Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Oxford seeks a registered nurse or AHP at band 7 or above for the Intensive Community Care Pathway. This role emphasizes advanced clinical practice, leadership, and teamwork to manage patient care effectively in both community and inpatient settings. Candidates must have a master's qualification and experience in clinical practice, education, and research. The position offers opportunities for career progression and various benefits, including generous annual leave and NHS discounts.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS discount across various retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working at band 7 or above within both community and inpatient settings.
• Evidence of advanced clinical practice capabilities.
• Ability to take complex decisions with a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, formulation, and prescribing of care planning.
• Providing clinical leadership and acting as a role model.
• Participating and promoting education and service development.

Skills

Community care expertise

Clinical leadership

Expert consultation

Advanced clinical practice

Education

Master's level qualification

Registered nurse or AHP

Job description

Job Overview

Do you want to deliver excellence in care? Do you have an interest in rapid assessment, diagnostics and treatment in a patient's home? An exciting opportunity has arrived in our Intensive Community Care (ICC) Pathway for a registered nurse or AHP currently working at band 7 or above to join our team. ICC pathway is comprised of Urgent Community Response team, Same Day Emergency Care Units, Hospital at Home, Falls Service and Single Point of Access. This post holder will help in provision of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients and hospital admission avoidance. Our pathway services work closely together alongside other community service teams and health care providers within acute services and primary care in supporting individuals remain within their own home where safe to do so.

You will have extensive experience of working within both a community and an in-patient setting and is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to undertake a career in advanced clinical practice. In your application and interview, you will need to demonstrate progress and evidence against the required ACP capabilities and the four pillars which underpin advanced clinical practice in England.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, formulation and prescribing of care planning within agreed protocols.
• Advising the multi-disciplinary team on expert, safe and effective models of care and treatment, demonstrating a high level of practice and knowledge whilst participating in direct evidence-based patient care.
• Working with a high degree of autonomy and taking complex decisions underpinned by a master’s level qualification that encompasses core capabilities and area‑specific clinical competence.
• Providing clinical leadership within the team, acting as a role model and source of expertise, encouraging and developing a high standard of clinical skill and improving patient outcomes.
• Participating and promoting education, research, audit and service development to improve patient outcomes and quality of care delivered.
• Working flexibly across shift patterns, including 24/7 service provision where required.

Qualifications & Capabilities

• Registered nurse or AHP, currently working at band 7 or above.
• Master's level qualification with experience in the four pillars: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.
• Evidence of advanced clinical practice capabilities, including non‑medical prescribing if applicable.
• Progressive experience in both community and inpatient settings.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees.
• We are committed to increasing diversity and actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups, including people with disabilities, men, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
• All employees are expected to uphold safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Band & Trust Information

Band 8a – Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust placing our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do.