Higher Level Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Acute Medicine

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Higher Level Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in Acute Medicine. The post involves autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute, complex cases across acute care, leading ACP-led services and contributing to transformation plans.

You will supervise trainees and work within a multidisciplinary team. We require an established ACP with leadership experience, a strong clinical curriculum, and

Qualifications

• Registered professional with no restrictions on practice.
• MSC Advanced clinical practice or equivalent.
• Evidence of completion of a robust clinical curriculum relevant to specialist field.
• Completion of Higher-level Capabilities relevantto clinical area.
• Study to level 8.
• Post graduate qualification relevant to clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assess, access diagnostics and interpret findings to formulate treatment plans.
• Provide strategic and professional leadership for ACP within Acute Medicine.
• Lead ACP-led services and supervise trainee and qualified ACPs.
• Support the Hospital Transformation Programme and improve patient flow.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Education

MSC Advanced clinical practice or equivalent

Study to level 8

Post graduate qualification relevant to clinical specialty

Job description

Higher Level Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Acute Medicine

NHS AfC: Band 8b

Main area Acute Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 223-HCP-815

Site The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Town Shrewsbury Salary £66,582 - £77,368 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

The clinical 8b Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in Acute Medicine is a senior autonomous clinician who provides advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting with acute, complex, and undifferentiated medical conditions across the acute care pathway. The post holder will demonstrate expert practice within the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.

Acute Medicine at SaTH has undergone significant transformation over the past five years, resulting in the growth and development of a well-established Advanced Clinical Practitioner workforce. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the team in this senior clinical 8b ACP role to support the on going work across the Acute Medicine areas and whilst working towards delivery of our Hospital Transformation Programme in 2028.

Working at an advanced level of practice, the post holder will provide expert clinical care across Acute Medical Wards, Same Day Emergency Care and ACP-led outpatient services. They will independently undertake comprehensive patient assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, initiate and interpret investigations, prescribe and review treatments, develop management plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care to optimise patient outcomes and patient flow.

Main duties of the job

While the overall clinical responsibility for patient care lies with the Consultant named for a particular patient, the higher-level ACP will act on behalf of the Consultant assessing, accessing diagnostics and interpreting findings formulating treatment plans for patients.

The clinical 8b ACP will provide strategic and professional leadership for Advanced Clinical Practice within Acute Medicine, supporting the continued development of innovative services and models of care.

A key element of the role will be the leadership and development of ACP-led services, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care while supporting service sustainability and organisational objectives. The post holder will provide supervision, mentorship, and professional support to trainee and qualified ACPs and contribute to the education and development of the wider multidisciplinary workforce. The higher level ACP will receive clinical supervision from our experienced Acute Consultant Team whilst being supported to work on their own professional development. They will work closely alongside the Acute Medicine MDT which includes Medical, Nursing, Operational and administrative staff.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across acute services, the clinical 8b ACP will play a pivotal role in advancing clinical standards, improving patient experience, supporting operational performance, and shaping the future development of Advanced Clinical Practice within the organisation.

Working for our organisation

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered professional with no rectrictions on practice
• MSC Advanced clinical practice or equivalent
• Evidence of completion of a robust clinical curriculum relevant to specialist field.
• Completion of Higher-level Capabilities relevantto clinical area
• Study to level 8
• Post graduate qualification relevant to clinical specialty

Experience

• Extensive post registration experience within an ACP role, of which needs to be evidenced by significant clinical experience within Acute Medicine at Band 8a level or above (or equivalent)
• Evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice
• Experience in teaching specialist skills and knowledge
• Evidence of service development and practical contributions to the development of the specific service within the last 2 years
• Highly self-motivated, capable of lateral thinking and able to successfully initiate, manage and sustain change
• Research publication

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
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