• Job Description

  Req#: C9184-25-0920?language=en&page=476&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Demonstrate ongoing evidence of capability at masters Level across the 38 standards within the four pillars of Advanced Practice outlined in the Multi Professional Framework for Advanced Practice (Clinical practice leadership and management, education, research)

  Be able to meet the eligibility and enrolment criteria for the University of the West of England course and can provide the certification etc.

  Advanced Clinical Practitioners (Level 7) are experienced clinicians who independently manage the clinical care process from start to finish. Working across traditional health and social care boundaries, they combine expert clinical skills with research, education and leadership.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful postholder will:

  Demonstrate a critical understanding of your broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice including when working with complexity risk, uncertainty, and incomplete information.

  Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers', using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. of history-taking, holistic assessment, identifying risk factors, mental health assessments, requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests, and conducting health needs assessments, physical examination, clinical measurements using advanced clinical skills, detailed medicines history, undertaking and interpreting range of tests / investigations.

  Exercise professional judgement to assess and manage risk appropriately, where there may be complex and unpredictable events and provide the required support to teams to ensure safety individuals, families and carers'.

  Demonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make positive changes, using Health Education England's Framework to promote person-centred approaches in health and care.

  About us

  At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

  Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

  We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

  Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

  The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

  Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year

  Contract

  Apprenticeship

  Duration

  4 years

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  184-OL-YE-2154

  Job locations

  Glanville House

  Church Street

  Bridgwater

  Somerset

  TA6 5AT

  
  

  Priory Park Hospital Site

  Glastonbury Road

  Wells

  Somerset

  BA5 1TH

  
  

  Summerlands

  56 Preston Road

  Yeovil

  Somerset

  BA20 2BN

  
  

  Parkgate House

  East Reach

  Taunton

  Somerset

  TA1 3ES

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To be responsible for the rapid assessment, diagnostics, and treatment of individuals within the service using an advanced level of professional accountability, autonomy, and judgement, underpinned by Masters level theory and experience. This includes highly complex decision-making across a broad range of differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.

  To plan and manage complete episodes of care. This will be working in collaboration with senior medical colleagues and others when required. Delegating and referring as appropriate, to ensure timely, effective management to optimise health outcomes, in line with the evidence base and nationally recognised best practice.

  To play a key operational role and maintain a pro-active approach to managing, updating and leading clinical pathways.

  To promote and implement service and policy development and redesign, impacting beyond own area and other disciplines, informed by current best practice and evidence-base, in accordance with values-based care.

  To ensure high quality learning environments for all disciplines within a context of multi-professional education and training that is responsive to future changes and challenges. Reflecting & imbedding current trends & feedback e.g. Health

  Education England (NHSE) National Education & Training Survey (NETS). Leading to and supporting the maintenance of a learning environment producing learners that are fit for Our Future & workforce plans, including meeting The Long Term Plan patient pathways

  For full details on the training course - please visit https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/ST0564/advanced-clinical-practitioner, you must meet the eligibility and enrolment criteria.

  Qualification certification will be required and you MUST be a UK resident or hold the right to remain & work in the UK - which has been held for the past 3 years.

  Please see the attached job description for further details.

  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills can apply to this post.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To be responsible for the rapid assessment, diagnostics, and treatment of individuals within the service using an advanced level of professional accountability, autonomy, and judgement, underpinned by Masters level theory and experience. This includes highly complex decision-making across a broad range of differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.

  To plan and manage complete episodes of care. This will be working in collaboration with senior medical colleagues and others when required. Delegating and referring as appropriate, to ensure timely, effective management to optimise health outcomes, in line with the evidence base and nationally recognised best practice.

  To play a key operational role and maintain a pro-active approach to managing, updating and leading clinical pathways.

  To promote and implement service and policy development and redesign, impacting beyond own area and other disciplines, informed by current best practice and evidence-base, in accordance with values-based care.

  To ensure high quality learning environments for all disciplines within a context of multi-professional education and training that is responsive to future changes and challenges. Reflecting & imbedding current trends & feedback e.g. Health

  Education England (NHSE) National Education & Training Survey (NETS). Leading to and supporting the maintenance of a learning environment producing learners that are fit for Our Future & workforce plans, including meeting The Long Term Plan patient pathways

  For full details on the training course - please visit https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/ST0564/advanced-clinical-practitioner, you must meet the eligibility and enrolment criteria.

  Qualification certification will be required and you MUST be a UK resident or hold the right to remain & work in the UK - which has been held for the past 3 years.

  Please see the attached job description for further details.

  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills can apply to this post.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Professional Registration with either NMC, GPhC or HCPC.
  • Evidence of MSc level education.
  • MSc Advanced Practice.
  • Equivalent / other MSc mapped to the four pillars of advanced practice.
  • * Demonstrated competence at an advanced practice level through Royal College or NHSE Credentialing.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Non-Medical Prescribing
  • Relevant role specific qualifications; e.g qualifications in Epilepsy Management
  • Leadership/management course or validated portfolio evidence (if not part of MSc level qualification)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of working as a registered practitioner in a provider organisation (e.g. acute sector, community provider, third sector, social care or primary care) and within a relevant specialty (suggested 4-5 years minimum)
  • Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
  • Evidence of recent audit and/or research experience
  • Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Experience of working within a community team
  • Experience working with people with an Intellectual Disability

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Professional Registration with either NMC, GPhC or HCPC.
  • Evidence of MSc level education.
  • MSc Advanced Practice.
  • Equivalent / other MSc mapped to the four pillars of advanced practice.
  • * Demonstrated competence at an advanced practice level through Royal College or NHSE Credentialing.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Non-Medical Prescribing
  • Relevant role specific qualifications; e.g qualifications in Epilepsy Management
  • Leadership/management course or validated portfolio evidence (if not part of MSc level qualification)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of working as a registered practitioner in a provider organisation (e.g. acute sector, community provider, third sector, social care or primary care) and within a relevant specialty (suggested 4-5 years minimum)
  • Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff
  • Evidence of recent audit and/or research experience
  • Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Experience of working within a community team
  • Experience working with people with an Intellectual Disability

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Glanville House

  Church Street

  Bridgwater

  Somerset

  TA6 5AT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Glanville House

  Church Street

  Bridgwater

  Somerset

  TA6 5AT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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