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Bank level 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Nights)
Main area Urgent Care Nursing Grade Bank Level 8a Contract Bank Hours Flexible Job ref 820-1009828DN-BANK-NOV3
Site Various Town Birmingham Salary £30.90 per hour (inc. WTD pay) + enhancements Salary period Hourly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59
Job overview
The Bank Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership within the Single Point of Access service, helping to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, support admission avoidance, and facilitate timely hospital discharge. The post holder will undertake advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and care coordination for patients with acute, undifferentiated and long-term conditions. They will work autonomously, provide clinical leadership, support service development, and contribute to education, mentorship and quality improvement initiatives across Adult Community Services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a first point of clinical contact, undertaking advanced assessments, clinical triage and decision-making for patients referred into the service.
They will initiate investigations, interpret diagnostic results, formulate differential diagnoses, make referrals to appropriate services, prescribe independently, and coordinate care plans.
The role also includes preventing inappropriate hospital admissions, supporting discharge planning, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, managing complex caseloads, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and partner organisations to deliver high-quality patient-centred care.
The ACP will also provide clinical leadership, supervision, education and support to colleagues and students.
Working for our organisation
BCHC provide high quality community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in people’s homes and in over 200 healthcare settings for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services. One of our key objectives is to be 'a great place to work' enabling everyone within the organisation to be the best that they can be.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical assessment, triage, diagnosis and management of patients with undifferentiated and complex health conditions.
- Independently prescribe and review medications within own scope of practice.
- Initiate and interpret diagnostic investigations and make appropriate referrals.
- Support admission avoidance and facilitate safe and timely hospital discharge.
- Lead and contribute to service quality improvement, clinical audit and governance activities.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision, mentorship and education to staff and students.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners across the healthcare system.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional, organisational and legal standards.
- Support service development, innovation and implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Promote safeguarding, patient safety and high standards of patient care at all times.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
- Qualifications / Training
Experience
- Experience
Other job requirements/Skills
- Other job requirements/Skills
- Without justifiable acknowledgement, no gaps in employment and/or no period of time not in healthcare over 18 months
- Driving Licence and
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Bank level 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Nights) in Birmingham employer: Bhamcommunity
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its staff. With a commitment to professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on integrated care, BCHC empowers its employees to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families within the community. Join us in Birmingham, where you can thrive in your nursing career while contributing to the future of healthcare.
