Job summary

We are looking for an experienced healthcare practitioner to join our thriving and talented team for Saturday and/or Sundays. As the successful candidate, you will have a background in acute/urgent care, ideally have completed an MSc in Advanced Practice, and must be independent prescribing. You will also be able to evidence a clinical portfolio and relevant competencies in line with the HEE national framework for advanced clinical practice.

As the post-holder, you will practice as an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner across various services, including but not limited to ABC Remote Services (uCATS, Enhanced Access, Additional Primary Care, Smoking Cessation and ADHD Primary Care Connect), autonomously undertaking assessment and treatment of acute and chronic, differentiated and undifferentiated, patient presentations.

You will determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment plan and appropriate discharge, or refer, as indicated whilst maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring patient safety. You will be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff, enhancing skills and knowledge, and work in partnership with a multidisciplinary team.Training will be provided in the prescribing of smoking cessation medication as part of a collaborative service with West Sussex County Council.

Whilst the role is fully remote, you will be required to attend our Horley office for induction and attend meetings on a quarterly basis. We have 12-hour Saturdays/Sundays shifts available.

Main duties of the job

• To independently undertake specialised clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge, or appropriately refer, patients with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses.
• To ensure patients are fully involved in the design and implementation of their treatment plans.
• To ensure effective coordination and liaison with multidisciplinary teams across primary and secondary care, statutory and voluntary disciplines/groups to provide a seamless service to patients and their carers and prevent hospital admission where urgent care is required.
• To undertake assessments as part of the ADHD Primary Care Connect service, diagnosing and prescribing medication as appropriate and with the support of the Consultant Psychiatrist
• To prescribe smoking cessation medication in line with service protocols
• To refer appropriately to clinical leads/supervising GP/Consultant Psychiatrist where a second opinion, or supervision, is required.
• To adapt styles of communication appropriately to promote empowerment, self-management, and health education for patients.
• To attend clinical case conferences, MDTs, review and clinical meetings as required.
• To be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff within the team.
• To delegate duties/tasks to other members of staff where appropriate.
• Provide specialist advice relating to minor illness and/or injury to local healthcare teams, patients, relative, and carers.

About us

Alliance for Better Care CIC is a GP Federation that unites 74 NHS GP practices across 23 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues as well as their patients, to transform how healthcare is managed within the community.

As a membership organisation, our focus is to work in partnership with our members and help them to improve the provision of General Practices in the local area.

We work with and listen to our GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships ensure that, together, we deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our communities.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27.37 to £32.71 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0141-26-0092

Job locations

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership Service Delivery Responsibilities

• To ensure that patient records and documentation are maintained in line with recognised standards and ABC policies and use of the electronic patient records system. This includes
• Documenting full and accurate record of assessments, investigation, procedures, treatment, and aftercare.
• Supporting colleagues to maintain good and complete records.
• Working closely with the administration and/or operations team, ensuring all records pertinent to patients are filed as appropriate.
• Contributing to the read-coding of patient data.
• Work within local and national guidelines and protocols
• To participate in audits and use the results, current research and government guidelines, to make recommendations for changes to service delivery and clinical practice, and to share knowledge with other healthcare professionals.
• To contribute to the maintenance and improvement of communication networks with all disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
• To collect data and provide service information to the Service Manager as required.
• To contribute to the development and establishment of systems to gather feedback from patients.
• To ensure that service relevant Managers and Clinical Leads are kept informed on service issues and potential risks.
• To work with the team in delivering and promoting the needs of the service.
• To work with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to meet the clinical governance needs of the service; including investigation of incidents (including serious incidents) and complaints, where required, sharing learning that arises from investigations.
• To provide clinical supervision mentorship (where appropriately trained) to junior practitioners.
• To remain updated on the use of all equipment used and to report any technical problems or issues with that equipment.

To participate in clinical team meetings to discuss day-to-day operation issues.

