Job Description

The closing date is 31st Dec 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 29th January 2026

Job summary

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Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a master's level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence. Advanced clinical practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families, and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people's experience and improve outcomes.


In the first instance we seek to recruit a fully credentialled RCEM ACP (8a AfC). If this position is not successfully, a trainee at Band 7 AfC will be considered.


As a Credentialled Advanced Clinical Practitioner you will sit within the tier 3 workforce rota managing the undifferentiated undiagnosed patient across the age and acuity spectrum. The scope of the role remains within a tightly governed and supported structure with the ED.


As a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Emergency Medicine you will develop to the autonomous and independent Advanced Clinical Practitioner within an educationally and clinically supported, established programme. You be expected to see undifferentiated and undiagnosed patients across the age and acuity spectrum.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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They will work with the ED multidisciplinary team, supported to seeing patients within all clinical areas of the department, developing towards qualified and credentialled ACP in Emergency Medicine in accordance with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Practice curriculum. The post-holder will support decision making about the intervention plan and appropriate pathway of care with support and supervision from clinical and educational supervisors. If not held already, the post holder will be expected to complete academic level 7 modules in advanced clinical practice in line with the academic requirements also set out by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. The role is expected to be 80% clinical contact and 20% supported activities and will be required to be full time (37.5 hours per week).


The post-holder will use their expert clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of Emergency Department attendees and be able to balance risks related to clinical, social and functional needs to make the most appropriate decision in a timely manner. This will include complex discharge of patients directly from ED and identifying the patients for whom admission to an inpatient speciality is the most appropriate destination. The post- holder will promote and demonstrate best practice in the care of Emergency Medicine patients using Royal College and National guideline based care.


Please refer to the attached JD for more information.

About us

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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.

Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity to work within our dynamic Emergency Medicine service delivering quality, holistic care to our patients in the Emergency Department (ED) at Musgrove Park Hospital. The Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Practitioner Programme is well established with successfully credentialled ACP's in post. It is well supported by the ED consultant body with direct support for clinical and educational supervision.


The post-holder will demonstrate a high level of autonomy, clinical decision making and expert skill to manage and care for both adult and paediatric patients. It will require the post-holder to advocate for the needs of their patients and to be part of the multi-disciplinary team that adds real value to the patient experience and outcomes whilst delivering an efficient and effective service for the Trust and wider healthcare community


At least 80% of the role will be clinical, with an aim to impact on:


Assessing and providing treatment for patients in the Emergency Department in a timely fashion in line with national safety targets


Holistic assessment of these patients and patient focused care


Ensuring appropriate interventions are scheduled and completed at the right time and place in the individual's healthcare journey

RCEM ACP Curriculum details

ACP-Curriculum_Adult_second-edition-April-2025.pdf

Training course details, you will need to meet the eligibility and enrolment criteria:

Advanced clinical practitioner (integrated degree) / Skills England


Educational providers for the tACP apprenticeship for information and guidance, to be advised at a later date.


Advanced Clinical Practitioner - MSc Advanced Clinical Practice - UWE Bristol: Courses


Advanced Clinical Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship - University of Plymouth

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Credentialled


Professional Registration with either NMC, HCPC.


MSc in Advanced practice or achieve equivalent to the national standard


RCEM ACP Credential


Evidence of Continuing Professional Development


Non-Medical Prescribing (v300)


ALS & EPALS & ETC or ATLS


IRMER


Trainee


Professional Registration with either NMC, HCPC.


Evidence of BSc level education. Such as: BSc Degree in a relevant Healthcare profession (Nursing / Physiotherapy / Paramedic Science)


Agree to undertake and complete an MSc in Advanced practice or achieve equivalent to the national standard


Evidence of Continuing Professional Development


Non-Medical Prescribing (v300)




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Desirable

Trainee

Completed MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

ALS & EPALS & ETC or ATLS

IRMER

Experience

#

Essential

Credentialled


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 prior to commencing ACP training)


Minimum of three years with the Advanced Clinical Practice Sphere either as Trainee ACP or Qualified ACP within Emergency Medicine


Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.


Experience of multi-professional working


Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship, and supervision of staff


Evidence of recent audit and/or research experience


Trainee


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 involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.


Experience of multi-professional working




#

Desirable

Trainee

Experience of working within the Enhanced Clinical Practice space (i.e. ENP/ECP/EPP)

Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship, and supervision of staff

Evidence of recent audit and/or research experience

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.

Appropriate level of I.T literacy (i.e., for radiology, pathology, microbiology ordering as per Trust protocols, utilising patient systems)

Sickness and absence levels managed as per sickness policy

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 Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Martin Horton


martin.horton@somersetft.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

47810.00 to 62682.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-YE-3701

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA