Advanced Practice Clinician: Community & Complex Care

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled practitioner to join the Neighbourhood Care Team, delivering high-quality care for complex and frail patients in the community setting. You will provide clinical leadership for integrated pathways, work with GPs and stakeholders, and support staff development.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teaching, and innovative care models to improve patient outcomes within the Neighbourhood framework.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma leading to Registration by the NMC/HCPC.
• Teaching qualification or relevant experience.
• Non-Medical prescribing course.
• Physical examination course.
• Relevant Masters degree in Advanced Clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate critical understanding of responsibility and autonomy within the team.
• Act on professional judgement and reflect on practice.
• Work with individuals, families and carers using appropriate assessment methods.
• Plan and prioritise clinical workload and develop patient-centred care pathways.
• Select appropriate and individual treatment pathways and manage risk within the care setting.

Skills

Communication

Clinical leadership

Teaching/training

Education

NMC/HCPC registered degree/diploma

Teaching qualification

Non-medical prescribing

Physical examination course

Advanced Clinical Practice Masters

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled practitioner to join the Neighbourhood Care Team, delivering high-quality care for complex and frail patients in the community setting. You will provide clinical leadership for integrated pathways, work with GPs and stakeholders, and support staff development.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teaching, and innovative care models to improve patient outcomes within the Neighbourhood framework.