Education Personal & Professional Development

• To be skilled in routine and specialist skills
• Recognise and work within own competence, scope of practice, and professional code of conduct as regulated by The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• To keep abreast of developments in clinical practice and topical issues ensuring that skills are maintained and enhanced through continued professional development.
• To collaborate in the continued development of the advanced practice role.
• Show self-motivation toward expanding practice and developing advanced skills and knowledge.
• To identify own education and training needs in line with competency framework within speciality, and statutory and mandatory training. Ensuring these are addressed though the appraisal process with the clinical supervisor/line manager.
• Development of others
• Be a mentor and clinical supervisor, where appropriate, to junior members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide a supportive environment for all staff (including students trainees when applicable) which encourages learning and professional development.
• To actively participate in the development of future education and training provision which recognises the needs of patients and is in line with national and local priorities.
• Deliver presentations and teaching sessions as required

Research / Audit

• Evaluate the care of patients through a process of audit to examine, benchmark and develop evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
• Collaborate with other health care professionals in initiating and promoting research. Support colleagues in the conduct of research and promote dissemination and implementation of findings
• To support an ongoing programme of audit to evaluate practice ensuring that the data is used to develop and improve the service.
• Support multi-disciplinary clinical audit and research across the service implementing innovations in clinical practice and supporting the utilisation of research and evidence-based practice.
• Support quality improvement and the use of methodologies to promote good clinical practice.
• Using computer software to input, extract and analyse data as required and to develop and create divisional/specialty reports and other reports as required.

Job description Job responsibilities Leadership Service Delivery Responsibilities To ensure that patient records and documentation are maintained in line with recognised standards and ABC policies and use of the electronic patient records system. This includes Documenting full and accurate record of assessments, investigation, procedures, treatment, and aftercare. Supporting colleagues to maintain good and complete records. Working closely with the administration and/or operations team, ensuring all records pertinent to patients are filed as appropriate. Contributing to the read-coding of patient data. Work within local and national guidelines and protocols To participate in audits and use the results, current research and government guidelines, to make recommendations for changes to service delivery and clinical practice, and to share knowledge with other healthcare professionals. To contribute to the maintenance and improvement of communication networks with all disciplines to ensure continuity of care. To collect data and provide service information to the Service Manager as required. To contribute to the development and establishment of systems to gather feedback from patients. To ensure that service relevant Managers and Clinical Leads are kept informed on service issues and potential risks. To work with the team in delivering and promoting the needs of the service. To work with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to meet the clinical governance needs of the service; including investigation of incidents (including serious incidents) and complaints, where required, sharing learning that arises from investigations. To provide clinical supervision mentorship (where appropriately trained) to junior practitioners. To remain updated on the use of all equipment used and to report any technical problems or issues with that equipment.To participate in clinical team meetings to discuss day-to-day operation issues.Education Personal & Professional Development To be skilled in routine and specialist skills Recognise and work within own competence, scope of practice, and professional code of conduct as regulated by The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To keep abreast of developments in clinical practice and topical issues ensuring that skills are maintained and enhanced through continued professional development. To collaborate in the continued development of the advanced practice role. Show self-motivation toward expanding practice and developing advanced skills and knowledge. To identify own education and training needs in line with competency framework within speciality, and statutory and mandatory training. Ensuring these are addressed though the appraisal process with the clinical supervisor/line manager. Development of others Be a mentor and clinical supervisor, where appropriate, to junior members of the multi-disciplinary team. Provide a supportive environment for all staff (including students trainees when applicable) which encourages learning and professional development. To actively participate in the development of future education and training provision which recognises the needs of patients and is in line with national and local priorities. Deliver presentations and teaching sessions as requiredResearch / Audit Evaluate the care of patients through a process of audit to examine, benchmark and develop evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness Collaborate with other health care professionals in initiating and promoting research. Support colleagues in the conduct of research and promote dissemination and implementation of findings To support an ongoing programme of audit to evaluate practice ensuring that the data is used to develop and improve the service. Support multi-disciplinary clinical audit and research across the service implementing innovations in clinical practice and supporting the utilisation of research and evidence-based practice. Support quality improvement and the use of methodologies to promote good clinical practice. Using computer software to input, extract and analyse data as required and to develop and create divisional/specialty reports and other reports as required.

Person Specification

Research

Essential

• Clinical audit experience
• Skills in Research
• Evaluate the care of patients through audit and research
• Implement new policies and guidelines based on research and latest evidence-based practice
• Communicate and dissemination of audit and research through a variety of mediums.

