Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Band 8a

HCRG Care Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health provider in the United Kingdom seeks an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. This role focuses on assessments and treatment of patients in community settings, emphasizing elderly care. Key responsibilities include leading a multidisciplinary team, delivering advanced nurse practices, and participating in audits and research. Candidates should have significant experience in community services and hold relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive salary and supportive work conditions.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Access to wages as you earn

Free tea, coffee and milk

Membership of My Reward Hub

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC.
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification.
• Current Non-Medical Prescriber qualification.
• Significant experience in elderly care or community services.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, management and treatment of patients in community settings.
• Provide supervision and support for a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver evidence-based advanced nurse practice.
• Write drug charts and prescribe medication.

Skills

Leadership

Patient assessment and care planning

Communication

Team management

Non-Medical Prescribing

Education

Degree level education

Master’s degree

Teaching or mentorship qualification

Job description

Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Band 8a

£55,690 – £62,682 (Band 8a AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location. Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts, cashback and vouchers. Access to wages as you earn them. Online and face‑to‑face support for mental and physical wellbeing and eLearning for career development.

Job Introduction

HCRG Care Group is leading the delivery of a Virtual Ward model to prevent avoidable hospital admissions. This role is based at Peasedown St John but works across community services and people’s homes. Service hours: 8am‑8pm, seven days a week. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will lead assessment, management and treatment of patients in community settings, initially focusing on referrals from the 2‑hour Urgent Community Response (UCR) and developing wider referral pathways.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support, professional development, appraisals and rota management for an 18‑person multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver evidence‑based advanced nurse practice, including assessment, diagnosis, interpretation of tests, and forward planning of care & treatment.
• Recognise deteriorating patients promptly, respond appropriately, and document escalation.
• Write drug charts and prescribe medication for patients in the Virtual Ward and in preparation for discharge.
• Initiate and participate in audit & research to improve current practice, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to knowledge development.
• Identify poor practice and support improvement opportunities through SBAR, thematic review, and a Just Culture approach.

The Ideal Candidate

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC and educated to degree level.
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification.
• Current Non‑Medical Prescriber qualification.
• Significant experience in elderly care, frailty, community services or relevant acute care speciality.
• Proven leadership and team‑management experience.
• Master’s degree.
• Clean driving licence and access to a car.

About the Company

Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services. We transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes, working with commissioners and communities across England.

Equal Opportunities

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We’re a Disability Confident, Committed company, providing inclusive work environment adjustments and technical solutions.

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