Enhanced Clinical Practitioner | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Poole is seeking a qualified Enhanced Care Practitioner to join the advanced practice nursing team. The role entails supporting the colorectal surgical team with patient management and involves participation in a faster diagnosis pathway. Candidates can be qualified ECPs or those currently in training. This permanent position offers a funding option for the PG Cert ECP Apprenticeship course for trainees. Competitive hours and supportive team environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have experience or ability to manage patients on FDS Colorectal pathway.
• Commitment to working within the Enhanced Recovery Programme.
• Excellent communication skills with team and patients.

Responsibilities

• Support the ACP Team with the Colorectal Fast Track Service.
• Assess patients in a telephone clinic, request investigations, and act on results.
• Communicate with ACP Team and health professionals.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Enhanced Care Practitioner

ECP course trainee

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified Enhanced Care Practitioner (ECP), currently undertaking your ECP course, or looking for a new challenge? We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join the advanced practice nursing team to support the colorectal surgical team with the management of patients on a faster diagnosis pathway (FDS). The role will also include supporting the Colorectal Enhanced Recovery (ERP) Pathway. The service operates Monday to Friday.

This post is for 1 x 37.5 hours per week and is a permanent position. If you are a qualified ECP, you will be offered a Band 7 position. If you are currently a trainee ECP, we welcome your application and, if successful, you will be offered a Band 6 position; on completion of the course you will be upgraded to a Band 7 as hospital policy. For applicants starting their career in advanced practice, this post offers funding for the PG Cert ECP Apprenticeship course; if successful you will be offered a Band 6 ECP post, and on completion of the course you will be upgraded to a Band 7 as hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Support the ACP Team with the Colorectal Fast Track Service.
• Assess patients in a telephone clinic, request investigations, and act on the results.
• Communicate with the ACP Team, Consultant Colleagues, and Primary Care Colleagues.
• Support patients with the Enhanced Recovery Programme.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Qualified Enhanced Care Practitioner or trainee ECP undertaking the ECP course.
• Experience or ability to support management of patients on an FDS Colorectal pathway.
• Commitment to working within the Colorectal ERP and related pathways.

Other information

Our values define #TeamUHD and underpin how we treat patients, visitors, and colleagues. UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move sites this year or next; recruiters will answer specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates, excess mileage may not be reimbursed and travel from home to the new base will be classed as a normal commute. Any changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025.