Autonomous Advanced Practitioner, Emergency Medicine

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; Presencial; GBP 56.000 - 72.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Band 8a) to join the Acute Medicine team. The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acute, complex conditions, and supporting patient flow across the Emergency Assessment Unit, Acute Admissions Unit and ambulatory care.

The post includes leadership, education, research and service development responsibilities, with opportunities to supervise juniors and

Qualificações

• Advanced clinical knowledge of Acute Medicine.
• Registered with relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC).
• MSc in Advanced Practice or evidence of equivalent level.
• Non-medical prescriber and ALS credentials.

Responsabilidades

• Work as an autonomous practitioner within Acute Medicine, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and management.
• Support patient flow, interpretation of investigations and timely clinical decision-making.
• Lead on education, supervision, audit, and service improvement activities.
• Contribute to safe discharge planning and governance across services.

Conhecimentos

Advanced clinical knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Risk assessment

Case management

Communication skills

Leadership

Audit/Research

Education & training

Formação

MSc in Advanced Practice

Teaching & Assessing qualification

NMC/HCPC registration

Non-Medical Prescriber

ALS Provider

ALS Instructor

Leadership course

Descrição da vaga

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Band 8a) to join the Acute Medicine team. The role involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acute, complex conditions, and supporting patient flow across the Emergency Assessment Unit, Acute Admissions Unit and ambulatory care.

The post includes leadership, education, research and service development responsibilities, with opportunities to supervise juniors and