Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary
The role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) is integral to the medical assessment, management and referral of patients presenting to the emergency department at Newham University Hospital.

Our Emergency Department's ACPs are embedded as an integral part of the emergency medical team, working alongside physician associates, doctors in training, clinical fellows and consultants to form a multidisciplinary medical team. The ACP shares the same responsibilities and opportunities as the equivalent Dr (at ST1 level or higher).

As part of the multidisciplinary medical team the post holder will provide clinical expertise towards developing and enhancing the clinical service. The post holder will demonstrate advanced skills and competencies and ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment.

Working within the multidisciplinary team following local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, the advanced clinical practitioner exercises independent judgement under supervision to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of Emergency Department patients. They work alongside and support the education and development of medical, nursing and AHP colleagues.

Main duties of the job
The Newham University Hospital Emergency Medicine ACP development programme is split into four key stages:

• Stage 1: Newly qualified ACP (Band 7). Formative stage; working at a level equivalent to F2. Focused on gaining further training and experience in a close support / supervision environment. It is expected that applicants for this post will have completed this stage of their development.
• Stage 2: Experienced ACP (Band 8a). Transition stage; focused on consolidation of clinical experience, transitioning to a supervising and leading role. Working at ST1-2 level.
• Stage 3: RCEM accredited ACP (Band 8a). Career stage (all ACPs are expected to progress to this stage). Working at ST3+ registrar level. Focused on clinical care, supervising MDT clinical care, leading clinical areas within the emergency department.
• Stage 4: Senior ACP (Band 8b+). Higher professional development stage for individual ACPs who desire further development beyond stage 3. Development may be within clinical expertise working towards consultant equivalency or managerial. Development beyond stage 3 is as opportunities arise.

NB Stage requirements are in addition to the "minimum short listable person specifications" (see below).

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-8337929NUH
Job locations: Newham University Hospital, Glen Road, Newham, E13 8SL, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience (Essential)

• Completed the Advance Clinical Practice Postgraduate Diploma or Full MSc ACP
• Experienced working as Band 7 or Band 8A ACP in emergency medicine or acute specialties
• Experienced working independently as an ACP in emergency medicine
• Team Player
• Able to work full shift pattern (Consideration made for temporary partial shift patterns in exceptional circumstances)
• Experience and understanding of the emergency care environment
• Completed non-medical prescribing module
• Completed IRMER training and requesting independently within scope of practice
• ALS / APLS or equivalent

Qualifications and Experience (Desirable)

• Previous experience in teaching, mentoring, or clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Experience (Essential)

• Demonstrated experience in teaching, mentoring, and clinical supervision, including supporting ACP trainees
• Evidence of leadership and service development within emergency or acute care, contributing to innovation, pathway redesign, or workforce transformation.
• Active involvement in audit, research, or quality improvement, with measurable outcomes that enhance patient safety and clinical effectiveness.
• Proven ability to work autonomously while providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and professional development.
• Experience in advanced clinical decision-making across a range of emergency presentations, including high-acuity and complex cases.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Understanding of national ACP frameworks, RCEM credentialing standards, and NHS Long Term Workforce Plan priorities.
• Awareness of clinical governance, risk management, and patient safety systems within emergency care.
• Engagement with evidence-based practice, research translation, and continuous professional development.

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Understanding of leadership, change management, and service development principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of RCEM ACP curriculum and national ACP frameworks.
• Awareness of NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and its relevance to advanced practice roles.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, and patient safety in emergency care.
• Familiarity with research, audit, and quality improvement methodologies.

Skills (Essential)

• Leadership and change management skills to drive service improvement.
• Educational and coaching skills for staff development and multidisciplinary learning.
• Digital literacy for clinical documentation, audit, and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support patient-centred care and team cohesion.

Skills (Desirable)

• Advanced clinical decision-making and diagnostic reasoning across a broad range of emergency presentations.
• Strong leadership, teamworking, and change management skills to support service improvement.
• Effective teaching, mentoring, and coaching abilities for multidisciplinary staff development.
• Proficiency in digital health systems, electronic patient records, and data-driven clinical practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills promoting patient-centred care and team cohesion.

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Consultant Nurse-UEC: Vinayak M. Bhandwalkar, vinayak.bhandwalkar@nhs.net, 07889494601

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