Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Clch; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) Hertfordshire Adult Community Services invites applications for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. This 12‑month fixed-term role focuses on urgent and unplanned care across South and West Hertfordshire, delivering high‑quality care at home and reducing unnecessary hospital transfers.

You will join a multidisciplinary team including nurses, GPs, therapists, and support staff, and work across Rapid Response and Hospital@Home pathways to optimise

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment and decision-making within Rapid Response and Early Intervention Vehicle services.
• Support residents to receive safe, effective care at home and enable timely discharge from acute settings.
• Act as a senior clinical decision maker, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across weekends and bank holidays.

Job description

Putting community at the heart of everything we do.

Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in, browse our latest jobs and opportunities below.

Main area Advanced Clinical Practitioner Grade Band 8a Contract 12 months (Fixed term contract until November 2027) Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full Time - The service operates on a pre-rostered shift pattern, covering 8am–10pm, 7 days per week, including weekends and bank holidays) Job ref 824-HERTS-8245284

Site BRE Town Watford Salary £59,798 - £67,020 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 08:00

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

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.

Main duties of the job

Our Unplanned Care Services include:

• Rapid Response
• Early Intervention Vehicle (EIV)
• Discharge to Assess pathways
• Frailty Hospital@Home
• General Medical Virtual Ward

Our Virtual Ward and Hospital@Home services are delivered in close collaboration with colleagues at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

In this role, you will provide advanced clinical assessment and decision-making primarily within the Rapid Response and Early Intervention Vehicle services, supporting residents to receive safe, effective care at home and enabling timely discharge from acute settings.

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.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of innovative and evolving models of care, within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Additional information:

• 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).

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.