Job overview
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) role is at the forefront of Acute Medicine with non-medical practitioner’s crossing professional boundaries, undertaking traditional medical roles and leading the way for inter-professional practice.
The ACP will be able to assess and treat varied clinical cases, having advanced skills to assess the patient with a differentiated or undifferentiated clinical diagnosis. Advanced communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills will be used to initial assess and provide on-going patient care.
The post holder will provide clinical expertise for developing and enhancing the service and will demonstrate advanced skills and competencies and ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment.
Main duties of the job
Working within local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, the ACP exercises independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of acute medical patients. They work collaboratively within the multiprofessional team and support the education and development of both nursing, medical and allied-health professionals.
The Acute Medicine ACP will be required to work a shift pattern to support a 7 days a week, 12 hour service across the different areas of the Acute and Emergency Department.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
*Consideration will be given to applicants who do not yet possess the relevant qualifications but hold significant experience within clinical area. Must be willing to work towards them- banding (Band 6-8a) would be subject to Level 7 qualifications and level of supervision required. Progression to Band 8a is achieved upon successful completion/attainment of full MSc.
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This advert is for Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £64,750 Band 6-8a Dependant on experience. Level 7 study on ACP MSc.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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