Autonomous Chronic Pain Advanced Practitioner

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Bristol. The post supports the Chronic Pain service, with autonomous practice and an independent non-medical prescribing role within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will assess patients, determine differential diagnoses, initiate treatment or referrals, and contribute to research and service development. Training towards Band 8a ACP will be provided.

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner with clinical assessment and differential diagnosis.
• Independent non-medical prescriber with prescribing responsibilities.
• Background from nursing, paramedic, or physiotherapy with relevant chronic pain experience.
• Chronic pain, neuromodulation or neurosurgical exposure preferred.
• Band 7 training with progression to Band 8a ACP.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled patient assessment including history, examination and tests.
• Make clinical decisions and plan management within guidelines.
• Coordinate MDT meetings and follow-up with patients.
• Refer to other specialties or discharge when appropriate.
• Be an interface for pharmacotherapies and research initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Practice

Independent Prescriber

Clinical assessment

Autonomous practice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Bristol. The post supports the Chronic Pain service, with autonomous practice and an independent non-medical prescribing role within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will assess patients, determine differential diagnoses, initiate treatment or referrals, and contribute to research and service development. Training towards Band 8a ACP will be provided.