Desirable

• Previous Publications
• Ability to produce and formulate guidelines, policies and reports

Experience

Essential

• Significant and evidenced post registration experience (normally 8-years (5 years + 3 years for MSc)
• Clinical experience of working autonomously within an appropriate setting including physiology, assessment, clinical reason and decision making.
• Delivery of evidenced-based practice demonstrating a patient focused approach
• Willingness to develop skills as needed by the service
• Ensure clinical governance is embedded within practice
• Awareness of own limitations and work within own scope of practice

Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of leading effectively, managing change and improving patient experience
• Ability to influence a positive organisational culture to drive innovation, collaborative working and sustainable healthcare.
• Ability to prioritise workload within the wider MDT
• Team building skills and ability to manage emerging practitioners
• Work within and promote ABC values and behaviours
• Ability to identify and manage risk and patient safety

Desirable

• Advanced Leadership Qualification
• Management and leadership experience

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC / HCPC / GPhC Registered healthcare professional
• Independent prescriber qualification
• BLS
• Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area

Desirable

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Clinical supervision course
• Leadership Qualification
• Teaching qualification and/or up to date mentorship qualification
• Completed, and continually updated, HEE Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
• Strong Team Player
• Displays ABC Values
• Highly motivated, self-directed practitioner with excellent organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

Person Specification Research Essential Clinical audit experience Skills in Research Evaluate the care of patients through audit and research Implement new policies and guidelines based on research and latest evidence-based practice Communicate and dissemination of audit and research through a variety of mediums. Desirable Previous Publications Ability to produce and formulate guidelines, policies and reports Experience Essential Significant and evidenced post registration experience (normally 8-years (5 years + 3 years for MSc) Clinical experience of working autonomously within an appropriate setting including physiology, assessment, clinical reason and decision making. Delivery of evidenced-based practice demonstrating a patient focused approach Willingness to develop skills as needed by the service Ensure clinical governance is embedded within practice Awareness of own limitations and work within own scope of practice Leadership Essential Evidence of leading effectively, managing change and improving patient experience Ability to influence a positive organisational culture to drive innovation, collaborative working and sustainable healthcare. Ability to prioritise workload within the wider MDT Team building skills and ability to manage emerging practitioners Work within and promote ABC values and behaviours Ability to identify and manage risk and patient safety Desirable Advanced Leadership Qualification Management and leadership experience Qualifications Essential NMC / HCPC / GPhC Registered healthcare professional Independent prescriber qualification BLS Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area Desirable MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice Clinical supervision course Leadership Qualification Teaching qualification and/or up to date mentorship qualification Completed, and continually updated, HEE Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice Behaviours and Values Essential Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service Strong Team Player Displays ABC Values Highly motivated, self-directed practitioner with excellent organisation skills Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

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).

Additional information 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

Alliance for Better Care CIC

Address

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://allianceforbettercare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Alliance for Better Care CIC

Address

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://allianceforbettercare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced healthcare practitioner to join our thriving and talented team for Saturday and/or Sundays. As the successful candidate, you will have a background in acute/urgent care, ideally have completed an MSc in Advanced Practice, and must be independent prescribing. You will also be able to evidence a clinical portfolio and relevant competencies in line with the HEE national framework for advanced clinical practice.

As the post-holder, you will practice as an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner across various services, including but not limited to ABC Remote Services (uCATS, Enhanced Access, Additional Primary Care, Smoking Cessation and ADHD Primary Care Connect), autonomously undertaking assessment and treatment of acute and chronic, differentiated and undifferentiated, patient presentations.

You will determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment plan and appropriate discharge, or refer, as indicated whilst maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring patient safety. You will be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff, enhancing skills and knowledge, and work in partnership with a multidisciplinary team.Training will be provided in the prescribing of smoking cessation medication as part of a collaborative service with West Sussex County Council.

Whilst the role is fully remote, you will be required to attend our Horley office for induction and attend meetings on a quarterly basis. We have 12-hour Saturdays/Sundays shifts available.

Main duties of the job

• To independently undertake specialised clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge, or appropriately refer, patients with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses.
• To ensure patients are fully involved in the design and implementation of their treatment plans.
• To ensure effective coordination and liaison with multidisciplinary teams across primary and secondary care, statutory and voluntary disciplines/groups to provide a seamless service to patients and their carers and prevent hospital admission where urgent care is required.
• To undertake assessments as part of the ADHD Primary Care Connect service, diagnosing and prescribing medication as appropriate and with the support of the Consultant Psychiatrist
• To prescribe smoking cessation medication in line with service protocols
• To refer appropriately to clinical leads/supervising GP/Consultant Psychiatrist where a second opinion, or supervision, is required.
• To adapt styles of communication appropriately to promote empowerment, self-management, and health education for patients.
• To attend clinical case conferences, MDTs, review and clinical meetings as required.
• To be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff within the team.
• To delegate duties/tasks to other members of staff where appropriate.
• Provide specialist advice relating to minor illness and/or injury to local healthcare teams, patients, relative, and carers.

