Advanced Clinical Practitioner | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £62,682 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7392745/249-7392745 |
Summary
Are you looking for the next challenge in your career?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Older Persons Services at Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation. We are looking for a qualified ACP or a Registered Nurse / AHP who is keen undertake the ACP training role over 3 years which would start at Band 7 Agenda for Change progressing to Band 8a following successful completion. We are looking for someone who is dynamic and enthusiastic with a passion to provide high quality care to meet individual needs of the older patient.
Older Person ACP representation is required to support the transformational development of the delivery of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary service that is holistic in it’s approach and evidence based.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Matron, Head of service and Clinical Lead to proactively manage older adults in the acute setting.
This post is a highly specialist clinical practitioner post to lead the transformational development of the delivery
of a specialised Advanced Clinical Practitioner service for our older patients. This is a key role for the medical
division and we need a highly motivated individual with strong organisational skills to undertake this position.
The post holder will support the delivery of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary service that is holistic in its
approach; evidence based and meets the individual needs of older patients.
The post holder must be able to clearly demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills at an advanced level. They
will practice autonomously and also within a defined multidisciplinary team in accordance with local guidelines
and protocols. Responsibilities will include supporting the medical team with initial history taking, clinical
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the
decision making process with support from Consultants as required. They will deliver a professional approach
to the provision of high quality nursing care, acting as a role model to junior staff. The post holder will work closely
with the Matron, Head of Service and Clinical lead to drive forward change within the service.
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
1. To work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to clinically assess, examine, diagnose, plan and evaluate treatment / interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis within the older persons services.
2. To assess, plan and implement specialist nursing care, ensuring that each patient has a coherent and comprehensive management plan.
3. Independent prescriber (or working towards) who will prescribe and review medications within the practitioner’s competency and scope of practice for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patients’ needs and in accordance with evidence based practice.
4. To work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary members of the older persons team to provide a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) for patients living with frailty and presenting in an acute setting.
5. Effectively lead and monitor the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met.
6. To recognise changes in patients conditions which require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
7. To clearly present the patients point of view to others, including promoting and protecting the interest and
dignity of the patients.
8. Provide information to patients, relatives and carers regarding the treatment options assessments, investigations and follow up.
9. To maintain accurate, appropriate and concise records, including documentation on electronic patient management systems.
10. Promote and lead the development, implementation and review of standards, policies, procedures and
clinical guidelines.
Please see attached JD for full responsibilities.
This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Aug 2025
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