Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) - Community Emergency Medicine
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £60,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Horncastle, LN9 6SB |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Main Responsibilities Respond to patients in community settings, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of clinical presentations. Provide clinical support to virtual wards Deliver care aimed at avoiding unnecessary hospital attendance or admission, supporting safe management within the community wherever appropriate. Undertake holistic patient assessment, considering medical, functional, and social needs to inform decision-making. Promote prevention and early intervention by identifying deterioration risks, safeguarding concerns, and unmet health or social care needs. Utilise and develop referral pathways into community, primary care, urgent care, and specialist services. Support patients, families, and carers to make informed decisions about care, promoting independence and self-management where appropriate. Work within agreed clinical guidelines, scope of practice, and organisational policies, seeking advice or escalation where required. Provide clinical support and advice to colleagues, including remote consultation where appropriate. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and documentation in line with governance and information standards. Work collaboratively with UEC partners, primary care providers, social care teams, and wider system partners. Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, incident reporting, and service improvement. Support training, mentorship, and development of colleagues within the multidisciplinary team. Actively support the organisations charitable mission by contributing to fundraising, awareness, and engagement activities alongside clinical duties. Operational Duties Operate as part of a mobile clinical team responding to incidents across Lincolnshire. Work in partnership with operational control and dispatch teams to ensure appropriate patient allocation and response. Conduct dynamic risk assessments in community environments to ensure safety of patients, self, and others. Maintain readiness of vehicles, equipment, and clinical resources in line with organisational policies. Liaise with operational managers and clinical leadership teams as required
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