Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our established team within the Children’s Emergency Department on a 12‑month secondment to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, supportive, and forward‑thinking paediatric emergency medicine service.

As an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside medical and nursing colleagues to deliver high‑quality, child‑centred emergency care.

You will function as an autonomous practitioner, taking responsibility for the assessment, clinical decision‑making, treatment, and safe discharge of children and young people presenting with a wide range of acute conditions.

You will contribute to maintaining high clinical standards, supporting service development, and promoting an environment focused on learning, safety, and excellence in paediatric emergency care. This secondment offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the care experience of our patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

Work independently at advanced level in delivery of high quality clinical care

Provide clinical leadership and support both nursing and medical teams

Support clinical team with day-to-day activity

Support junior medical staff to achieve training and development requirements

Provide clinical areas with consistent high quality care

Closing date of applications: 21 April 2026

Interview date: 5 May 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.

Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment.

If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

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