Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic individual who is confident in their clinical practice and who can drive forward service transformation in line with the national agenda.

The post holder will be based within the York and Selby Community Inpatient Units and will play a key role within Community and Care of the Elderly Services. As part of our commitment to delivering integrated, neighbourhood based care, the post holder may work across a variety of community teams, supporting collaborative working and helping to provide high quality, person centred care closer to home.

Main duties of the job
The aim and main function of the community in-patient unit bed base is to provide short term rehabilitation, reablement, recovery and end of life care to the patients.

The post holder will practice as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the Community Inpatient Units, they will join a Team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Trust Grade Doctor to provide patient-centred, high-quality care.

The role will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within this area of practice. Supporting admission from the Hospital and the community and timely patient discharges from the in-patient units.

Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 419-8100043-ACO-CM-A
Job locations: Selby Hospital and Nelson Court, York, YO8 9BX, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered practitioner (NMC, HCPC)
• Evidence of a completed MSc ACP or portfolio of practice accredited by the Centre for Advancing Practice
• Non-medical prescribing
• Resuscitation Council (UK) Immediate Life Support Provider
• Teaching and assessing qualification / mentor qualification
• IRMER certificate

Desirable

• PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
• Completion of an Internal Medicine course

Knowledge & Experience

• Management, support and leadership of trainee ACPs
• Experience of mentorship, supervision and teaching
• Highly developed, specialist clinical skills required for area of work
• Expert knowledge in clinical field

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: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Operational Service Manager, Ann Hunt, ann.hunt10@nhs.net