Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Colchester inColchester PUBLISHED THU 12 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 8a: £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust rtJAvqDD

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We are looking for a qualified, experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated ACP to complement our established team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners in the Urgent Treatment Centre, co-located in the Emergency department at Colchester Hospital. This exciting opportunity facilitates working within the four pillars of advanced practice: - education, clinical practice, leadership and research.

The Urgent Treatment Centre is open Midnight, 7 days a week, including weekends and Bank Holidays and the successful candidate will be required to work shifts covering these hours.

The post involves working as part of and leading an enthusiastic dedicated team, across all areas of the Urgent Treatment Centre, to ensure patients presenting with undifferentiated and un-diagnosed illnesses and injuries are at the forefront of service provision and receive prompt timely intervention.

The successful candidate will also be assigned a team of experienced and developing Practitioners to lead and to support their development.

Clinical and leadership support and supervision will be provided by the Clinical lead Nurse and GP.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge further, then we are keen to hear from you.

You will ideally be clinically experienced within the field of urgent unscheduled care. The post will require you to work as an autonomous practitioner to appropriately assess, examine, investigate and treat patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions at an advanced level.

You will collaborate with senior clinical leads, medical personnel and the wider MDT as appropriate to the patient's condition. The ACP is accountable for the total episode of care.

You will be part of the senior clinical team and will be required to cover the co-ordinator role and also navigation and Care at the Door directly at the Front Door.

You will contribute to service development. They will also provide appropriate leadership to their designated team. Ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence and support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

You will promote and facilitate evidence-based practice, clinical audit and research within the department.

The successful candidate will be motivated and engaged to provide a high standard of safe and quality care whilst providing a senior presence in the department. Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be required to be interviewed and complete a presentation; details will be provided.

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Useful skills for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner: Click to view

To work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in the UK, you will need a combination of educational qualifications, clinical skills, and specific competencies. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing or Allied Health Profession License: You must be a registered nurse (NMC) or a registered allied health professional.

2. Postgraduate Qualification: Generally, a Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or a related field is required. This training should cover advanced clinical skills, leadership, and research.

Clinical Skills:

1. Assessment and Diagnosis: Proficiency in conducting comprehensive health assessments, including physical examinations and diagnostic reasoning.

2. Patient Management: Ability to develop and implement management plans, understanding pharmacology and therapeutics.

3. Clinical Procedures: Competence in performing a variety of clinical procedures relevant to your specialty.

4. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to interpret complex clinical information and make informed decisions.

Competencies:

1. Leadership Skills: Ability to lead clinical teams, mentor junior staff, and oversee clinical practices.

2. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

3. Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

4. Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Skills in critically appraising research and applying evidence-based guidelines to practice.

Other Skills:

1. Management and Leadership: Understanding of healthcare systems, quality improvement processes, and the ability to engage in service development.

2. Emotional Intelligence: Skills in managing one’s emotions and understanding the emotions of others to enhance patient care and teamwork.

3. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural practices and beliefs in healthcare settings.

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Ongoing Education: Commitment to lifelong learning through CPD activities to maintain skills and stay updated on clinical practices and advancements.

Additional Requirements:

1. Experience: Significant clinical experience and a background in your specific area of practice (e.g., primary care, emergency care, mental health).

2. Accreditation: Depending on the specific role, you may need to complete additional training or gain accreditation in certain clinical skills or specialties.

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust rtJAvqDD

Job description

About us For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Requirements

Benefits

About us
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.