Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) – Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) – Part Time (30h per week)

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team on a part‑time basis.

• Undertake autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acute medical conditions suitable for same‑day care.
• Formulate and implement management plans, including prescribing and requesting/interpreting investigations.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, junior doctors, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to facilitate timely decision‑making and safe discharge.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and education within SDEC.
• Support patient flow and help reduce unnecessary admissions while maintaining patient safety and experience.
• Demonstrate competence in assessment and treatment of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses across a range of chronic and acute conditions.
• Make initial clinical diagnoses and determine appropriate referrals to specialities.
• Discharge patients following appropriate assessment and treatment.
• Provide initial immediate assessment and treatment of life‑threatening presentations such as cardiac arrest and acute major illness.
• If not already an independent prescriber, complete the programme within one year of qualifying.
• Admit and refer appropriately as an autonomous practitioner.
• Administer medicines in line with NMC guidance and trust policy.

• Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner with a completed MSc (or equivalent) in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (NMC / HCPC).
• Independent non‑medical prescriber.
• Clinically confident in managing undifferentiated acute medical presentations.
• Experienced in acute medicine, emergency care or SDEC/ambulatory care settings.
• Strong communicator capable of working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to self‑directed learning and professional development.

• Access to the NHS pension plan and generous holiday allowance.
• Employee health and wellbeing services.
• Extensive benefits including onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home‑electronics scheme, working carers support and carer‑friendly policies.
• Support for work‑life balance and a diverse, inclusive environment.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Join our team to make a difference every day.