Advanced Clinical Practitioner | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 - £62,682 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7694053/382-FICC03-26 |
Summary
The successful postholder will work alongside our existing ACP to provide care, interventions and diagnosis to children attending the Children's assessment (CAU). The post holder will be supported by the medical team.
The post holder will receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, assessing their health care needs, based on highly developed nursing/allied health professional (AHP) knowledge and skills, including skills not usually exercised by nurses/AHP’s, such as physical examination. Screen patients for disease factors and early signs of illness. Make differential diagnoses using decision-making and problem-solving skills.
To provide care as per the Advance practice four pillars, Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management, Education, and Research
To assess & manage unwell children who attend CAU. With support and training to conduct a Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) for children who meet the criteria following their CAU attendance.
To have undertaken theAdvanced Paediatric Life Support Qualification or equivalent (or willingness to undertake)
To analyses and interprets history, presenting symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop the appropriate differential diagnoses.
To diagnose and manage acute and long-term conditions while attending to the patient’s response to the illness experience.
To employ appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and regimens with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.
To formulate an action-plan based on scientific rationale, evidence-based standards of care, and practice guidelines.
To initiate appropriate and timely consultation and/or referral when the problem exceeds the ACPs scope of practice and/or expertise.
To assess and intervene to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
The post holder will receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, assessing their health care needs, based on highly developed nursing/allied health professional (AHP) knowledge and skills, including skills not usually exercised by nurses/AHP’s, such as physical examination. Screen patients for disease factors and early signs of illness. Make differential diagnoses using decision-making and problem-solving skills.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026
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