Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Frailty SDEC/CAU)

Uk Wwl Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing frailty patients, demonstrating advanced clinical skills, and working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and substantial NHS experience, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC Registered Practitioner required.
• Experience as an Autonomous ACP in NHS is essential.
• Desirable: PhD and Frailty qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and plan treatment for frailty patients.
• Work autonomously and make independent clinical decisions.
• Provide clinical leadership and participate in patient management.

Skills

Advanced communication

Team working

Leadership qualities

Education

MSc in Advanced Practice

Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Job ref302-25-7122626CM
Employer: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Site: Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join us for a 12-month period to support the development of our Frailty SDEC Unit & co-located Frailty Short Stay Unit.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced advanced practitioner with a non-medical prescribing qualification (NMP), capable of working autonomously with assessment, examination, diagnosis, and management skills across the frailty pathway. NHS experience is essential; applications from nursing and AHP practitioners are welcome.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours) position, working Monday to Friday. It is a fixed-term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave, with potential for permanency.

Existing NHS/WWL staff are encouraged to apply via secondment, with prior approval from their substantive line manager.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a skilled team managing frailty patients within the Frailty SDEC, demonstrating advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and plan treatment, including ordering and interpreting investigations.

You will work autonomously, making independent clinical decisions and collaborating closely with ED and Community Response Team to ensure timely patient transfers.

Working for our organisation

WWL values staff engagement and patient-centered care, with a commitment to safety, dignity, and continuous improvement. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged but not mandatory.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

• Accountable for all aspects of your own work and patient management.
• Provide face-to-face consultations and clinical leadership within the team.
• Take comprehensive patient histories, perform examinations, and utilize clinical judgement for diagnosis.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• Work within Trust policies, protocols, and guidelines (including NICE).
• Manage individual patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and discharge.
• Apply advanced clinical skills and promote research and education.
• Evaluate care quality and participate in risk management and service development.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and external partners.
• Participate in ward rounds and contribute to patient management decisions.
• Provide clinical leadership and support professional development.

Responsibility for Finance

• Ensure effective use of resources and identify cost improvement opportunities.

Responsibility for Human Resources

• Engage in staff development, appraisals, and audits.

Responsibility for Health & Safety

Adhere to health and safety legislation, proactively managing risks and reporting incidents.

Responsibility for Teaching

• Support research, facilitate training, and contribute to clinical governance and education.

Work Circumstances & on-call

The unit operates 7 days a week, with shifts between 0800 and 2000.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC Registered Practitioner
• MSc in Advanced Practice
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Desirable criteria

• PhD
• Frailty qualification

Experience

• Autonomous ACP experience
• Substantial NHS experience

Desirable criteria

• SDEC experience

Skills

• Advanced communication and team working skills
• Motivational and encouraging leadership qualities

Knowledge

• Managing acutely unwell patients
• Clinical audits and practice improvement