Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Emergency Care

Overview

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) role in Emergency and Same Day Emergency Care is an advanced, autonomous position that transcends traditional professional boundaries, providing expert clinical assessment and management of patients across the emergency pathway. Working within the Emergency Department (ED), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and associated urgent care settings, the ACP is a key leader in inter-professional practice, modelling excellence in the delivery of safe, effective, and holistic care.Please see attached ''ACP Recruitment Pack'' for further information.Responsibilities

Report to the Senior Matron for line management, with clinical oversight provided by an Emergency Medicine Consultant.Receive educational supervision from an Emergency Medicine Consultant, similar to a core medical trainee, to support professional development and the effective delivery of the ACP service.Undertake independent assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with undifferentiated and complex presentations, in line with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine curriculum (2015), under appropriate supervision regardless of credentialed status.Contribute to the middle-grade rota, once competencies are achieved, and actively engage in departmental teaching and education.Collaborate effectively within multi-professional teams, working alongside consultants, nursing, allied health professionals, and site-specific clinical specialists to deliver patient-centred care.Participate in, and where appropriate lead, clinical audit, service evaluation, and research projects to inform practice, support service innovation, and improve outcomes for patients and families.Uphold and promote Clinical Governance standards, supporting directorate governance processes and contributing to continuous quality improvement.About us

The organisation and the Emergency Department Leadership is keen to grow an Advanced Clinical Practitioner workforce. The ED is extremely busy with the ability to extend your medical knowledge due to be specialist centre for renal and transplant medicine to name a few. We have grown how we deliver emergency care but expanding our Acute SDEC which is managed and delivered by our ED team.Details

Date posted: 04 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 8aSalary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum inclusive of HCASContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 391-RFL-6704238-CLocation

Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QGQualifications and Experience

EssentialRegistered Nurse/Paramedic - if a Physio has worked in acute/critical areasMasters level approved courseIndependent prescribingTeaching qualificationDesirableALS/APLS/ETC providerALS/APLS/ETC instructorAcademic specialist course in Emergency Care or other relevant areaIRMER trainingWound Closure competencyPlastering competencyExperience

EssentialSignificant Emergency Care / Acute Care / Urgent Care / Critical Care / Pre-Hospital Care experience at a Band 7Leadership skills that are capable of supporting and developing service / othersI.T. SkillsStrategic visionUnderstanding/application of Research methodologyDesirableExperience of working as autonomous practitionerGovernance and Compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and disclosure will be sought as part of the appointment process.Other Information

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer details

Royal Free London NHS Foundation TrustRoyal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QGEmployer website: ..... full job details .....