Advanced Clinical Practitioner

We are seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to support the delivery and development of Discharge to Assess (D2A) services across Haywood Community Hospital. The post holder will play a pivotal role in facilitating safe, timely discharges from acute and community settings, ensuring patients receive ongoing assessment and intervention in the most appropriate environment while promoting independence and reducing avoidable admissions.

Working as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, the ACP will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care coordination for patients transitioning through D2A pathways. The role will involve close collaboration with medical teams, therapists, nursing staff, social care colleagues, primary care, and external partner organisations to ensure seamless patient journeys and optimal outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care demonstrated through the HEE multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England.

Work closely with medical, nursing and AHP staff in both primary and secondary care, to ensure patients receive appropriate investigation, intervention and treatment with minimal avoidable delays, whilst improving the quality of care.

Work autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner encompassing the skills of advanced clinical assessment, initiating investigations, determine a differential diagnosis and initiating appropriate holistic, research-based treatment with the development of a personalised clinical management plan, including independent prescribing within their professional scope of practice.

The post - holder will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision making and expert care, demonstrating advanced clinical critical thinking to meet the needs of service users.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected., Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus