Advanced Clinical Practitioner for Hospital@Home Frailty

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card & NHS perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Practitioner for Hospital at Home Frailty Ward. The role requires registered practitioners with advanced clinical skills to operate within an ACP/trainee ACP framework, delivering autonomous assessments and treatment plans for patients at home.

The post supports flexible 8am–8pm shifts, weekend cover, and cross-cover across Somerset. Training and supervision are provided to support your development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered practitioner with advanced clinical skills.
• Essential: non-medical prescribing.
• Full-time role with flexible shifts covering 8am–8pm; weekend work required.

Responsibilities

• Attend MDT and huddles to discuss patient caseload and plan interventions.
• Carry out autonomous assessment and treatment plans for patients within the caseload.
• Prioritise time and support the team to ensure caseload is managed.
• Liaise with neighbourhood teams to enable Hospital at Home care.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Non-medical prescribing

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered ACP/trainee ACP

Job description

Hospital at Home Frailty Ward – Practitioner Role

Hospital at Home Frailty ward have an exciting opportunity for a practitioner with advanced skills to join the team. We have 2 full time post available one set within the team Are you a compassionate Registered professional with advanced clinical skills seeking an opportunity to work within a hospital at home team and understand what the service can offer patient within somerset in order to keep the patient within own home environment. Our service covers the urban and rural areas of Somerset, predominantly based in one area however cross cover especially at weekends and time of service needs will be required. Hospital at Home operate between 8am and 8pm we offer a variety of shift within our rota. We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work-life balance . Weekend cover is required as part of the role. 30 hours is minimal contract hours for this role. If you're a qualified practitioner with advanced skill looking for a rewarding challenge , join our friendly, and highly skilled team of ACP and trainee ACP, Medics and support staff. We can offer you training and supervision to support and guide you in your new role. Advanced skills such as non- medical prescribing are essential for this role. You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.Main duties of the job Hospital at Home enabling people to receive acute care and treatments in home surroundings with support from a team of health and care professionals. Attend MDT and huddles to discuss patient caseload and plan intervention. Carry out autonomous assessment and treatment plans for patient within the caseload , manage expectation of patients. work within scope of practice and seek opportunity for learning from other within team. Open and honest communication with patients, family and stakeholders. Prioritise own time and support team to ensure caseload is managed. Build relationship with neighbourhood teams to support patient to remain within own home. Work with Internal and external teams to promote Hospital at home. Participle in service development , identify own needs and support training to team and other teams in directorate. Ensure as a ACP your meeting the 4 pillars of the role.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.