Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery

The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
The Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit comprises of 48 ward level beds over two wards, a 6 bedded progressive care unit (level 2) and a 12 (level 3) Intensive Care Unit. Additionally, the post will incorporate work in pre-operative assessment clinics and post-surgical follow-up clinics.

The position will be based on the Cardiothoracic wards, Chesterman 3 and Chesterman 4.

The job isn't for everyone but for those who have the right strengths and motivators its energising, rewarding and they love it.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has a passion for Cardiothoracic Nursing and wishes to expand their clinical skills and follow a clinical career pathway. Our ACPs work at the level of a junior doctor, providing support to the medical teams.

If the above description sounds like you then, you have a passion for advancing clinical nursing and leadership and are looking for a new challenge, please contact Matron Jane Pagett via the hospital switchboard for an informal discussion about the vacancy. Wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
The role will be structured around the four core functions of advanced practice:

• Expert clinical practice (with a minimum clinical focus of 80%).
• Professional leadership and consultancy.
• Education, training and development of self and others.
• Practice and service development, research, and evaluation.

About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year, per annum pro rata for part time staff
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-3307-DIR
Job locations: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience.
• Willing and able to successfully complete a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice - which may be via the apprenticeship route.
• Post Graduate diploma qualification in Advanced Practice.
• Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role).
• Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake.
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development.
• Evidence of completion of the NHSE/HEE Clinical Pillar of Multi-Professional ACP Framework

Desirable

• Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
• Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence.
• Experience of delivering training / education to others.
• Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking service improvement activity.
• Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs.
• Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs).
• Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management.
• Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans.
• High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families.
• Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations.

Desirable

• Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others.
• Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude.
• Commitment to staff development and training.
• Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron, Cardiothoracic Services, Jane Pagett, jane.pagett@nhs.net, 01142266861

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