Advanced Practitioner (AP)

AHP - Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) Band 8a or Band 7 Trainee AP (progression to 8a)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner to join the IDT at Conquest Hospital. We welcome experienced AHPs at Band 8a, or Band 7 clinicians seeking development through a structured Trainee AP pathway, progressing to Band 8a upon completion of competencies.

This key role is ideal for Physio or Occupational Therapists with a passion for innovation, transformation and integrated working across acute and community settings. Working closely with MDT therapy teams, ward staff, community partners and discharge colleagues, you will use advanced skills, leadership and expert decision making to support complex cases, improve patient flow and enhance rehab across ESHT.

Main duties of the job What makes this role unique?

• Lead pathway redesign to modernise therapy input and streamline discharge
• Embed new "Art of the Possible" investments supporting enhanced rehab and improved flow
• Work flexibly across pathways with a strong Home First focus
• Champion patient and family involvement in care planning and transitions
• Provide advanced clinical leadership, supporting MDT decision-making and staff development

Who we're looking for:

• HCPC-registered Physio or Occupational Therapists
• Band 8a experienced advanced-level cliniciano
• Band 7 motivated clinician committed to AP development
• Experience in acute, community, IDT or integrated care
• Strong leadership, communication and QI skills
• Commitment to Home First and flexible working

What we offer:

• Supportive, forward-thinking IDT and therapy environment
• Clear Band 7 -> 8a development pathwayo
• Advanced CPD and leadership opportunities
• Direct influence on ESHT rehabilitation services

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description for detailed responsibilities. If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Qualifications

• HCPC active Registration
• Degree in Specialist Practice or other appropriate health related pathway and working towards MSC qualification
• Advanced Clinical Practice qualification

Experience

• Significant amount of post registration experience of which 3 years
• Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
• Evidence of on-going CPD and revalidation
• Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
• Evidence of system working
• Evidence of leadership in policy and practice change and transformation

Skills

• Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
• Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and policy
• Excellent clinical reasoning/clinical decision making
• Evidence of specific positive demonstrable outcomes following quality improvement initiatives and projects

Personal Attributes

• Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations and show personal resilience
• Able to articulate the concept of political awareness and emotional intelligence

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.

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year, pro rata.