Band 8a Advance Nurse Practitioner (ACP) Full or Part Trained

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to deliver high-quality patient-centered clinical care. The role involves conducting advanced assessments, diagnoses, and treatments to support individuals at home, preventing hospital admissions. The practitioner will also lead the development of clinical policies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a relevant clinical qualification and expertise in managing undiagnosed patient presentations. A commitment to inclusive culture is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate advanced expertise within the Urgent Community Response Service.
• Practice autonomously as an advanced practitioner.
• Develop and implement clinical policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
• Lead clinical practice development and standards.
• Ensure safe management and treatment of patients.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Clinical diagnosis

Leadership in clinical practice

Patient-focused care

Education

Relevant clinical qualification

Job description

Overview

Demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education, support to staff, patients, their families, and carers.

Will practise autonomously as an advanced practitioner within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the division.

Responsibilities

Support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral, and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area.

Responsibility for leading the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.

The post holder will demonstrate advanced expertise within the Urgent Community Response (UCR) Service, providing advice, education, and support to staff, patients, families, and carers. The UCR team delivers rapid holistic assessments and interventions within two hours of referral, supporting individuals at risk of hospital admission to remain safely at home, recover, and re‑engage with their daily lives.

Working as an autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner, the post holder will provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care, including advanced assessment, clinical examination, diagnosis, and treatment, within an agreed scope of practice. This role will ensure safe management, referral, and discharge of patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed presentations, while promoting efficiency and patient‑focused service delivery.

The post holder will take a leadership role in developing clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the creation and implementation of policies, protocols, and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. They will also be expected to comply with all aspects of ACP governance standards and procedures.

Professional Development

This role will consist of a 90% clinical component and 10% dedicated to professional development activities, including appraisal, clinical audit, teaching, research, and self‑directed learning.

Inclusive Culture

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.