About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join the team at Newquay Community Hospital, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a community hospital setting.
This autonomous role involves managing patients with acute and chronic conditions, supporting admission avoidance, rehabilitation, patient flow and safe discharge planning. You will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prescribing, ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with medical colleagues, nurses, therapists, primary care, social care and community services to deliver seamless care, particularly for older people with frailty, multiple long-term conditions and complex health needs.
The successful candidate will be an experienced ACP with independent prescribing qualifications, excellent clinical assessment skills and a commitment to service improvement. You will contribute to service development, lead quality improvement initiatives and support the education and development of colleagues.
Primarily based at Newquay Community Hospital, there may be occasional opportunities to support neighbouring community services in response to operational need.
If you are a dynamic clinician committed to delivering outstanding care closer to home, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), you will provide expert autonomous clinical care within Newquay Community Hospital, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support effective patient flow.
Key responsibilities include advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with acute, chronic and complex conditions; managing an autonomous caseload, including admission assessments, patient reviews, diagnostic interpretation and independent prescribing within scope of practice.
You will work collaboratively with medical, nursing, therapy, primary care, social care and community teams to coordinate care and support safe discharge planning. The role includes developing care pathways for older people and those with multiple long-term conditions, reducing avoidable admissions and readmissions, and providing clinical leadership through specialist advice, supervision, support and role-modelling best practice.
The ACP will undertake advanced clinical procedures, monitor patient progress, identify deterioration and initiate appropriate investigations, interventions and referrals. You will contribute to service improvement, audit, research, governance and evidence-based practice, while supporting the education, mentorship and development of colleagues.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
Current first level professional registration - RN Adult Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification equivilant to level 3 Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification & registration with NMC Masters in Advanced Nurse Practitioner / or a verified portfolio of evidence or working towards
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex situations and make appropriate decisions. Advanced clinical practice skills such as interpretation of ECG; X-rays.
Knowledge and Abilities Essential
Previous experience in gerontology or a relevant medical speciality at a senior level
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).
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Camborne and Redruth Community Hospital
Camborne
TR15 3ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)