Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust; Spalding; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Employer: Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust

Location: Spalding, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 16 Apr 2025

Discipline: Clinical

Position Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Advanced Care Practitioner who possesses an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/Clinical Masters at Spalding Urgent Treatment Centre.

Please note this position is likely to commence August 2025.

Main Duties of the Job

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria in the person specification and can provide evidence of significant experience in their specialist field. You will be required to have an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or have completed the Health Education England supported portfolio route to accreditation. Candidates will also hold a non-medical prescribing qualification where appropriate.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate the right values and behaviours and have excellent leadership and communications skills. Portfolio evidence of core capability across all four Pillars of Advanced Practice is expected.

As part of a team, you will work as an autonomous practitioner, being accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions. The role will include developing audit and research projects, providing ongoing supervision and support to medical and non-medical colleagues, and playing a pivotal role in the operational development of their specialty. The post holder can expect protected time to fulfil these duties and maintain their continuing professional development portfolio.

About Us

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.

At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.

LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments.

Job Responsibilities

Successful applicants will provide autonomous care to patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Please see the attached job description for a detailed outline of the main duties and responsibilities of this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Non-Medical Prescribing.
• Significant Urgent Care experience.
• Level 6 or 7 qualification in History Taking and Clinical Assessment.
• Safeguarding-level 3 or willingness to undertake.

Desirable

• Minor Injury Management and Minor Illness Management.
• Able to demonstrate multi-professional working and working across organisational boundaries.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust

Address: Johnson Community Hospital, Spalding Road, PE11 3DT, Spalding, PE11 3DT

Employer's Website: [Visit our website](https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk)