Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summaryClosing Date: 17.09.26Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 18.09.26Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 28.09.26*Please be aware the pay for this role is Band 8a. This is not a trainee role 57,528 to 64,750. This role will not be paid at Band 6 or 7.*We are delighted to advertise an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Adult or Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our Emergency Department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust and to expand our existing ACP workforce. At BTHFT we recognise that ACPs are an integral part of the NHS workforce in the 21st century as they provide flexibility and new ways of working and we are looking to appoint qualified ACPs with a passion to providing the highest standard of clinical expertise and autonomous practice in one of the fastest growing and busiest emergency departments in the country. Main duties of the jobThere has been major investment in the ACP workforce at BTHFT including Urgent Care to improve performance and to ensure patients a provided with a positive experience when requiring our care. We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic practitioner ideally with experience working in a Pediatric or adult Emergency Department setting who will provide holistic, personalised care and will take pride in caring for our community of Bradford. The ACP will be a member of a fantastic, well established and efficient team providing strong leadership to members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will deliver quality care and a faster response to patient needs resulting in better outcomes.About usOur People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:We value peopleWe are one teamWe careWe're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.DetailsDate posted03 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 57,528 to 64,750 a year Paid at Band 6 for Year 1 and Band 7 for Year 2/3 ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number389-26-8252984Job locationsBradford Royal InfirmaryDuckworth LaneBradfordBD9 6RJUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic practitioner ideally with experience working in a Pediatric or adult Emergency Department setting who will provide holistic, personalised care and will take pride in caring for our community of Bradford. The ACP will be a member of a fantastic, well established and efficient team providing strong leadership to members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will deliver quality care and a faster response to patient needs resulting in better outcomes. Job description Job responsibilitiesWe are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic practitioner ideally with experience working in a Pediatric or adult Emergency Department setting who will provide holistic, personalised care and will take pride in caring for our community of Bradford. The ACP will be a member of a fantastic, well established and efficient team providing strong leadership to members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will deliver quality care and a faster response to patient needs resulting in better outcomes.Person Specification Education & Qualifications EssentialRegistered with relevant professional bodyDegree level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration awardMSc in Advanced PracticeNon-medical independent prescribingDesirablePaediatric Advanced Life Support providerRelevant teaching qualificationExperience of working within an Emergency Department Skills EssentialDocumented evidence of completion of generic advanced practice competencies and a defined range of specialty competenciesUnderstanding of Information Governance and ConfidentialityAbility to motivate individuals and teamsHigh standard of oral and written communication skills and confidence to discuss patient management with other members of the MDTHigh level of capability using outcome measures and auditConfidence and ability to accurately assess and manage complex patient presentations to a high professional standardAbility to critique own practiceIn-depth knowledge in their specialist clinical fieldAbility to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high pressure environmentExcellent liaison and negotiation skillsCommitment to staff development and training Self-motivated and able to work independently and autonomously both within the trust and with partner organisations Efford & Environment EssentialEvidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations where life-changing events are being communicated and clinically managed Disposition & Attributes EssentialInspirational, with ability to motivate a teamPositive, problem solving approach to issuesAbility to work autonomously and within a teamProfessional and patient focused, with a strong commitment to providing high quality careFlexible and adaptable, able to work all shifts throughout 24 hour periodWith support is able to successfully initiate and manage changeExcellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills Person Specification Education & Qualifications EssentialRegistered with relevant professional bodyDegree level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration awardMSc in Advanced PracticeNon-medical independent prescribingDesirablePaediatric Advanced Life Support providerRelevant teaching qualificationExperience of working within an Emergency Department Skills EssentialDocumented evidence of completion of generic advanced practice competencies and a defined range of specialty competenciesUnderstanding of Information Governance and ConfidentialityAbility to motivate individuals and teamsHigh standard of oral and written communication skills and confidence to discuss patient management with other members of the MDTHigh level of capability using outcome measures and auditConfidence and ability to accurately assess and manage complex patient presentations to a high professional standardAbility to critique own practiceIn-depth knowledge in their specialist clinical fieldAbility to manage time and workload effectively and to work in a high pressure environmentExcellent liaison and negotiation skillsCommitment to staff development and training Self-motivated and able to work independently and autonomously both within the trust and with partner organisations Efford & Environment EssentialEvidence of managing complex patients in stressful and emotional situations where life-changing events are being communicated and clinically managed Disposition & Attributes EssentialInspirational, with ability to motivate a teamPositive, problem solving approach to issuesAbility to work autonomously and within a teamProfessional and patient focused, with a strong commitment to providing high quality careFlexible and adaptable, able to work all shifts throughout 24 hour periodWith support is able to successfully initiate and manage changeExcellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication 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.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 nameBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBradford Royal InfirmaryDuckworth LaneBradfordBD9 6RJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBradford Royal InfirmaryDuckworth LaneBradfordBD9 6RJUnited KingdomEmployer's website