Advanced Clinical Practitioner for Hospital@Home Frailty in Somerset

Job summaryHospital at Home Frailty ward have an exciting opportunity for a practitioner with advanced skills to join the team. We have 2 full time post available one set within the teamAre you a compassionate Registered professional with advanced clinical skills seeking an opportunity to work within a hospital at home team and understand what the service can offer patient within somerset in order to keep the patient within own home environment.Our service covers the urban and rural areas of Somerset, predominantly based in one area however cross cover especially at weekends and time of service needs will be required.Hospital at Home operate between 8am and 8pm we offer a variety of shift within our rota.We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work-life balance . Weekend cover is required as part of the role. 30 hours is minimal contract hours for this role.If you're a qualified practitioner with advanced skill looking for a rewarding challenge , join our friendly, and highly skilled team of ACP and trainee ACP, Medics and support staff. We can offer you training and supervision to support and guide you in your new role.Advanced skills such as non- medical prescribing are essential for this role.You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.Main duties of the jobHospital at Home enabling people to receive acute care and treatments in home surroundings with support from a team of health and care professionals.Attend MDT and huddles to discuss patient caseload and plan intervention.Carry out autonomous assessment and treatment plans for patient within the caseload , manage expectation of patients.work within scope of practice and seek opportunity for learning from other within team.Open and honest communication with patients, family and stakeholders.Prioritise own time and support team to ensure caseload is managed.Build relationship with neighbourhood teams to support patient to remain within own home.Work with Internal and external teams to promote Hospital at home.Participle in service development , identify own needs and support training to team and other teams in directorate.Ensure as a ACP your meeting the 4 pillars of the role.About usAt Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.DetailsDate posted28 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 57,528 to 64,750 a year 2 WTE ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number184-OL-BL-6111Job locationsBridgwater Community HospitalBower LaneBridgwaterSomersetTA6 4GUUnited KingdomChard Community HospitalCrewkerne RoadChardSomersetTA20 1NFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob responsibilitiesHospital at Home- enabling people to receive acute care and treatments in home surroundings with support from a team of health and care professionals.To be responsible for the rapid assessment, diagnostics, and treatment of individuals within the Hospital at Home service using an advanced level of professional accountability, autonomy, and judgement, underpinned by Masters level theory and experience. This includes highly complex decision making across a broad range of differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence based judgements and diagnoses,To plan and manage complete episodes of care. This will be working in collaboration with senior medical colleagues and others when required. Delegating and referring as appropriate, to ensure timely, effective management to optimise health outcomes, in line with the evidence base and nationally recognised best practice.To play a key operational role and maintain a pro-active approach to managing, updating and leading clinical pathways.To promote and implement service and policy development and redesign, impacting beyond own area and other disciplines, informed by current best practice and evidence base, in accordance with values-based carePlease see full job description for all aspects of the Role Job description Job responsibilitiesJob responsibilitiesHospital at Home- enabling people to receive acute care and treatments in home surroundings with support from a team of health and care professionals.To be responsible for the rapid assessment, diagnostics, and treatment of individuals within the Hospital at Home service using an advanced level of professional accountability, autonomy, and judgement, underpinned by Masters level theory and experience. This includes highly complex decision making across a broad range of differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence based judgements and diagnoses,To plan and manage complete episodes of care. This will be working in collaboration with senior medical colleagues and others when required. Delegating and referring as appropriate, to ensure timely, effective management to optimise health outcomes, in line with the evidence base and nationally recognised best practice.To play a key operational role and maintain a pro-active approach to managing, updating and leading clinical pathways.To promote and implement service and policy development and redesign, impacting beyond own area and other disciplines, informed by current best practice and evidence base, in accordance with values-based carePlease see full job description for all aspects of the RolePerson Specification Qualifications EssentialProfessional Registration with either NMC, HCPCEvidence of MSc level education. Such as:MSc Advanced Practice.Equivalent other MSc mapped