Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 20 January 2026

Job summary

The post holder will be an experienced professional who, acting within their professional boundaries, which will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care.

They will demonstrate safe, advanced clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the community.

The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with GP's, community nursing teams, community geriatrician and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required to work at this level NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.

Work within the infection control agenda to improve cleanliness.

Improving environments for patients.

Resolve problems for patients and their care/relative by building closer relationships.

Main duties of the job

  • Assess, diagnose,instigate appropriate investigations, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
  • Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
  • Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
  • Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
  • Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non- drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
  • Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
  • Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication regimes, side effects and interactions.
  • Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
  • Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.
  • To demonstrate effective and compassionate communication and leadership skills to optimise your impact.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-PHN-0235

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital

Tickhill Road

Balby

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification

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 recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
  • Evidence of recent audit and/or research experience
  • Experience of multi-professional working

Desirable

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

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in the speciality

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of theoretical and practical skills allowing autonomous patient management (i.e. patient assessment, diagnosis and management) related to clinical scope of practice
  • Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision and mentorship both within and across professional roles
  • Effective leadership skills relevant to role (i.e. demonstrated ability to provide clinical professional leadership)
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Educational skills such as identification of learning needs, delivery and evaluation, providing work based learning

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language

Desirable

  • Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including to service users, clinicians, and senior leadership teams. This will require proven ability and leadership skills demonstrating motivational, visionary, diplomacy and negotiation skills

Planning and Organising Skills

Essential

  • Ability to interpret and evaluate national and international guidelines and apply to local protocols and practice as appropriate
  • Able to use high-level problem-solving and analytical skills and manage complexity
  • Effective time-management and prioritisation skills

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Works under own initiative with strong organisational skills and ability to achieve to deadlines
  • Appropriate level of I.T literacy (i.e., for radiology, pathology, microbiology ordering as per Trust protocols, utilising patient systems)

Other

Essential

  • Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
  • Access to a vehicle for travelling within and outside the trust boundaries

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered 1st level nurse or equivalent
  • Relevant nursing/health degree
  • Clinical supervision training
  • Independent prescribing qualification
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification MSc

Desirable

  • Mentor/teaching qualification
  • Long term conditions qualification
  • Intermediate Care Experience
Person Specification

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 recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
  • Evidence of recent audit and/or research experience
  • Experience of multi-professional working

Desirable

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

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in the speciality

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of theoretical and practical skills allowing autonomous patient management (i.e. patient assessment, diagnosis and management) related to clinical scope of practice
  • Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision and mentorship both within and across professional roles
  • Effective leadership skills relevant to role (i.e. demonstrated ability to provide clinical professional leadership)
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Educational skills such as identification of learning needs, delivery and evaluation, providing work based learning

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language

Desirable

  • Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including to service users, clinicians, and senior leadership teams. This will require proven ability and leadership skills demonstrating motivational, visionary, diplomacy and negotiation skills

Planning and Organising Skills

Essential

  • Ability to interpret and evaluate national and international guidelines and apply to local protocols and practice as appropriate
  • Able to use high-level problem-solving and analytical skills and manage complexity
  • Effective time-management and prioritisation skills

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Works under own initiative with strong organisational skills and ability to achieve to deadlines
  • Appropriate level of I.T literacy (i.e., for radiology, pathology, microbiology ordering as per Trust protocols, utilising patient systems)

Other

Essential

  • Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
  • Access to a vehicle for travelling within and outside the trust boundaries

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered 1st level nurse or equivalent
  • Relevant nursing/health degree
  • Clinical supervision training
  • Independent prescribing qualification
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification MSc

Desirable

  • Mentor/teaching qualification
  • Long term conditions qualification
  • Intermediate Care Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Tickhill Road

Balby

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Tickhill Road

Balby

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead

Sarah Miller

sarah.miller37@nhs.net

07881923694

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-PHN-0235

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital

Tickhill Road

Balby

DN4 8QN


Supporting documents

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