Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary
Full time, permanent position

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Surgical team.

As part of the Surgical Division, the service comprises a Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) and two General Surgical inpatient wards, delivering care to both elective and emergency patients. Working with colleagues across the Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC), the team is committed to ensuring patients receive timely assessment, effective clinical decision-making, and the most appropriate pathway.

The candidate will be a skilled autonomous practitioner with excellent assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making abilities. You will be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and will thrive within a multidisciplinary environment.

You will join a department that currently includes five qualified ACP's and one Trainee ACP. The post holder will work a structured rota alongside Foundation Year 1 and Senior House Officer colleagues, contributing to the assessment and management of surgical patients.

The department has a strong track record of supporting Advanced Clinical Practice development and offers robust supervision alongside educational opportunities. ACPs within the team actively contribute to service development, quality improvement, teaching, clinical audit, and research activities. Opportunities exist to develop specialist interests, advanced procedural skills relevant to general surgical practice.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will practise autonomously providing expert, patient-centred care. The ACP will undertake assessments, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment planning, referral, and discharge of patients with surgical conditions. The role will support innovative and efficient models of care that promote timely access to specialist assessment and intervention, ensuring safe effective patient care.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Undertaking clinical assessment, clerking, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with a range of surgical conditions.
• Requesting, interpreting, acting upon appropriate investigations to support clinical decision-making.
• Developing and implementing management plans, including admission, treatment, referral, and discharge decisions.
• Independently prescribing within scope of practice and in accordance with local and national policies.
• Working with Consultants, specialty doctors, nursing teams, ACPs, allied health professionals, supporting staff to deliver high-quality care.
• Participating in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team discussions, and surgical assessment services.
• Clinical advice and support to junior doctors, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining comprehensive, and contemporaneous records.

In addition to direct clinical care, the post holder will contribute to the wider development of the service reflecting the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.

About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. GOV.UK

All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship

Details
Date posted 11 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 8a
Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year
Pro rata/per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number C9165-26-08-038B
Job locations The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of presenting complex information to large groups
• Experience of appraisal of others including trainees
• Experience of working with acutely ill patients
• Experience of autonomous/advanced role in an acute clinical setting.
• Experience in education of staff

Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent Communication skills with clear written and oral skills
• Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills
• Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda

Qualifications
Essential

• Current Professional Registration
• Degree level Qualification
• Teaching/ Mentorship Qualification
• Qualified in Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) If applicable for the APs Role
• Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development
• Portfolio evidencing competency as an AP

Desirable

• Current Advanced Life Support Qualification (Essential if Inpatient or UECC AP, Desirable if Community or non-inpatient AP)

Professional Registration
Essential

• Please enter NMC or HCPC Pin

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).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Helen Keating
View email address on meeveem.com

Details
Date posted 11 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 8a
Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year
Pro rata/per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number C9165-26-08-038B
Job locations The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom

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