Nursing - Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner

  • Department Frailty Team (RSH)
  • Salary £64,455.00 – £74,896 per annum
  • Closing Date 14/08/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b
  • Job ref 223-SAC-543
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

*Internal vacancy*

The post holder is required to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within the field of geriatrics (front door, base ward and outpatient care of the older adult). The Higher-level ACP will have extensive clinical knowledge and experience in addition to completing a master’s in advanced clinical Practice, Non-Medical Prescribing qualification and meeting all the requirements of the higher-level role. They will work at this level in a clinical capacity as part of the medical workforce in their specified clinical area. They will act as role models and clinical supervisor to their junior colleagues promoting clinical effectiveness in care.

Main duties of the job

The ACP will have obtained a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice and in addition have developed a breadth and depth of clinical acumen in their clinical area of specialty and be able to see a wide breadth of clinical presentations carrying out relevant clinical procedures, interventions and diagnostics to assist in diagnosis and management of the patients in their care.

  • ACP will be expected to be stream and review referrals 
  • Initiate and progress comprehensive geriatric assessment

In addition, the ACP will have obtained the following advanced clinical skill set relevant to their clinical area of practice:

  • Advanced Life Support
  • Completion of Radiology Competencies including in house training programme, completion and passed radiology exam, IRMER certification, Radiology OSCE.
  • Authorisation of Blood Products course, completion of Non-Medical authorization blood products competencies
  • Advanced clinical skills including but not limited to: lumbar puncture, leading board rounds, MDT discharge planning, advance care planning discussions, bladder scans, postural BP checks and low level therapy assessments and mobility checks.
  • Evidence of service development within their clinical areas
  • Evidence of teaching junior medical colleagues, medical students, trainee ACP’s
  • Presenting at local, Regional and National conferences or actively part of a Regional Group promoting Advanced Clinical Practice.

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Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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