Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (Community)
A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP) or Trainee Enhanced Practitioner to join our team working in the Derby City South Community Service, working up to 37.5 hours per week.
We will positively consider applicants who fulfil the Person Specification, with the exception of non-medical prescribing and advanced clinical decision making/patient examination skills.
However, we will consider those applicants who do not meet this criteria and are willing to accept a Band 6 Trainee Enhanced Practitioner role until successful completion of both programmes and the completion of a training portfolio.
The role will be either Band 6 or 7 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (Community)
The post holder will provide enhanced care in care homes by providing medical assessment and management of residents in residential and nursing homes. The post holder will conduct a weekly ward round in the care homes and visit others when required.Where required the post holder will provide clinical support for the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency service to deliver effective, efficient, and high-quality services for service users, providing mentorship, guidance and support where needed to aid clinical decision making.
Support is provided via a daily GP debrief and monthly GP ward round. Clinical support is provided via our ACP Clinical Leads.
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Nov 2026
£49,387 - £64,750 Salary is dependant on experience.
Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (Community) employer: DCHS Foundation Trust
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a generous benefits package, including 27 days of annual leave and a robust NHS pension scheme, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members. Join us in making a positive difference in people's lives while being part of a CQC rated 'GOOD' organisation that values innovation and teamwork.
