Trainee Advanced Care Practitioner
| Posting date: | 20 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £49,387.00 to £56,515.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £49387.00 - £56515.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2026 |
| Location: | Harlow, CM20 1QX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9292-26-0174 |
Summary
Job overview An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Acute Medicine team at PAH as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner. This position is for someone who would like to progress into advanced practice with experience in Acute Medicine and would be expected to undertake an MSC in Advanced Practice via at a local University commencing in September 2026. As part of a multi-professional team, led by the lead Acute Medical consultant, you will practice under supervision within an acute setting to provide patient-centred quality care. This will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice within Acute Medicine (AAU, ED and SDEC) whilst being accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct. You will support efficient and patient focused service and will ensure safe referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in any area of the Acute Medicine department. You will be given time every week to undertake MSC level 7 studies alongside clinical work. Main duties of the job Assess and prioritize patients attending or referred to acute medicine and the Same day Emergency Care department (SDEC) with undifferentiated health Provide a level of advanced and comprehensive assessment based on a specialist body of knowledge Direct responsibility for the management of patients within own case load and supervision/development of junior members of the multidisciplinary team To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations To contribute to the development and improvement of systems and processes that facilitates patient flow The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex. Detailed job description and main responsibilities See job description