Advanced Clinical Practitioner Lead

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking ACP with proven experience in Urgent & Emergency Care? This is your chance to lead, inspire, and shape the future of patient care in our standalone Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) serving our vibrant coastal community.

• Experienced ACP with a strong background in UEC
• Passion for leadership, service development, and clinical excellence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Commitment to delivering outstanding care to every patient, every time.

The applicant will deliver a high standard of patient care using autonomous clinical and prescribing skills combined with a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base of minor illness and minor injury.

We are looking for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner who has experience in prescribing, providing physical health assessment, advice, diagnosis, treatment, and care planning to service users with complex needs. The post-holder will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within general practice.

The applicant will clinically lead the department.

We are willing to offer a relocation package to suitable candidates if you do not live locally and are interested in the available position. We can discuss what relocation expenses and incentives are available upon appointment of the role.

Main Duties of the Job

• Lead the team in delivering high standards of patient care, embed clinical policies, guidelines and standardise clinical governance within the service area.
• Leading service development and change in practices, such as triage.
• Undertake day to day management of the department.
• A high degree of autonomy and complex decision making across an expanded scope of practise.
• Working with the Service Manager, Operations Lead and matron to develop the service and undertake day to day management tasks, audits and complete reports within the service.
• The role encompasses the four pillars of clinical practise, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competencies.

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We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website.

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential:

• Registered with relevant professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC)
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Understanding of the 4 pillars of Advanced Practice

Desirable:

• Teaching/mentoring qualification; NHSE Digital Badge
• Qualification in Minor Illness/Minor Injuries

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience
• At least 3 years in relevant clinical area
• Experience managing complex cases

Desirable:

• Experience in service development, protocol writing, or project management
• Experience in UTC, ED; Leadership in service development

Skills and Competencies

Essential:

• Independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with urgent and minor injuries or illnesses
• Highly motivated; Flexible and adaptable
• Committed to continuous professional development; Upholds NHS values

Desirable:

• Calm under pressure; Flexible; Team player; Committed to patient-centred care
• Enthusiastic about innovation and change management

Additional Information

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

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Address: Whitby Hospital, Spring Hill, Whitby, YO21 1DP

Employer's website: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/

Contact Details

For questions about the job, contact: Jayne Gibson, Service Manager, at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].