Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Lung Cancer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 November 2026
17 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our expanding advanced practice workforce within Respiratory Medicine. If you are enth...
The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the respiratory medicine and lung cancer team to meet the needs of patients, and will play a key role in service delivery and adherence to policy and procedures. They will also be instrumental in guiding junior medical and nursing staff in relation to relevant protocols and procedures.
The post holder will be required to ensure evidence based care is delivered to patients and will be involved in audit of practice, research and service improvement.
Following completion of the MSC in advanced practice including the non-medical prescribing module, Individual competence and capability will be met in order to achieve a satisfactory level of competency evidenced by a successful assessment. Upon completion of these requirements the trainee will progress to band 8a.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current UK healthcare professional registration
- BSc in healthcare
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Teaching and assessing qualification/equivalent.
Desirable: - oIndependent Prescriber (annotated on professional register) oLeadership qualification/ training oIRMER regulation training
Experience
Essential
- o3 years senior clinical experience at Band 6 or above this a requirement to comply with HEE/NHSE funding requirements.
- Significant clinical experience in relevant field, respiratory/lung cancer equivalent to post graduate diploma level.
- Experience of leading people/services.
- Experience of case load management
- Experience of clinical teaching.
- Experience in research and audit.
- Demonstrate ability to embed evidence-based practice.
- Experience in collaborative working with multidisciplinary team.
Desirable: - oExperience of change management and service development. oEvidence of journal/ web/book publication/conference presentation
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of speciality disease/complexity
- A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of national and local NHS agenda/policy/guidance/ integrated care boards and implications
Desirable: - oKnowledge of policy/ service desirable oKnowledge of Action learning and other methods of staff development
Skills
Essential
- Skills in undertaking clinical assessments and techniques relevant to speciality.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Developed IT skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Highly developed communication, influencing, negotiating skills and sharing of information.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to be an innovative and effective decision-maker.
- Ability to deal with sensitive/challenging/complex and stressful situations.
- Ability to undertake audit and critically analyse data.
- Ability to work shifts required by service.
Desirable
- Extended/enhanced clinical skills.
- Delegated Consent training.
- Demonstrate report writing.
- Demonstrate resourcefulness.
- Demonstrate ability to assess, diagnose, interpret investigations and develop a clinical management plan for patients.
- Skills in presenting at conferences/webinars.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
- For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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