Advanced Practitioner

DBTH; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants, getaways,/sh

Retail discounts

Job summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is seeking a Band 8a Advanced Practitioner to join our Emergency Surgical Service at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital. You will provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of acute surgical conditions in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role supports the Emergency Department and SDEC, with 37.5 hours per week on a 12-hour shift pattern, and offers NHS Pension, generous holidays, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in acute settings with leadership and development focus.
• Evidence of auditing, research activity and supervision facilitation.
• Clinical/ managerial leadership across staff and service delivery.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into practice.
• Participation in portfolio-based development and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of acute surgical patients.
• Prescribe and initiate treatment plans within a Consultant-led team.
• Coordinate ongoing care across SDEC, ED referrals and postoperative care.
• Contribute to delivery and development of high-quality surgical services.

Skills

Service improvement

Audit and research

Clinical/ managerial leadership

Leadership of staff

Portfolio of practice knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC or HCPC registration

Masters or recognised Advanced Practice qualification

Advanced Physical Assessment

Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of role)

Evidence of CPD and sign-off of competence

Leadership or Teaching qualification

Job description

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Main area Surgery Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (12 hour shifts Monday - Sunday) Job ref 272-8303215

Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £57,528 - £64,750 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Band8a Advanced Practitioner to join our Emergency Surgical Service. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) and Bassetlaw Hospital (BDGH), as well as supporting the Emergency Department, elective service and outlying emergency surgical referrals within the hospital at BDGH.

Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with acute surgical, urology, vascular and breast conditions, helping to ensure timely access to care and excellent patient outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Advanced Practitioner-led service and contribute to the ongoing development of emergency surgical care across both sites.

We welcome informal visits and would be delighted to show you around, introduce you to the team, and discuss the role further. Come and see the excellent service we provide for the people of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an autonomous Advanced Practitioner whose practice is underpinned by the four pillars of Advanced Practice: clinical practice, leadership, education and research. You will have experience working in an acute setting, excellent clinical and leadership skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Working within the Emergency Surgical Service, you will provide advanced assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute surgical conditions across Surgical SDEC, Emergency Department referrals, ward consultations and postoperative care. You will independently assess patients, request and interpret investigations, make complex clinical decisions, prescribe, initiate treatment plans and coordinate ongoing care.

Working autonomously within a Consultant-led multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality surgical services across Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital. You will be supported by clinical and educational supervisors and provided with opportunities to maintain and develop your advanced practice skills and competencies.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
• Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity
• Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for APs or equivalent
• Clinical/ managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/ absence, recruitment/ selection
• Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice

Qualifications & Training

• Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
• Relevant Masters’ degree in Advanced Practice or recognised qualification via the supported portfolio route from HEE Centre for Advancing Practice
• Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional developmentEvidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice
• Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
• Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Breadth of experience in gathering, analysing and disseminating information – clinical, education or research/ evaluation based

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• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas.

With three main hospital sites and several additional services, DBTH is one of only five teaching hospitals in Yorkshire. We train 25% of all medical students in the region and 30% of all other healthcare professional students. Employing over 7,000 colleagues, every member of our team contributes to patient care and plays a vital role in our ongoing success.

While we operate across multiple sites, we are proud to foster a strong sense of community and identity, guided by the principles of the DBTH Way. This ensures our organisation is shaped by kindness, respect, and a commitment to supporting one another. Our accessible leadership team encourages every colleague to feel empowered, knowing they have the ability to make a positive difference.

We are proud that many of those in senior positions within the Trust began their careers here. We also celebrate our many long-serving colleagues, including one individual who is still going strong after more than 60 years of dedicated service at DBTH.

It is our goal to equip those who join Team DBTH with the tools and opportunities they need to develop their careers. Whether you spend one year or fifty with us, we are committed to helping you Develop, Belong, and Thrive, Here.