Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Band 8a) – Swindon

Company: National Health Service
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Location: Swindon
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you deliver autonomous, expert clinical care in community hospital services to support patients with complex and frailty-related needs. You collaborate across organisational boundaries to improve care quality, admission avoidance and timely discharge. You will lead audits and promote evidence-based improvements, contributing to a growing Advanced Clinical Practice program. This opportunity combines clinical autonomy with development pathways in a values-driven, high-quality environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • NHS Pension
  • My Reward Hub discounts
  • early access to wages
  • wellbeing support (mental and physical)
  • Learning Enterprise CPD pathways
  • flexible working options

Responsibilities

  • Deliver autonomous advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment
  • Manage patients with complex, frailty-related and deteriorating conditions
  • Coordinate patient care across organisational and professional boundaries
  • Support admission avoidance and timely discharge planning
  • Lead and contribute to clinical audits and service improvements
  • Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement

Key requirements

  • Registered healthcare professional
  • MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
  • Independent Prescriber qualification
  • Significant post-registration clinical experience
  • Current full driving license and use of a car during working hours

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026