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Job summary

Main area
whitby hospital
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (week day working (8-4, or 9-5) - to meet the need of the service alternative patterns may be considered)
Job ref
338-7620337-25-A
Employer
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
whitby hospital
Town
whitby
Salary
£55,690 - £62,682 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/04/2026 23:59

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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust logo

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Lead

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are proud award winners of the HSJ Provider of the Year 2019

Job overview

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.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 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

The main duties of the role will include: 

  • 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. 

Working for our organisation

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 are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

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.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Current professional registration – this could be HPC or NMC
  • Independent Non-Medical Prescribing
  • MSc Qualified or digital badge in relevant area
  • demonstration of four pillars in Advanced Clinical Practice
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching qualification
  • Qualification in Minor Illness/Minor Injuries. Paediatric Minor Illness / Ailments

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 5 years post-registration experience; At least 3 years in relevant clinical area; Experience managing complex cases
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in service development, protocol writing, or project management
  • Experience in UTC, ED; Leadership in service development.

Skills and Competencies

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jayne Gibson
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01947 899200
Additional information

contact Ian Peach - ACP 

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