Job summary
We areseekingan enthusiastic and highly skilledAdvanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)to join our established team within theChildren's Emergency Departmenton a12-month secondmentto covermaternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinkingpaediatricemergency medicine service.
As an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, you will workalongside medical and nursing colleaguesto deliver high-quality, child-centredemergency care.
You will function as an autonomous practitioner, taking responsibility for the assessment, clinical decision-making, treatment, and safe dischargeof children and young peoplepresenting witha wide range of acute conditions.
You will contribute tomaintaininghigh clinical standards, supporting service development, and promoting an environment focused on learning, safety, and excellence inpaediatricemergency care. This secondment offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the care experience of our patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
Work independently at advanced level in delivery of high quality clinical care
Provide clinical leadership and support both nursing and medical teams
Support clinical team with day-to-day activity
Support junior medical staff to achieve training and development requirements
Provide clinical areas with consistent high quality care
Closing date of applications: 21 April 2026
Interview date: 5 May 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.
Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment.
If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.
Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment.
If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC, HCPC, GPhC registration
- MSc in Advanced Practice
- Evidence of ongoing CPD demonstrated in a clinical and professional portfolio
- Ionising radiation (medical exposure) regulation holder
Desirable
- HEE accredited ACP
- Royal college ACP accreditation (where available)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working with children and young people within an emergency or urgent care setting
- Imaging interpretation knowledge and experience
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Able to assess, diagnose and create a management plan for an undifferentiated diagnosis independently
- Non-medical prescribing (if legally permitted) or level 7 knowledge of therapeutics if not legally permitted
- Ability to perform technical skills required for area of practice
Desirable
- Ability to utilise patient group directive (PGD)
Skills
Essential
- Evidence across 4 pillars of advanced practice
- Non-medical prescribing (if legally permitted) or level 7 knowledge of therapeutics if not legally permitted
Desirable
- Ability to utilise patient group directive (PGD)
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC, HCPC, GPhC registration
- MSc in Advanced Practice
- Evidence of ongoing CPD demonstrated in a clinical and professional portfolio
- Ionising radiation (medical exposure) regulation holder
Desirable
- HEE accredited ACP
- Royal college ACP accreditation (where available)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working with children and young people within an emergency or urgent care setting
- Imaging interpretation knowledge and experience
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Able to assess, diagnose and create a management plan for an undifferentiated diagnosis independently
- Non-medical prescribing (if legally permitted) or level 7 knowledge of therapeutics if not legally permitted
- Ability to perform technical skills required for area of practice
Desirable
- Ability to utilise patient group directive (PGD)
Skills
Essential
- Evidence across 4 pillars of advanced practice
- Non-medical prescribing (if legally permitted) or level 7 knowledge of therapeutics if not legally permitted
Desirable
- Ability to utilise patient group directive (PGD)
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 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
