Job summary 37.5 hours per week We are looking to appoint an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Band 8A) within our Community CSU, this role will be working within our community respiratory service and virtual ward. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background and passion for respiratory care and have experience in managing acute and chronic illness episodes for patients within a clinic and community setting. We will also consider candidates within other backgrounds who are looking to develop within this field. Within our Community CSU within Care Group 4, have established multi-disciplinary teams, made up of community physicians, Nurse Consultants, ACPs and trainee ACPs, specialist nurses, healthcare support workers and therapy teams. We are passionate about providing care to patients in community and home settings. Working with partners to support admission avoidance early discharge from hospital. This role will be integral to this way of working, reflecting the national agenda bringing care closer to home. We are a care group within the wider NHS Foundation trust allowing for the development of efficient pathways for our patients, collaboration of services and opportunities for our colleagues that comes with being in a foundation trust. This role will work across our community sites with both the Community Respiratory Team and our Virtual Ward team. Main duties of the job To work supporting patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Supporting teams with clinical knowledge and guidance on management plans for these patients. Working with patients and partners to support care in the patients home and community settings. Our successful candidate will be involved in training and supporting junior colleagues and undertaking clinical supervision with a clinical team. About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Pro rata/per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9165-25-04-057 Job locations The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current Professional NMC/HCPC Registration Degree level Qualification Teaching/ Mentorship Qualification Qualified in Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development Portfolio evidencing competency as an ACP Desirable Current Advanced Life Support Qualification (Essential if Inpatient or UECC ACP, Desirable if Community or non-inpatient ACP) Experience Essential Demonstrate experience in a senior post Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working Experience of working with acutely ill patients Experience of working independently Experience in education of staff Knowledge Essential Excellent Communication skills with clear written and oral skills Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current Professional NMC/HCPC Registration Degree level Qualification Teaching/ Mentorship Qualification Qualified in Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development Portfolio evidencing competency as an ACP Desirable Current Advanced Life Support Qualification (Essential if Inpatient or UECC ACP, Desirable if Community or non-inpatient ACP) Experience Essential Demonstrate experience in a senior post Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working Experience of working with acutely ill patients Experience of working independently Experience in education of staff Knowledge Essential Excellent Communication skills with clear written and oral skills Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Address The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Address The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, S60 2UD Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom