Job summary
Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking to work in an outstanding CQC rated Trust? Join our dynamic, diverse and multi-professional team based at the Bridport Hospital.
You will be an established, autonomous and confident advanced practitioner with respect to complex clinical reasoning. To provide expert clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis, and advanced decision-making skills. You will have a keen interest for Older Persons inpatient medical and rehab along with stroke neuro rehabilitation.
In return you will have access to our network of ACP's who are available to support you. The Trust is also implementing a programme of comprehensive changes relating to advance practice including supervision and ongoing development. This ACP post is a full-time role, we would welcome part time applicants with the view to job share. The role will cover weekdays and bank holidays which can be discussed further at interview.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are to plan and manage complete episodes of care; undertake independent comprehensive assessment, formulate an impression / diagnosis and management plan for service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations; making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.
Undertake comprehensive specialist holistic assessment of patients and carers where needs are highly complex. This involves planning, implementing and evaluating the care delivery according to changing healthcare needs and varying degrees of clinical risk.
Advise and communicate as appropriate with acute hospitals, primary and social care and community teams thus ensuring seamless continuity and transfer (if appropriate) of care for patients between other relevant health, social and third sector agencies, professionals and care settings.
Undertake audits and service evaluations to inform service improvement using evidence-based approaches to draw on best practice.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£44,552 to £50,145 a year p.a.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
152-C322.25
Job locations
Bridport Hospital
Hospital Lane
Bridport
DT6 5DR
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact
Person Specification
Knowledge Skills and Training
Essential
* Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development through an advanced clinical practice portfolio demonstrating advanced level practice across the four pillars of clinical practice, education, leadership and research
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent route to Advanced Clinical Practice with evidence of meeting the nationally agreed capabilities (ie. PG Dip 120 credits in advanced clinical practice and successful completion of approved support portfolio route to advanced clinical practice)
* Registered non-medical prescriber
Desirable
* Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessor's training/recognition of teaching abilities.
Job Experience
Essential
* Demonstrates highly developed expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation
* Able to demonstrate advanced skills for assessing and interpreting complex client conditions, comparing a range of options and taking appropriate action
Desirable
* Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and audit
Management Experience
Essential
* Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate changes of practice through these
Desirable
* Evidence of designing, delivering and evaluating education and training in practice
IT Skills
Essential
* Experience of effective use of electronic patient / service user record systems
Desirable
* Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Person Specification
Knowledge Skills and Training
Essential
* Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development through an advanced clinical practice portfolio demonstrating advanced level practice across the four pillars of clinical practice, education, leadership and research
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent route to Advanced Clinical Practice with evidence of meeting the nationally agreed capabilities (ie. PG Dip 120 credits in advanced clinical practice and successful completion of approved support portfolio route to advanced clinical practice)
* Registered non-medical prescriber
Desirable
* Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessor's training/recognition of teaching abilities.
Job Experience
Essential
* Demonstrates highly developed expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation
* Able to demonstrate advanced skills for assessing and interpreting complex client conditions, comparing a range of options and taking appropriate action
Desirable
* Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and audit
Management Experience
Essential
* Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate changes of practice through these
Desirable
* Evidence of designing, delivering and evaluating education and training in practice
IT Skills
Essential
* Experience of effective use of electronic patient / service user record systems
Desirable
* Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Check
This 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 details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridport Hospital
Hospital Lane
Bridport
DT6 5DR
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Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridport Hospital
Hospital Lane
Bridport
DT6 5DR
Employer's website
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