to the four pillars of advanced practice.DesirableLeadership management course or validated portfolio evidence (if not part of MSc level qualification)Evidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentCompleted ACP training within relevant clinical fieldNon-Medical Prescribing if appropriate to registered profession role.Demonstrated competence at an advanced practice level through Royal College or HEE CredentialingRelevant role specific qualifications (i.e. Advanced Resuscitation ) Experience EssentialSignificant experience of working as a registered practitioner in a provider organisation (e.g. acute sector, community provider, third sector, social care or primary care) and within a relevant speciality (suggested 4-5 years minimum)Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staffEvidence of recent audit and/or research experienceExperience of multi-professional workingAbility to interpret and evaluate national and international guidelines and apply to local protocols and practice as appropriateAble to use high-level problem-solving and analytical skills and manage complexityEffective time-management and prioritisation skillsEvidence of theoretical and practical skills allowing autonomous patient management (i.e. patient assessment,diagnosis and management) related to clinical scope of practiceUnderstand, encourage and support clinical supervision and mentorship both within and across professional rolesEffective leadership skills relevant to role (i.e. demonstrated ability to provide clinical professional leadership)Effective written and verbal communication skillsEducational skills such as identification of learning needs, delivery and evaluation, providing work based learningDesirableEvidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement Additional Criteria EssentialWorks under own initiative with strong organisational skills and ability to achieve to deadlinesAppropriate level of I.T literacy (i.e., for radiology, pathology, microbiology ordering as per Trust protocols, utilising patient systems)Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patientsAccess to a vehicle for travelling within and outside the trust boundariesDesirableAbility to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including to service users, clinicians, and senior leadership teams.This will require proven ability and leadership skills demonstrating motivational, visionary, diplomacy and negotiation skills Person Specification Qualifications EssentialProfessional Registration with either NMC, HCPCEvidence of MSc level education. Such as:MSc Advanced Practice.Equivalent other MSc mapped to the four pillars of advanced practice.DesirableLeadership management course or validated portfolio evidence (if not part of MSc level qualification)Evidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentCompleted ACP training within relevant clinical fieldNon-Medical Prescribing if appropriate to registered profession role.Demonstrated competence at an advanced practice level through Royal College or HEE CredentialingRelevant role specific qualifications (i.e. Advanced Resuscitation ) Experience EssentialSignificant experience of working as a registered practitioner in a provider organisation (e.g. acute sector, community provider, third sector, social care or primary care) and within a relevant speciality (suggested 4-5 years minimum)Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervision of staffEvidence of recent audit and/or research experienceExperience of multi-professional workingAbility to interpret and evaluate national and international guidelines and apply to local protocols and practice as appropriateAble to use high-level problem-solving and analytical skills and manage complexityEffective time-management and prioritisation skillsEvidence of theoretical and practical skills allowing autonomous patient management (i.e. patient assessment,diagnosis and management) related to clinical scope of practiceUnderstand, encourage and support clinical supervision and mentorship both within and across professional rolesEffective leadership skills relevant to role (i.e. demonstrated ability to provide clinical professional leadership)Effective written and verbal communication skillsEducational skills such as identification of learning needs, delivery and evaluation, providing work based learningDesirableEvidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement Additional Criteria EssentialWorks under own initiative with strong organisational skills and ability to achieve to deadlinesAppropriate level of I.T literacy (i.e., for radiology, pathology, microbiology ordering as per Trust protocols, utilising patient systems)Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patientsAccess to a vehicle for travelling within and outside the trust boundariesDesirableAbility to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including to service users, clinicians, and senior leadership teams.This will require proven ability and leadership skills demonstrating motivational, visionary, diplomacy and negotiation skillsDisclosure 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.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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressBridgwater Community HospitalBower LaneBridgwaterSomersetTA6 4GUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressBridgwater Community HospitalBower LaneBridgwaterSomersetTA6 4GUUnited KingdomEmployer's website