Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Advanced Practitioner
The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 8a Advanced Practitioner to join our Emergency Surgical Service. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) and Bassetlaw Hospital (BDGH), as well as supporting the Emergency Department, elective service and outlying emergency surgical referrals within the hospital at BDGH.

Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with acute surgical, urology, vascular and breast conditions, helping to ensure timely access to care and excellent patient outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Advanced Practitioner-led service and contribute to the ongoing development of emergency surgical care across both sites.

We welcome informal visits and would be delighted to show you around, introduce you to the team, and discuss the role further. Come and see the excellent service we provide for the people of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.

Main duties of the job
We are seeking an autonomous Advanced Practitioner whose practice is underpinned by the four pillars of Advanced Practice: clinical practice, leadership, education and research. You will have experience working in an acute setting, excellent clinical and leadership skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Working within the Emergency Surgical Service, you will provide advanced assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute surgical conditions across Surgical SDEC, Emergency Department referrals, ward consultations and postoperative care. You will independently assess patients, request and interpret investigations, make complex clinical decisions, prescribe, initiate treatment plans and coordinate ongoing care.

Working autonomously within a Consultant-led multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality surgical services across Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospital. You will be supported by clinical and educational supervisors and provided with opportunities to maintain and develop your advanced practice skills and competencies.

About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 272-8303215
Job locations: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Significant relevant experience as qualified Advanced Practitioner
• Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
• Evidence of contribution to audit and research activity

Desirable

• Experience in facilitating access to clinical supervision for APs or equivalent
• Clinical/ managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g. sickness/ absence, recruitment/ selection
• Evidence of adopting strategic priorities into practice

Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
• Relevant Masters' degree in Advanced Practice or recognised qualification via the supported portfolio route from HEE Centre for Advancing Practice
• Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
• Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS)
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
• Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence of knowledge, skills and experience across all 4 pillars of advanced practice

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
• Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience

Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential

• Project management experience
• Breadth of experience in gathering, analysing and disseminating information - clinical, education or research/ evaluation based

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Advanced Practitioner for Surgery, Deanna Cowlishaw, deanna.cowlishaw@nhs.net, 01302644059