may offer flexible working options and, in some cases, sponsorship however, sponsorship availability cannot be guaranteed.