Trainee ACP/ ACP Stroke Services
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset, BH7 7DWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
We are looking for a full time ACP (Band 8a) / a trainee ACP (Band 7). This is an exciting post to support the day to day Stroke/ TIA Acute Services. ...
o Assume responsibility for the daily management of Stroke/TIA SDEC and acutestroke management at the front door as well as in-patient strokes.
o Take responsibility for Stroke/TIA service advanced practice caseload withminimal supervision from stroke senior medical colleagues.
o Demonstrate ongoing evidence of achieving capabilities at Masters level acrossthe 38 standards within the four pillars of Advanced Practice outlined in the MultiProfessional Framework for Advanced Practice (Clinical practice, Leadership and Management, Education, Research.)
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with relevant professional body
- Degree level qualification
- English at GCSE grade C/4 or Functional Skill Level 2 & Maths at GCSE grade C/4 or Functional Skill Level 2
- Expectation to undertake and complete an M level Advanced Clinical Practice
- Recognised mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant post-graduate specialist Older Persons competencies.
Desirable: - Evidence of ability to study at MSc level; - Non-medical Prescriber.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working independently in a Band 6 Clinical role within relevant specialty
- Participation in research and experience of critical appraisal of the evidence base to inform practice
- Experience of teaching, mentoring and developing staff
- Patient education and empowerment
- Participation in audit
- Experience of service and practice development and managing change
- Developing policies and protocols
- Working in partnership with all levels of staff
Other
Essential
- Clinical skills in patient assessment, diagnostic use and development /implementation of treatment plans.
- Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an enhanced level
- Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure.
- To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner.
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
How to apply
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First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
9 October 2026
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