Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner – SPA Lead

Bhamcommunity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full NHS terms and conditions

Flexible working where possible

Relocation payment if you relocate

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is recruiting a Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner for the Single Point of Access (SPA) in Birmingham. The role focuses on coordinating clinical referrals, triaging urgent needs, and directing patients to appropriate services with a person-centered approach.

You will provide expert clinical assessment, support rapid decision making, and work with system partners to improve access and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered professional with clinical registration (NMC/HCPC).
• Postgraduate qualification in advanced practice (MSc).
• Experience in triage and urgent care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical triage, leadership and expert assessment.
• Act as first contact with high autonomy and judgement.
• Initiate investigations and manage care pathways.
• Lead service delivery to meet quality targets and patient safety.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical triage

Leadership

Decision making

Mentoring

Education

NMC/HCPC registration with nursing/AHP

MSc in Advanced Practice

Tools

Electronic health records

NHS IT systems

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is recruiting a Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner for the Single Point of Access (SPA) in Birmingham. The role focuses on coordinating clinical referrals, triaging urgent needs, and directing patients to appropriate services with a person-centered approach.

You will provide expert clinical assessment, support rapid decision making, and work with system partners to improve access and outcomes.