Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our well-established General Surgery team.

The service comprises a Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) and two General Surgical inpatient wards, caring for elective and emergency surgical patients. Working closely with colleagues across the Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC), the team provides timely assessment, effective clinical decision-making and appropriate management pathways.

The successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner with excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills, committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary environment.

You will join a supportive team comprising five qualified ACPs and one Trainee ACP from nursing and paramedic backgrounds. Working alongside Foundation Year 1 and Senior House Officer colleagues, you will contribute to the assessment and management of surgical patients across the service.

We have a strong track record of supporting ACP development through clinical supervision and educational opportunities. ACPs contribute to service development, quality improvement, teaching, audit and research, with opportunities to develop specialist interests and advanced procedural skills relevant to General Surgery.

If you are passionate about Advanced Clinical Practice and keen to contribute to a progressive surgical service, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will practise autonomously as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within General Surgery, providing expert, patient-centred care across the surgical pathway. Working within an agreed scope of practice, the ACP will undertake advanced clinical assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment planning, referral and discharge of patients with acute and elective surgical conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

Undertaking comprehensive assessment, clerking, diagnosis and management of surgical patients.

Requesting, interpreting and acting on appropriate investigations.

Developing management plans, including admission, treatment, referral and discharge.

Prescribing independently within scope of practice and relevant policies.

Participating in ward rounds, discussions and surgical assessment services.

Working collaboratively with Consultants, doctors, nurses, ACPs and allied health professionals.

Providing expert clinical advice and support to colleagues

Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous records.

Exercising professional autonomy, accountability and clinical judgement when managing complex presentations.

Recognising deterioration and escalating care appropriately.

Supporting patient flow and effective communication across the surgical pathway.

The post holder will also contribute to leadership, education, quality improvement, audit and research, supporting service development and the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.

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 ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't 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

Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship Nursing and HCSW roles. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Details

• Date posted: 29 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9165-26-08-038c
• Job locations: Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

UK Registration

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