Job summary We are looking for an ACP to join our team on the physical health wards at Alderney Hospital. You will be based on Guernsey ward which is a 25 bedded ward. We care for patients who have been stepped down from an acute trust or require step up from the community, including end of life care. The complexity of our patients needs require a practitioner with experience in frailty, end of life care and a portfolio of knowledge covering conditions like Parkinson's, Heart failure, Diabetes, and Alzheimer's with an extensive pharmacology knowledge, and the ability to act autonomously. You will conduct assessments, physical examinations and interpret diagnostics, implement evidence-based care and provide expert clinical advice to colleagues, patients, and families. You will monitor patient progress, evaluate effectiveness of interventions and adjust care accordingly as well as participating in clinical audits, research and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery. There is plenty of scope for collaborative working with the ACP network and training and clinical supervision from our Professional Lead, Medical Lead and Clinical Director. The team at Alderney Hospital are skilled and enthusiastic and are looking for an ACP who is knowledgeable, approachable, has strong leadership qualities and is a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. If you feel you have these qualities then please apply to become part of our friendly and dynamic team. Main duties of the job To provide highly specialist high-quality person-centred care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based. As part of a multi-professional team, the post holder will practice autonomously, whilst being accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct. To plan and manage complete episodes of care; undertake independent comprehensive assessment and management of service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations; making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes. To provide expert clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision-making skills. To lead as a driver for change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research, and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice. To work strategically, contributing to the planning and development of integrated services. The post holder will be accountable for the direct delivery of autonomous service user care. Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £51,604 to £58,083 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 152-C405.24A Job locations Alderney Hospital Ringwood Road Parkstone BH12 4NB Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net Person Specification Education & Training Essential Registered health practitioner with membership of relevant professional body MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent route to Advanced Clinical Practice with evidence of meeting the nationally agreed capabilities Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessor's training/recognition of teaching abilities. Registered non-medical prescriber (where professionally appropriate) Relevant role specific qualifications or training (i.e leadership courses, specific clinical skills, psychological therapies etc) Knowledge & Experience Essential Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users Evidence of Continuing Professional Development through an advanced clinical practice portfolio demonstrating advanced level practice across the four pillars of clinical practice, education, leadership and research Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's strategies relevant to role Demonstrable knowledge of legislation, guidelines and best practice in relevant to area of clinical practice and application of these to practice Demonstrable experience of working in a provider organisation and within a relevant specialty as Registered Practitioner Band 7 level. Experience of effective use of electronic patient / service user record systems Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances. Evidence of designing, delivering and evaluating education and training in practice Evidence of involvement in policy and leading practice change Evidence of research involvement Skills Essential Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills Able to demonstrate advanced skills for assessing and interpreting complex client conditions, comparing a range of options and taking appropriate action Able to undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis and support aspiring and trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners through supervisory roles Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation, and where there may be barriers, with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills. Able to work independently and autonomously as role demands Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances. Able to actively research for the potential to improve quality and customer care, seeking new ideas and methods to improve health care Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word Attributes Essential Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate changes of practice through these Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing Person Specification Education & Training Essential Registered health practitioner with membership of relevant professional body MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent route to Advanced Clinical Practice with evidence of meeting the nationally agreed capabilities Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessor's training/recognition of teaching abilities. Registered non-medical prescriber (where professionally appropriate) Relevant role specific qualifications or training (i.e leadership courses, specific clinical skills, psychological therapies etc) Knowledge & Experience Essential Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users Evidence of Continuing Professional Development through an advanced clinical practice portfolio demonstrating advanced level practice across the four pillars of clinical practice, education, leadership and research Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's strategies relevant to role Demonstrable knowledge of legislation, guidelines and best practice in relevant to area of clinical practice and application of these to practice Demonstrable experience of working in a provider organisation and within a relevant specialty as Registered Practitioner Band 7 level. Experience of effective use of electronic patient / service user record systems Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances. Evidence of designing, delivering and evaluating education and training in practice Evidence of involvement in policy and leading practice change Evidence of research involvement Skills Essential Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills Able to demonstrate advanced skills for assessing and interpreting complex client conditions, comparing a range of options and taking appropriate action Able to undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis and support aspiring and trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners through supervisory roles Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation, and where there may be barriers, with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills. Able to work independently and autonomously as role demands Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances. Able to actively research for the potential to improve quality and customer care, seeking new ideas and methods to improve health care Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word Attributes Essential Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate changes of practice through these Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing 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). Additional information 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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address Alderney Hospital Ringwood Road Parkstone BH12 4NB Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)