Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Stroke)

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Abingdon is looking for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join a multidisciplinary team focused on stroke rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice and strong leadership skills. This role involves delivering expert clinical care, leading service development initiatives, and mentoring colleagues. We're seeking a motivated professional passionate about improving stroke patient outcomes through innovative practices.

Benefits

Opportunities for ongoing training

Career progression

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience in stroke, neurology, or rehabilitation.
• Ability to manage own patient caseload.
• Evidence of competence in core ACP capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management for patients.
• Lead and contribute to service development initiatives.
• Provide education, mentorship, and supervision to colleagues and students.

Skills

Advanced clinical decision-making

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Research participation

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Independent Prescribing qualification

Professionally Registered (Nurse/AHP/Pharmacist)

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated ACP to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing expert rehabilitation following stroke.

You will:

• Deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management for patients on the stroke rehabilitation pathway.
• Work autonomously, using advanced clinical decision-making to provide safe and effective care.
• Lead and contribute to service development initiatives, ensuring high standards of rehabilitation and recovery.
• Provide education, mentorship, and supervision to colleagues and students.
• Actively participate in research, audit, and quality improvement projects.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards completion).
• Independent Prescribing qualification (or commitment to achieve).
• Significant clinical experience in stroke, neurology, or rehabilitation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teaching skills.
• A passion for improving outcomes for stroke patients through innovation and evidence-based practice.

We offer

• A friendly, forward-thinking team environment with strong peer support.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression.
• The chance to be part of a service that is shaping stroke rehabilitation across the Trust.

If you are passionate about stroke rehabilitation and ready to take on a key leadership role in delivering advanced, patient-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) - Stroke provides expert, autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients across the stroke pathway, from hyper-acute care to rehabilitation.

Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the ACP delivers evidence-based interventions, supports complex decision-making, and ensures safe, timely, and person-centered care.

The role includes leading clinical practice, contributing to service development, and enhancing patient outcomes through advanced skills in assessment, prescribing, and care planning.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Previous knowledge and experience of working within stroke specialty
• Ability to manage own patient caseload

Qualifications

• Professionally Registered e.g. Nurse/AHP/ Pharmacist
• Evidence of competence in the trusts core ACP capabilities or willingness to work towards in 6 months
• Evidence of achievement of appropriate credential or willingness to work towards this in post

Experience

• Experience of Innovation and change management
• Experience of providing clinical supervision in practice
• Experience in applying research findings to practice
• Extensive experience in caring for patients across a wide variety of clinical settings

Personal Qualities

• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a Multidisciplinary team
• Effective organisational skills

Oxford Health is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.