Job summaryThe clinical 8b Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in Acute Medicine is a senior autonomous clinician who provides advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting with acute, complex, and undifferentiated medical conditions across the acute care pathway. The post holder will demonstrate expert practice within the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.
Acute Medicine at SaTH has undergone significant transformation over the past five years, resulting in the growth and development of a well-established Advanced Clinical Practitioner workforce.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the team in this senior clinical 8b ACP role to support the on going work across the Acute Medicine areas and whilst working towards delivery of our Hospital Transformation Programme in 2028. Working at an advanced level of practice, the post holder will provide expert clinical care across Acute Medical Wards, Same Day Emergency Care and ACP-led outpatient services. They will independently undertake comprehensive patient assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, initiate and interpret investigations, prescribe and review treatments, develop management plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care to optimise patient outcomes and patient flow.
Main duties of the jobWhile the overall clinical responsibility for patient care lies with the Consultant named for a particular patient, the higher-level ACP will act on behalf of the Consultant assessing, accessing diagnostics and interpreting findings formulating treatment plans for patients.
The clinical 8b ACP will provide strategic and professional leadership for Advanced Clinical Practice within Acute Medicine, supporting the continued development of innovative services and models of care. A key element of the role will be the leadership and development of ACP-led services, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care while supporting service sustainability and organisational objectives.
The post holder will provide supervision, mentorship, and professional support to trainee and qualified ACPs and contribute to the education and development of the wider multidisciplinary workforce. The higher level ACP will receive clinical supervision from our experienced Acute Consultant Team whilst being supported to work on their own professional development.
They will work closely alongside the Acute Medicine MDT which includes Medical, Nursing, Operational and administrative staff. Working collaboratively with colleagues across acute services, the clinical 8b ACP will play a pivotal role in advancing clinical standards, improving patient experience, supporting operational performance, and shaping the future development of Advanced Clinical Practice within the organisation.
About usOur Poppy's Promise CommitmentWe believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day. DetailsDate posted29 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary
66,582 to 77,368 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number223-HCP-815Job locationsThe Royal Shrewsbury HospitalMytton Oak Road, CopthorneShrewsburySY3 8XQUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialRegistered professional with no rectrictions on practiceMSC Advanced clinical practice or equivalentEvidence of completion of a robust clinical curriculum relevant to specialist field. Completion of Higher-level Capabilities relevantto clinical areaDesirableStudy to level 8Teaching/ Leadership qualificationPost graduate qualification relevant to clinical specialtyEducational Supervisors qualification/course
Experience
EssentialExtensive post registration experience within an ACP role, of which needs to be evidenced by significant clinical experience within Surgery at Band 8a level or above (or equivalent)Evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practiceExperience in teaching specialist skills and knowledgeEvidence of service development and practical contributions to the development of the specific service within the last 2 yearsHighly self-motivated, capable of lateral thinking and able to successfully initiate, manage and sustain changeDesirableResearch publication
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialRegistered professional with no rectrictions on practiceMSC Advanced clinical practice or equivalentEvidence of completion of a robust clinical curriculum relevant to specialist field. Completion of Higher-level Capabilities relevantto clinical areaDesirableStudy to level 8Teaching/ Leadership qualificationPost graduate qualification relevant to clinical specialtyEducational Supervisors qualification/course
Experience
EssentialExtensive post registration experience within an ACP role, of which needs to be evidenced by significant clinical experience within Surgery at Band 8a level or above (or equivalent)Evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practiceExperience in teaching specialist skills and knowledgeEvidence of service development and practical contributions to the development of the specific service within the last 2 yearsHighly self-motivated, capable of lateral thinking and able to successfully initiate, manage and sustain changeDesirableResearch publicationDisclosure 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
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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 nameThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustAddressThe Royal Shrewsbury HospitalMytton Oak Road, CopthorneShrewsburySY3 8XQUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustAddressThe Royal Shrewsbury HospitalMytton Oak Road, CopthorneShrewsburySY3 8XQUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Higher Level Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Acute Medicine in Shrewsbury employer: National Health Service
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