Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Unplanned Care Services across South and West Hertfordshire. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity offering the chance to make a significant contribution to the delivery of high-quality urgent and unplanned care services.
You will work as part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, alongside Advanced Clinical Practitioners, a Nurse Consultant, nurses, paramedics, therapists, GPs, support workers, and administrative colleagues. Our services are focused on providing timely, high-quality care in the community, supporting patients to remain at home wherever possible and facilitating earlier discharge from hospital.
As a senior clinical decision maker, you will play a key role in supporting clinical teams and strengthening partnerships with internal colleagues, primary care, and nursing and residential homes. A central part of the role will be maximising appropriate referrals into our services through effective collaboration and relationship building.
The post aligns with the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice. You will work closely with fellow Advanced Clinical Practitioners as part of a rota, providing robust advanced clinical cover across weekends and bank holidays.
The service operates on a pre-rostered shift pattern, covering 8am-10pm, 7 days per week, including weekends and bank holidays. The role requires travel across the service area; a car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes is required (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced clinical assessment and decision-making primarily within the Rapid Response and Early Intervention Vehicle services
- Support residents to receive safe, effective care at home and enable timely discharge from acute settings
- Work closely with fellow Advanced Clinical Practitioners as part of a rota
- Collaborate with internal colleagues, primary care, and nursing and residential homes
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Physiotherapist or Paramedic with HCPC registration
- MSc / PGdip Advanced Clinical Practice
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
- Evidence of Management/Leadership training
- Evidence of teaching demonstrated by a suitable qualification or accredited experience
- Extensive experience in Community Care and/or Primary Care and/or Accident & Emergency
- Experience in a clinical leadership/management role within a complex healthcare environment
Benefits:
- Competitive employment package
- Investment in employee development and well-being
- Inclusive organisation that values compassion and welcomes new ideas