Job summary
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Heath and Care Trust are looking to recruit a compassionate and dynamic Advanced Practitioner to join our team of experienced APs working in a rotational post across 5 Community Hospitals. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated clinician to help us develop this AP led service delivering medical care for patients from sub-acute care to general rehabilitation, and including specialist stroke services, palliative care and fractured neck of femur rehabilitation.
This diverse clinical case mix requires dedicated practitioners with comprehensive assessment and medical management skills to deliver safe effective care. We are building a team for the future and recognise the benefits of APs leading patient assessment, management and interventional therapies, supported by a team of GP's. A Band 8a position will be offered to candidates who have completed an MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent) and can demonstrate experience working at an advanced level within a relevant clinical environment. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kirsty Jewkes Lead Ap on 07877457623.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work autonomously to admit and assess individual patient needs, determine a differential diagnosis, request investigations, and initiate appropriate holistic, research-based treatments, within a patient centred clinical management plan, to include independent prescribing. They will be expected to exercise advanced clinical expertise, and high levels of decision making in clinical care, whilst working closely with Medical, Nursing and Therapy teams to ensure patients receive appropriate holistic care, and co-ordinate a safe discharge with minimal avoidable delays. Additional responsibilities will include monitoring and leading on improvements to standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, facilitation of learning through teaching and supporting professional colleagues, and demonstrate enhanced professional leadership skills. This is a part time position of 33 hours per week over 3 days.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Details
- Date posted: 26 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8a
- Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: C9798-2310
- Job locations: Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0BB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
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This advert is for Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust in Worcester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £57,528 to £64,750 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jun 2026.
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