Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Stroke)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated ACP to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing expert rehabilitation following stroke. You will:

• Deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management for patients on the stroke rehabilitation pathway.
• Work autonomously, using advanced clinical decision-making to provide safe and effective care.
• Lead and contribute to service development initiatives, ensuring high standards of rehabilitation and recovery.
• Provide education, mentorship, and supervision to colleagues and students.
• Actively participate in research, audit, and quality improvement projects.

About youWe are looking for someone with:

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards completion).
• Independent Prescribing qualification (or commitment to achieve).
• Significant clinical experience in stroke, neurology, or rehabilitation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teaching skills.
• A passion for improving outcomes for stroke patients through innovation and evidence-based practice.

We offer

• A friendly, forward-thinking team environment with strong peer support.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression.
• The chance to be part of a service that is shaping stroke rehabilitation across the Trust.

If you are passionate about stroke rehabilitation and ready to take on a key leadership role in delivering advanced, patient-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) - Stroke provides expert, autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients across the stroke pathway, from hyper-acute care to rehabilitation.

Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the ACP delivers evidence-based interventions, supports complex decision-making, and ensures safe, timely, and person-centered care.

The role includes leading clinical practice, contributing to service development, and enhancing patient outcomes through advanced skills in assessment, prescribing, and care planning. The ACP will also provide specialist education, mentorship, and leadership, fostering continuous improvement in stroke care quality, patient experience, and team capability.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU)

Abingdon Community Hospital, Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU)

Abingdon Community Hospital, Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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