Advanced Clinical Practitioner
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Epping, CM16 6TN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9364-25-1318 |
Summary
The ACP will play a key role in delivering a streamlined community pathway for West Essex residents aged 18 and over who meet CATU inclusion criteria, including: NEWS < 4 (or NEWS 5 following consultant review) Clinically suitable for community-level diagnostics and interventions Likely to be discharged home within 96 hours Key responsibilities include: Receiving and managing patients triaged through the single CCC referral route, with referrals originating from ED, OPAL, AAU, SDEC, EEAST (Call Before Convey), UCR, RIS, GPs, INTs, HatH, IUTC, NHS 111 and other system partners. Delivering timely assessment and treatment, contributing to a target triage outcome within 20 minutes where appropriate. Ensuring patient care aligns with CATUs expected length of stay of 296 hours. Providing senior clinical oversight to ensure patient safety, escalation when required, and appropriate onward referral. Supporting system flow by preventing default ED attendance and facilitating alternatives to acute admission. Maintaining accurate, high-quality clinical documentation and contributing to shared records to support system-wide visibility. Upholding clinical governance standards, evidence-based practice, and professional accountability at all times. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and influence an innovative community model, working at pace across organisational boundaries to improve outcomes for patients with frailty and acute needs.