Description
The role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) is integral to the medical assessment, management, and referral of patients presenting to the emergency department at Newham University Hospital.
The ACP shares the same responsibilities and opportunities as the equivalent Dr (at ST1 level or higher). As part of the multidisciplinary medical team, the post holder will provide clinical expertise towards developing and enhancing the clinical service. The post holder will demonstrate advanced skills and competencies and ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment.
Working within the multidisciplinary team following local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, the advanced clinical practitioner exercises independent judgement under supervision to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate the clinical care and management of Emergency Department patients.
Main duties of the job
The Newham University Hospital Emergency Medicine ACP development program is split into four key stages:
- Stage 1: Newly qualified ACP; (Band 7) Formative stage; working at a level equivalent to F2. Focused on gaining further training and experience in a close support/supervision environment.
- Stage 2: Experienced ACP; (Band 8a) Transition stage; Focused on consolidation of clinical experience, transitioning to a supervising and leading role. Working at ST1-2 level.
- Stage 3 RCEM accredited ACP; (Band 8a) Career stage (All ACPs are expected to progress to this stage); Working at ST3+ registrar level. Focused on clinical care, supervising MDT clinical care, leading clinical arrears within the emergency department.
- Stage 4: Senior ACP; (Band 8b+) Higher professional development stage; for individual ACPs who desire further development beyond stage 3.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
- Completed the Advance Clinical Practice Postgraduate Diploma or Full MSc ACP
- Experienced working as Band 7 or Band 8A ACP in emergency medicine or acute specialties
- Experienced working independently as an ACP in emergency medicine
- Team Player
- Able to work full shift pattern
- Experience and understanding of the emergency care environment
- Completed non-medical prescribing module
- Completed IRMER training and requesting independently within scope of practice
- ALS/APLS or equivalent
Skills
- Leadership and change management skills to drive service improvement
- Educational and coaching skills for staff development and multidisciplinary learning
- Digital literacy for clinical documentation, audit, and data-driven decision-making
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support patient-centred care and team cohesion