Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our developing East Cornwall Community Hospital and Urgent Care Services in a unique peripatetic role. Working across Liskeard, Launceston, Stratton and other East Cornwall community settings, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients with acute and complex healthcare needs, whilst supporting the transformation of integrated community services.

This autonomous and highly rewarding role will see you working across Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Community Assessment and Treatment Units (CATUs), Virtual Wards, Urgent Treatment Centres and Community Hospital inpatient services. You will utilise advanced assessment, diagnostic and prescribing skills to provide expert clinical leadership, support timely decision-making, and help patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), you will provide autonomous clinical care across Community Hospitals, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Community Assessment and Treatment Units (CATUs), Virtual Wards and Urgent Treatment Services in East Cornwall. You will assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with acute, chronic and complex conditions, independently managing admissions, investigations, prescribing and care planning within your scope of practice.

Working across inpatient and community settings, you will provide clinical leadership, support multidisciplinary teams, facilitate safe discharge planning and help reduce avoidable admissions. Using advanced decision-making skills, you will manage clinical risk, recognise deterioration and deliver timely interventions, including advanced procedures and IV therapies. You will advocate for patients, support shared decision-making, provide specialist advice, supervise colleagues and contribute to audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement.

You will support NHS priorities and service development through mentorship, education and high standards of professional practice and record keeping. This flexible role requires travel across Liskeard, Launceston, Stratton, Bodmin and other East Cornwall healthcare settings, ensuring advanced clinical expertise is available wherever needed to support patient flow and high-quality, person-centred care.

About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details
Date posted: 17 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 201-26-850
Job locations: Bodmin Community Hospital, Bodmin, PL31 2QT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential

• Current first level professional registration - RN Adult
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification equivilant to level 3
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification & registration with NMC
• Masters in Advanced Nurse Practitioner / or a verified portfolio of evidence or working towards

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Advanced clinical practice skills such as interpretation of ECG; X-rays.

Knowledge and Abilities
Essential

• Previous experience in gerontology or a relevant medical speciality at a senior level

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bodmin Community Hospital, Bodmin, PL31 2QT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director Community Hospitals, Dr Tamar King, tamarking@nhs.net, 07823828305

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.