
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic individual who is confident in their clinical practice and who can drive forward service transformation inline with the national agenda.
The post holder will be based within the York and Selby Community Inpatient Units and will play a key role within Community and Care of the Elderly Services. As part of our commitment to delivering integrated, neighbourhood based care, the post holder may work across a variety of community teams, supporting collaborative working and helping to provide high quality, person centred care closer to home.
Main duties of the job
The aim and main function of the community in-patient unit bed base is to provide short term rehabilitation, reablement, recovery and end of life care to the patients.
The post holder will practice as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the Community Inpatient Units, they will join a Team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Trust Grade Doctor to provide patient-centred, high-quality care.
The role will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within this area pf practice. Supporting admission from the Hospital and the community and timely patient discharges from the in-patient units.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered practitioner (NMC, HCPC)
- Evidence of a completed MSc ACP or portfolio of practice accredited by the Centre for Advancing Practice
- Non-medical prescribing
- Resuscitation Council (UK) Immediate Life Support Provider
- Teaching and assessing qualification/ mentor qualification
- IRMER certificate
Desirable
- PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
- Completion of an Internal Medicine course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Management, support and leadership of trainee ACPs
- Experience of mentorship, supervision and teaching
- Highly developed, specialist clinical skills required for area of work
- Expert knowledge in clinical field
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This advert is for Advanced Clinical Practitioner Community Inpatient Units with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in York, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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