Advanced Care Practitioner - Acute Medicine

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Acute Medicine team at PAH as a Advanced Clinical Practitioner. This position is for a qualified ACP with experience in Acute Medicine however a trainee position would be considered for the right candidate at Band 7 who would be expected to undertake an MSC in Advanced Practice via the apprenticeship route commencing in January 2026.

As part of a multi-professional team, led by the lead Acute Medical consultant, you will practice autonomously within an acute setting to provide patient-centred quality care. This will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice within Acute Medicine (AAU, ED and SDEC) whilst being accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct.

You will support efficient and patient focused service and will ensure safe referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in any area of the Acute Medicine department. 80% of the post holder’s role will be clinical and 20% related to clinical audit, teaching, self-development, development of the service and research.

Main duties of the job

• Assess and prioritize patients attending or referred to acute medicine and the Same day Emergency Care department (SDEC) with undifferentiated health
• Provide a level of advanced and comprehensive assessment based on a specialist body of knowledge
• Direct responsibility for the management of patients within own case load and supervision/development of junior members of the multidisciplinary team
• To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations
• To contribute to the development and improvement of systems and processes that facilitates patient flow

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assess and prioritise patients attending the Acute department with undifferentiated health conditions.
• Work in all areas across the Acute Department, for example; Rapid assessment and treatment, minors, clinical decision unit, majors and resuscitation.
• Provide a level of advanced and comprehensive assessment based on a specialist body of knowledge
• Direct responsibility for the management of patients within own case load and supervision/development of junior members of the multidisciplinary team
• To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations
• Act as a role model
• Support medical, nursing colleagues and other allied health professionals within their roles.
• Maintain a professional portfolio (Royal College of Emergency Medicine).- Maintain Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN
• Attend meetings relevant to service delivery and development and influence decisions regarding service delivery

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level RN or registered AHP qualification
• Appropriate undergraduate degree
• Masters degree in Advanced practice
• Advanced Non medical prescriber
• ILS

Desirable

• ALS
• PILS
• RCEM ACP credentialing

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as an ACP in acute medicine
• Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice
• Evidence of ability to undertake audit and feedback
• Implementation of audit/research recommendations
• Evidence of audit undertaken and outcome

Desirable

• Mentorship course
• Leadership qualification
• 5 years post registration experience
• In depth understanding of quality issues including clinical governance
• Evidence of involvement with primary research

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

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