Job summary
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Urgent Care (UTC)
Band 7 (progression post moving to band 8A once criteria is met)
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Trainee ACP to join our urgent care (UTC) team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, evolving service, including the development of a UTC.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality urgent care, supporting admission avoidance, and facilitating timely discharges/referrals. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to innovative patient pathways and service improvement.
Applicants must be actively engaged in a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and demonstrate a commitment to professional development. This role offers excellent exposure to urgent care, clinical decision-making, and leadership opportunities within a supportive environment.
** If you are currently a ACP in another Provider/Service, please do apply on this advert and we will discuss your experience and competencies **
Main duties of the job
As a Trainee ACP, you will develop the skills to independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients with undifferentiated presentations across urgent and emergency care settings. Under supervision, you will undertake comprehensive assessments, request and interpret diagnostics, initiate treatment plans, and perform clinical procedures within your scope. You'll be supported to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients, contribute to safe discharge planning, and apply evidence-based practice.
You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient flow, safety, and shared decision-making. As your competence grows, you'll provide clinical advice, support junior staff, and participate in handovers and departmental meetings.
Leadership development includes involvement in service improvement, clinical audits, and supervision of learners. You'll engage in teaching, support education programmes, and contribute to the development of ACP competencies.
This role supports your progression through the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, with structured supervision and competency-based development. You'll be encouraged to participate in research, quality improvement, and innovation to enhance patient care and service delivery.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under supervision, begin to assess, diagnose, and manage patients withundifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in urgent/emergency care.Undertake supervised clinical assessments and contribute to decision-making regarding care pathways and referrals.Request and interpret diagnostic tests with support, including bloods, ECGs, and imaging.Perform clinical procedures within scope of assessed competence and under supervision.Support initiation and review of treatment plans; prescribe in line with training, qualifications, and Trust protocols.Recognise and escalate life-threatening conditions and deteriorating patients promptly.Develop ability to provide clinical advice under guidance from senior staff.Assist in managing patient care across relevant clinical areas under supervision.Contribute to safe discharge planning or referral decisions with oversight.Apply evidence-based practice under supervision in clinical decision-making.Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records.Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.Promote patient safety and support incident reporting processes.Assist in managing patient flow and departmental pressures.Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, with support.Develop clinical judgement to manage risk and uncertainty under supervision.Participate in multidisciplinary handovers and ward rounds.Use digital health records and clinical systems with proficiency.Participate in on-call or extended hours as required, with appropriate support.Support patient-centred care and shared decision-making.Prescribe independently only when qualified and in line with Trust policy.Work towards completion of competencies in urgent/emergency care as defined by the Trust and professional body.
Assist in teaching sessions for nursing, ACP, medical, and allied health staff.Support learners in practice under supervision.Maintain personal development through CPD, reflection, and feedback.Participate in Trust education programmes and in-house training.Contribute to development of educational content with support.Assist in developing ACP competencies and induction materials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under supervision, begin to assess, diagnose, and manage patients withundifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in urgent/emergency care.Undertake supervised clinical assessments and contribute to decision-making regarding care pathways and referrals.Request and interpret diagnostic tests with support, including bloods, ECGs, and imaging.Perform clinical procedures within scope of assessed competence and under supervision.Support initiation and review of treatment plans; prescribe in line with training, qualifications, and Trust protocols.Recognise and escalate life-threatening conditions and deteriorating patients promptly.Develop ability to provide clinical advice under guidance from senior staff.Assist in managing patient care across relevant clinical areas under supervision.Contribute to safe discharge planning or referral decisions with oversight.Apply evidence-based practice under supervision in clinical decision-making.Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records.Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.Promote patient safety and support incident reporting processes.Assist in managing patient flow and departmental pressures.Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, with support.Develop clinical judgement to manage risk and uncertainty under supervision.Participate in multidisciplinary handovers and ward rounds.Use digital health records and clinical systems with proficiency.Participate in on-call or extended hours as required, with appropriate support.Support patient-centred care and shared decision-making.Prescribe independently only when qualified and in line with Trust policy.Work towards completion of competencies in urgent/emergency care as defined by the Trust and professional body.
Assist in teaching sessions for nursing, ACP, medical, and allied health staff.Support learners in practice under supervision.Maintain personal development through CPD, reflection, and feedback.Participate in Trust education programmes and in-house training.Contribute to development of educational content with support.Assist in developing ACP competencies and induction materials.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with NMC / HCPC, as appropriate
- Master's degree in advanced clinical Practice in Progress (Level 7 modules in progress)
- Demonstrable evidence of clinical competencies relevant to area of UEC practice (RCEM/Urgent Care/Acute Medicine) through previous experience.
- Evidence of development in statutory mandatory subjects as defined by Skills for Health (SfH) Core Skills Training Framework Core Skills Training Framework | Skills for Health
- RCUK Immediate Life Support (or ALS)
- NHSE Centre for Advanced Practice Approved programme for study or application for portfolio
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber with the regulatory body (NMC/HCPC)
- RCUK Advanced Life Support (all UEC settings, excluding urgent care centres)
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of being a Clinician in a UEC setting
- CPD record relevant to UEC
- Proven experience in autonomous decision-making and managing undifferentiated patients
- Evidence of working at an enhanced level across all four pillars
- Contribution to service improvement or leadership
- Supervising students or junior colleagues
Desirable
- Publication or conference presentation
Skills
Essential
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Infection prevention and control skills
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- 12 Lead ECG acquisition and interpretation
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment
- Independent prescribing skills
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with NMC / HCPC, as appropriate
- Master's degree in advanced clinical Practice in Progress (Level 7 modules in progress)
- Demonstrable evidence of clinical competencies relevant to area of UEC practice (RCEM/Urgent Care/Acute Medicine) through previous experience.
- Evidence of development in statutory mandatory subjects as defined by Skills for Health (SfH) Core Skills Training Framework Core Skills Training Framework | Skills for Health
- RCUK Immediate Life Support (or ALS)
- NHSE Centre for Advanced Practice Approved programme for study or application for portfolio
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber with the regulatory body (NMC/HCPC)
- RCUK Advanced Life Support (all UEC settings, excluding urgent care centres)
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of being a Clinician in a UEC setting
- CPD record relevant to UEC
- Proven experience in autonomous decision-making and managing undifferentiated patients
- Evidence of working at an enhanced level across all four pillars
- Contribution to service improvement or leadership
- Supervising students or junior colleagues
Desirable
- Publication or conference presentation
Skills
Essential
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Infection prevention and control skills
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- 12 Lead ECG acquisition and interpretation
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment
- Independent prescribing skills
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
