Band 8a - Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Emergency Dept. (inc. UTC

About the Role

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting applications for Advanced Practitioner (Band 8a) positions in our Emergency Medicine Division. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will support both the nursing and medical teams in the Emergency Department, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding patient care from initial contact through to admission or discharge.

Key responsibilities include:

• Early assessment of patients
• Access to investigations and coordinated care pathways
• Consultation and independent prescribing
• Liaison with medical, nursing, AHP and support teams
• Exercising professional autonomy and judgment in a 7‑day service
• Shifting across a 7‑day rota covering all areas within the Emergency Division

• Clinically strong and patient‑focused
• Calm, confident decision‑makers
• Excited by improvement and innovation
• Passionate about urgent care
• Committed to supporting patients, families, and colleagues

• Visible senior leadership and a strong clinical voice
• A culture that respects expertise and welcomes ideas
• Multi‑professional working with shared decision‑making
• Opportunities for development, education, and progression
• An environment that values kindness, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Flexible working options and a commitment to work‑life balance

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you are looking for a role within an Urgent Treatment Centre setting only, please contact Mercy Vincent directly to discuss ().

For applicants with disability or long‑term health condition, please email  If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” on the application form.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.

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