Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

We are excited to welcome an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our compassionate and forward-thinking Neighbourhood Team in Droitwich, Ombersley & The Rurals, delivering high quality clinical care to patients in their own homes.

This full-time role offers flexibility in working hours and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.

The role has a strong focus on frailty, complex care management, proactive admission avoidance, working collaboratively across the Primary Network Team (PCN) and wider multidisciplinary teams. You will provide comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGAs), diagnosis and treatment while contributing to service development and quality improvement across the four pillars of advanced practice. The post holder may also be required to provide clinical support within the Care Home Team, when service needs require to ensure continuity of care for residents. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about improving patient outcomes and preventing hospital admissions.

This post will be at the start of the exciting new journey of the NHS 10-year health plan focusing on shifting care from hospital to local communities, prioritising neighbourhood -based teams to manage long term conditions, frailty and complex needs. Including the establishment of our Frailty MDT.

Main duties of the job

Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning

for patients in their own homes, with a focus on frailty and complex needs.

Lead on clinical decision-making and contribute to complex case

management.

Actively participate in MDTs supporting integrated care across PCN.

Collaborate with GPs, pharmacies, and care home staff to ensure

continuity of care.

Supporting ward rounds.

Support medication reviews and optimise prescribing practices.

Promote preventative care and early intervention strategies.

Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Mentor staff and support professional development within the team.

Apply the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice Leadership,Education, and Research.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Pro rata for part time. Pay award pending.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9798-2111

Job locations

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post-graduate experience in a relevant area
Extensive post-graduate experience in a role undertaking assessments of complex needs
Experience of working with people with long-term illness and / or older people
Clinical experience of caring for people with cognitive impairment
Experience of working across professional boundaries
Experience of change/leading service development
Experience of clinical leadership

Desirable

Proven experience in a Band 8a ACP role or equivalent.
Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Level 1 / Allied Health Professional / Paramedic / Pharmacist.
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) / ability to work within PGDs, within scope of professional practice.
Advanced Assessment Skills Module
Evidence of a portfolio of knowledge, skills and professional development
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

Independent Prescriber qualification (V300).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post-graduate experience in a relevant area
Extensive post-graduate experience in a role undertaking assessments of complex needs
Experience of working with people with long-term illness and / or older people
Clinical experience of caring for people with cognitive impairment
Experience of working across professional boundaries
Experience of change/leading service development
Experience of clinical leadership

Desirable

Proven experience in a Band 8a ACP role or equivalent.
Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Level 1 / Allied Health Professional / Paramedic / Pharmacist.
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) / ability to work within PGDs, within scope of professional practice.
Advanced Assessment Skills Module
Evidence of a portfolio of knowledge, skills and professional development
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

Independent Prescriber qualification (V300).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD

Employer's website

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