Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and driven Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our established Rheumatology team.
The post holder will be an experienced Advanced Practitioner who has completed a Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice and can demonstrate capability for the four pillars of advanced practice including an independent and supplementary prescribing qualification.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
* Act as proactive clinical leader and a role model of expert clinical practice to deliver clinical care across the Rheumatology footprint according to local and national guidelines and ensure delivery of evidence-based care.
* Work autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients' treatment plan.
* Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patient's management plan.
* Document clearly all aspects of assessment, diagnosis, and management plan, presenting findings using approved documentation framework.
* Undertake mentorship, and clinical supervision of staff, assessing competence against set local, regional and national professional and clinical standards.
* Participate and contribute to Advanced Practice and specialist forums, locally regionally and nationally .
* Critically appraise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audit and disseminate evidence based practice and audit locally, regionally and nationally via relevant forums.
The post holder will be predominantly clinic based but may also be required to see patients across the Rheumatology footprint including the Rheumatology Day Case Unit.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire )
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-NM-B8A
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Co-ordinate the care of patients throughout their pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
* Accountable for own actions in accordance with their professional regulatory body requirements.
* Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
* Lead and deliver clinical care, across a variety of settings, according to national and local guidelines ensuring delivery of evidence-based care and working towards the Trust vision of providing a World Class Service.
* Undertake an initial assessment to determine differential diagnosis, utilising advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior clinical colleagues.
* Act autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients treatment plan to ensure that optimum physical, psychological, and social care needs are met and ensures quality care.
* Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patients management plan.
* Initiate the management of patients who are critically ill or deteriorating within scope of practice.
* Proactively refer to other clinicians (own or other services) depending upon patients needs to deliver care beyond your limitations and scope of practice.
* Proactively initiate treatment plans for patients requiring intervention and treatment ensuring ethically based considerations.
* Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long term conditions.
* Undertake relevant clinical procedures to facilitate patient care within the service, supported by the appropriate training and supervision.
* Autonomously assess, diagnose, and have the legal authority to independently prescribe. As an independent prescriber, the ACP is responsible and accountable for the assessment of patients with undiagnosed or diagnosed conditions and for clinical management decisions.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Co-ordinate the care of patients throughout their pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
* Accountable for own actions in accordance with their professional regulatory body requirements.
* Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
* Lead and deliver clinical care, across a variety of settings, according to national and local guidelines ensuring delivery of evidence-based care and working towards the Trust vision of providing a World Class Service.
* Undertake an initial assessment to determine differential diagnosis, utilising advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior clinical colleagues.
* Act autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients treatment plan to ensure that optimum physical, psychological, and social care needs are met and ensures quality care.
* Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patients management plan.
* Initiate the management of patients who are critically ill or deteriorating within scope of practice.
* Proactively refer to other clinicians (own or other services) depending upon patients needs to deliver care beyond your limitations and scope of practice.
* Proactively initiate treatment plans for patients requiring intervention and treatment ensuring ethically based considerations.
* Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long term conditions.
* Undertake relevant clinical procedures to facilitate patient care within the service, supported by the appropriate training and supervision.
* Autonomously assess, diagnose, and have the legal authority to independently prescribe. As an independent prescriber, the ACP is responsible and accountable for the assessment of patients with undiagnosed or diagnosed conditions and for clinical management decisions.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Knowledge
Essential
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Skills
Essential
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Desirable
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* See supporting documents
Desirable
* See supporting documents
Experience
Essential
* See supporting documents
Desirable
* See supporting documents
Knowledge
Essential
* See supporting documents
Skills
Essential
* See supporting documents
Desirable
* See supporting documents
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
* See supporting documents
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
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