Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Urgent Care Leader

NHS; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in the Urgent Treatment Centre. The role is Band 8a with 30 hours per week, focusing on delivering high-quality care to both adult and paediatric patients with minor illnesses and injuries.

The post supports development into a clinical leader across four pillars of advanced practice, with 80% clinical time and 20% leadership, education and supervision. Closing date: 25 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional (NMC/HCPC/GPhC).
• First level degree (HEI Level 5 or 6) or equivalent, in undergraduate base profession.
• MSc L7 Advanced Practice or equivalent - in relevant Advanced Practice field.
• Specialist post-graduate education / qualifications, or training relevant to area of clinical practice for AP role (e.g. IRMER).
• Mentoring, Facilitating Workplace Learning or Clinical Supervision Qualification.
• Leadership Course or Qualification.
• Advanced Life Support Course relevant to speciality (as required).
• Professional ACP Credential - From recognised professional body pathways, or NHSE.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assess, diagnose, and manage patients across all four pillars of advanced practice.
• Maintain a culture of life-long learning with clinical supervision and an up-to-date advanced practice portfolio.
• Ensure protected time to practice with an 80% clinical component and 20% leadership/education duties.
• Lead service improvement and innovation to enhance patient care and experience.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet health needs through evidence-based practice.

Skills

Advanced Practice

Leadership

CPD Portfolio

Research Capability

Procedural Skills

Independent Practitioner

Clinical Audit

Change Management

Education

NMC/HCPC/GPhC Registration

HEI Level 5/6 Degree

MSc L7 Advanced Practice

Specialist Post-graduate Education

Clinical Supervision Qualification

Leadership Course

Advanced Life Support

ACP Credential

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in the Urgent Treatment Centre. The role is Band 8a with 30 hours per week, focusing on delivering high-quality care to both adult and paediatric patients with minor illnesses and injuries.

The post supports development into a clinical leader across four pillars of advanced practice, with 80% clinical time and 20% leadership, education and supervision. Closing date: 25 September 2026.