Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 1st Nov 2026

Job summary

Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a master's level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence. Advanced clinical practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families, and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people's experience and improve outcomes.

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will practice as an autonomous and independent practitioner within an educationally and clinically supported, established programme. You be expected to see undifferentiated and undiagnosed patients across the SDEC scope of clinical practice (at the end of training if joining as a trainee).

Course details - Please see the link - Advanced clinical practitioner (integrated degree) / Skills England

Main duties, tasks & skills required

You will work within the SDEC area of the Emergency Department, as a qualified ACP in accordance with the established curriculum. The post-holder will support decision making about the intervention plan and appropriate pathway of care with support and supervision from clinical and educational supervisors. If not held already, the post holder will be expected to complete academic level 7 modules in advanced clinical practice in line with the academic requirement. The role is expected to be 80% clinical contact and 20% supported activities and will be required to be full time (37.5 hours per week) (trainee and qualified).

The post-holder will use (develop if a trainee) their expert clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of Same Day Emergency Care attendees and be able to balance risks related to clinical, social and functional needs to make the most appropriate decision in a timely manner. This will include complex discharge of patients directly from SDEC and identifying the patients for whom admission to an inpatient speciality is the most appropriate destination. The post- holder will promote and demonstrate best practice in the care of Same Day Emergency Care patients using National guideline and recommendations.

Please refer to the attached JD for more information.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work within our dynamic Same Day Emergency Care service delivering quality, holistic care to our patients in the Same Day Emergency Care at Musgrove Park Hospital. The Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Practitioner Programme is well established with successfully qualified ACP's in post. It is well supported by the Emergency Medicine consultant body with direct support for clinical and educational supervision. If recruited as a trainee you will be allocated an Emergency Medicine Consultant to act as an Educational Supervisor during training. As qualified ACP clinical supervision is via peer group and an Emergency Medicine Consultant.

The post-holder will demonstrate a high level of autonomy, clinical decision making and expert skill to manage and care for adult SDEC patients. It will require the post-holder to advocate for the needs of their patients and to be part of the multi-disciplinary team that adds real value to the patient experience and outcomes whilst delivering an efficient and effective service for the Trust and wider healthcare community.

At least 80% of the role will be clinical, with an aim to impact on:

Assessing and providing treatment for patients in the Same Day Emergency Care in a timely fashion in line with national safety targets

Holistic assessment of these patients and patient focused care

Ensuring appropriate interventions are scheduled and completed at the right time and place in the individual's healthcare journey

Training course details, you will need to meet the eligibility and enrolment criteria:

Advanced clinical practitioner (integrated degree) / Skills England

Educational providers for the tACP apprenticeship for information and guidance, to be advised at a later date.

Advanced Clinical Practitioner - MSc Advanced Clinical Practice - UWE Bristol: Courses

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship - University of Plymouth

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship - University of Exeter

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional Registration with either NMC, HCPC.

Evidence of BSc level education. Such as: BSc Degree in a relevant Healthcare profession (Nursing / Physiotherapy / Paramedic Science)

Agree to undertake and complete an MSc in Advanced practice or achieve equivalent to the national standard

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Non-Medical Prescribing (v300)

Desirable

Completed MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Essential for qualified post)

ALS (Essential for qualified post)

IRMER

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of working as a registered practitioner in a provider organisation (e.g. acute sector, community provider, third sector, social care or primary care) and within a relevant specialty.

Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.

Experience of multi-professional working

Desirable

Experience of working within the Enhanced Clinical Practice space (i.e. ENP/ECP/EPP)

Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship, and supervision of staff

Evidence of recent audit and/or research experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.

Appropriate level of I.T literacy (i.e., for radiology, pathology, microbiology ordering as per Trust protocols, utilising patient systems)

Sickness and absence levels managed as per sickness policy

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Martin Horton

[email protected]

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57528.00 to £64750.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-YE-5839

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA