Band 8a Advanced Practitioner – Emergency Surgery (SDEC)

Transformation Unit; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Car lease & salary sacrifice options

Discounts on restaurants & shopping

Job summary

Doncaster & Bass etlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 8a Advanced Practitioner to join the Emergency Surgical Service at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and BDGH. You will lead autonomous clinical care for acute surgical, urology, vascular and breast conditions, providing high‑quality patient-centered care across SDEC and ED referrals.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to service development, education and research within a supportive, multidisciplinary team in a large

Qualifications

• Registered professional with HCPC/NMC registration.
• Master’s degree in Advanced Practice or approved portfolio route.
• Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of role).
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) and leadership/teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous Advanced Practitioner within Emergency Surgical Service.
• Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis and management for acute surgical conditions.
• Support Emergency Department, Surgical Same Day Emergency Care and elective services across sites.
• Contribute to delivery and development of high‑quality surgical services.

Skills

Advanced Practitioner

Clinical leadership

Audit and research

SDEC care

Autonomous assessment

Education

HCPC/NMC registration

Master’s in Advanced Practice

Non-Medical Prescribing

CPD portfolio

Leadership/Teaching qualification

Portfolio sign-off

Job description

Doncaster & Bass etlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 8a Advanced Practitioner to join the Emergency Surgical Service at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and BDGH. You will lead autonomous clinical care for acute surgical, urology, vascular and breast conditions, providing high‑quality patient-centered care across SDEC and ED referrals.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to service development, education and research within a supportive, multidisciplinary team in a large