Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, BH13 7LN
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Frailty/OPMH) to join our dedicated teams based on Herm & St Brelades Wards, Alderney...
To provide high quality person centred care which always considers peoples' safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based.
As part of a multi-professional team, the post holder will practice autonomously, whilst being accountable and self directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct. Plan and manage complete episodes of care; undertake independent comprehensive assessment and management of service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations; making complex clinical decisions regarding service usermanagement and clinical outcomes. To provide expert clinical advice and leadership ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision making skills.
To lead as a driver for change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence based practice, clinical audit, research and education. To work strategically, contributing to the planning and development of integrated services
We actively support learners, including those undertaking the ACP programme, there will be an expectation that the post holder will provide clinical supervision and support.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Knowledge, Skills & Training
Essential
- Registered health practitioner
- Relevant full Masters degree or demonstrable extensive equivalent experience in the relevant specialty
- Evidence of recent evidence based professional development in an up to date portfolio demonstrating leadership, education and service development achievements including links to national work and standards
- Registered non-medical prescriber (if professionally appropriate)
- Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's strategies
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership and Risk management skills
- Evidence of relevant leadership in meeting clinical governance objectives
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate changes of practice through these
- Evidence of education and training in practice
- Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and audit
- Experience of interdisciplinary working
- Evidence of involvement in policy and practice change
- Evidence of publication in healthcare arena
- Evidence of research involvement
- Experience of co-ordinating complex activities / programmes of care with other professionals and agencies
Managerial / Supervisory Exp
Essential
- Able to undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis.
Information technology
Essential
- Confident in the use of computer systems, spread sheets, databases, data collection and coordination, word processing and report writing.
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing
- Effective communicator able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding
Business travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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