Job summaryChesterfield Royal Hospital is looking to appoint a fully qualified ACP to join our established, innovative, and improvement-focused acute frailty teamThe overriding purpose is to provide early Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment to those who need it most. The successful applicant will use their advanced clinical skills to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and aiming for continuous improvement.
Core components of the role will be ability to deliver education, provide leadership and become involved in service development once established in the post.
Main duties of the jobTo provide high quality clinical assessment, intervention, and treatment for a wide variety of older people living with frailty. Early identification of those requiring Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and initiation of the process by becoming a core member of the Acute Frailty multidisciplinary teams. Using their expertise in frailty to advocate for and support the patient journey. Working closely with the Acute Frailty consultants. To work independently at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high-quality care making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment.
The post holder will demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care including assessment and diagnostic skills for patients.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and support to improve the patient experience and provide safe, quality care.
To support junior medical staff sharing clinical workload and allow education and training requirements to be met.
The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical teams to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery and development of policy and procedures and providing appropriate leadership as required ensuring the maintenance of clinical excellence.
About usOur vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.
Leading the Chesterfield Way supports the Trust's priorities and ambitions - and sets out the behaviours and characteristics that leaders are expected to adopt and that all staff can role model, to make the Trust an even better place to work; and to support the delivery of exceptional patient care.
DetailsDate posted03 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
Per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number166-MEC-8005352Job locationsChesterfield Royal HospitalCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to this advert for further details about the ACP Role.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to this advert for further details about the ACP Role. Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialRegistered healthcare practitioner (nurses, physiotherapists, paramedics, pharmacists)ALS provider (or willing to complete)Already undertaking & due to complete their MSc in Advanced Practice within a timeframe of 0-1 yearsDesirableCompleted Masters degree in "Advanced clinical practice"ALS instructorIndependent prescriberAbility to perform basic interpretation of CT brain & Skeletal X rays
Experience
EssentialSubstantial broad experience relevant to the care of frail older peoplePrevious experience at managing/leading a teamDesirableKnowledge of and experience in General Surgery/ Orthopaedics/ Urology/ Critical CareExperience of working within a Frailty teamProject management
Skills & Knowledge
EssentialBroad & advanced knowledge of clinical pathophysiologyHas a sound level of knowledge in relation to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic proceduresExcellent communication skills with clear written and oral skills. Clinical audit experienceEvidence of proven leadership abilityWillingness to perform and or learn advanced clinical skills appropriate to the area of practiceAbility to manage a team of patients and prioritise workloadDesirableManagement skills- effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership skills, change management skills. Clinical governance, current health service priorities. National and local nursing agenda
Personal attributes
EssentialA highly motivated self-directed practitioner with excellent organisational skillsAble to contribute to a future 12 hour a day/7 day a week serviceTeam playerExcellent communication skills, verbally and written. Well-developed facilitation and influencing skills, effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
Demonstrates trust values
EssentialCompassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialRegistered healthcare practitioner (nurses, physiotherapists, paramedics, pharmacists)ALS provider (or willing to complete)Already undertaking & due to complete their MSc in Advanced Practice within a timeframe of 0-1 yearsDesirableCompleted Masters degree in "Advanced clinical practice"ALS instructorIndependent prescriberAbility to perform basic interpretation of CT brain & Skeletal X rays
Experience
EssentialSubstantial broad experience relevant to the care of frail older peoplePrevious experience at managing/leading a teamDesirableKnowledge of and experience in General Surgery/ Orthopaedics/ Urology/ Critical CareExperience of working within a Frailty teamProject management
Skills & Knowledge
EssentialBroad & advanced knowledge of clinical pathophysiologyHas a sound level of knowledge in relation to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic proceduresExcellent communication skills with clear written and oral skills. Clinical audit experienceEvidence of proven leadership abilityWillingness to perform and or learn advanced clinical skills appropriate to the area of practiceAbility to manage a team of patients and prioritise workloadDesirableManagement skills- effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership skills, change management skills. Clinical governance, current health service priorities. National and local nursing agenda
Personal attributes
EssentialA highly motivated self-directed practitioner with excellent organisational skillsAble to contribute to a future 12 hour a day/7 day a week serviceTeam playerExcellent communication skills, verbally and written. Well-developed facilitation and influencing skills, effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
Demonstrates trust values
EssentialCompassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CAREDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).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 CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChesterfield Royal HospitalCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChesterfield Royal HospitalCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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