Advanced Clinical Practitioner Job at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Barnsley)

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location:
United Kingdom , Barnsley

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

57528.00 - 64750.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service. This role is central to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals presenting with acute surgical conditions, with a focus on rapid assessment, diagnosis, and same-day management. The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of practice, supported by the surgical multidisciplinary team, to assess and manage patients referred to SDEC. You will play a key role in facilitating admission avoidance, improving patient flow, and ensuring timely clinical decision-making in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a modern, responsive surgical service, while advancing your own clinical practice, leadership, and service improvement skills. You will be actively supported to continuously develop and maintain your ACP portfolio, with dedicated opportunities aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice: This ensures ongoing professional growth, competency development, and the ability to practice at the highest level.

Job Responsibility:

Delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals presenting with acute surgical conditions, with a focus on rapid assessment, diagnosis, and same-day management
Working autonomously within scope of practice to assess and manage patients referred to SDEC
Facilitating admission avoidance, improving patient flow, and ensuring timely clinical decision-making
Taking comprehensive histories, performing advanced clinical examinations, and formulating differential diagnoses
Requesting and interpreting investigations such as blood tests and imaging
Initiating treatment plans, including prescribing medications, and determining appropriate pathways
Performing clinical procedures within scope of practice
Ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based care
Contributing to coordinated and efficient patient flow
Supporting the ongoing development of the SDEC service
Participating in audit and quality improvement initiatives
Contributing to the supervision, teaching, and support of junior colleagues and learners

Requirements:

Experience at working at band 7 level or equivalent in an surgical setting
Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
Evidence of involvement in change management
Evidence of continuing professional development, innovation and implementation of successful change management initiatives
Broad range of clinical expertise and experience in emergency care setting
Experience of undertaking research and audit processes
Clear understanding of acute performance targets, key performance indicators and ability to identify opportunities to improve service delivery
Evidence of commitment to developing the Surgical ACP service
Evidence of service improvement and change
Professional Registration: NMC/Paramedic/other allied health professional
Masters Qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice
Advanced Physical Assessment qualification (MSc Level)
Registered V300 Independent prescribing qualification
Chest Radiographic Interpretation Qualification (Msc Level)
Maintain professional portfolio
Advanced Resuscitation (ALS)
Leadership/Management course
Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
Demonstrate understanding of current developments in the specialty
Knowledge of current NHS, Professional and educational issues
Knowledge of current Advanced Clinical Practice policy and framework drivers
Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management
Knowledge of infection control issues
Knowledge and understanding of statutory and professional requirements
Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Awareness of confidentiality
Ability to work independently in surgical same day care across the acuity spectrum
Proven ability and competence with regard to interventional skills expected at middle grade medical clinical level
Evidence of both theoretical skills and practical skills and competency in all aspects of patient management
Ability to influence within the organisation through demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead a team
Ability to motivate all members of the MDT through demonstration of excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to demonstrate reliability and adaptability through excellent time management and organisational skills
Presentation skills
Leaderships, diplomacy and negotiation skills
Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
Computer skills: Clinical systems, Radiology, Microbiology, pathology, requesting as per trust protocol
UK Registration

Nice to have:

Caring for the Critically Unwell Surgical Patient Course (cCriSP)
IRMER training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

Expiration:
April 30, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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