About us

Alliance for Better Care CIC is a GP Federation that unites 74 NHS GP practices across 23 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues as well as their patients, to transform how healthcare is managed within the community.

As a membership organisation, our focus is to work in partnership with our members and help them to improve the provision of General Practices in the local area.

We work with and listen to our GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships ensure that, together, we deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our communities.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27.37 to £32.71 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0141-26-0089

Job locations

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership Service Delivery Responsibilities

• To ensure that patient records and documentation are maintained in line with recognised standards and ABC policies and use of the electronic patient records system. This includes
• Documenting full and accurate record of assessments, investigation, procedures, treatment, and aftercare.
• Supporting colleagues to maintain good and complete records.
• Working closely with the administration and/or operations team, ensuring all records pertinent to patients are filed as appropriate.
• Contributing to the read-coding of patient data.
• Work within local and national guidelines and protocols
• To participate in audits and use the results, current research and government guidelines, to make recommendations for changes to service delivery and clinical practice, and to share knowledge with other healthcare professionals.
• To contribute to the maintenance and improvement of communication networks with all disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
• To collect data and provide service information to the Service Manager as required.
• To contribute to the development and establishment of systems to gather feedback from patients.
• To ensure that service relevant Managers and Clinical Leads are kept informed on service issues and potential risks.
• To work with the team in delivering and promoting the needs of the service.
• To work with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to meet the clinical governance needs of the service; including investigation of incidents (including serious incidents) and complaints, where required, sharing learning that arises from investigations.
• To provide clinical supervision mentorship (where appropriately trained) to junior practitioners.
• To remain updated on the use of all equipment used and to report any technical problems or issues with that equipment.

To participate in clinical team meetings to discuss day-to-day operation issues.

Education Personal & Professional Development

• To be skilled in routine and specialist skills
• Recognise and work within own competence, scope of practice, and professional code of conduct as regulated by The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• To keep abreast of developments in clinical practice and topical issues ensuring that skills are maintained and enhanced through continued professional development.
• To collaborate in the continued development of the advanced practice role.
• Show self-motivation toward expanding practice and developing advanced skills and knowledge.
• To identify own education and training needs in line with competency framework within speciality, and statutory and mandatory training. Ensuring these are addressed though the appraisal process with the clinical supervisor/line manager.
• Development of others
• Be a mentor and clinical supervisor, where appropriate, to junior members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide a supportive environment for all staff (including students trainees when applicable) which encourages learning and professional development.
• To actively participate in the development of future education and training provision which recognises the needs of patients and is in line with national and local priorities.
• Deliver presentations and teaching sessions as required

Research / Audit

• Evaluate the care of patients through a process of audit to examine, benchmark and develop evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness
• Collaborate with other health care professionals in initiating and promoting research. Support colleagues in the conduct of research and promote dissemination and implementation of findings
• To support an ongoing programme of audit to evaluate practice ensuring that the data is used to develop and improve the service.
• Support multi-disciplinary clinical audit and research across the service implementing innovations in clinical practice and supporting the utilisation of research and evidence-based practice.
• Support quality improvement and the use of methodologies to promote good clinical practice.
• Using computer software to input, extract and analyse data as required and to develop and create divisional/specialty reports and other reports as required.

Job description Job responsibilities Leadership Service Delivery Responsibilities To ensure that patient records and documentation are maintained in line with recognised standards and ABC policies and use of the electronic patient records system. This includes Documenting full and accurate record of assessments, investigation, procedures, treatment, and aftercare. Supporting colleagues to maintain good and complete records. Working closely with the administration and/or operations team, ensuring all records pertinent to patients are filed as appropriate. Contributing to the read-coding of patient data. Work within local and national guidelines and protocols To participate in audits and use the results, current research and government guidelines, to make recommendations for changes to service delivery and clinical practice, and to share knowledge with other healthcare professionals. To contribute to the maintenance and improvement of communication networks with all disciplines to ensure continuity of care. To collect data and provide service information to the Service Manager as required. To contribute to the development and establishment of systems to gather feedback from patients. To ensure that service relevant Managers and Clinical Leads are kept informed on service issues and potential risks. To work with the team in delivering and promoting the needs of the service. To work with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to meet the clinical governance needs of the service; including investigation of incidents (including serious incidents) and complaints, where required, sharing learning that arises from investigations. To provide clinical supervision mentorship (where appropriately trained) to junior practitioners. To remain updated on the use of all equipment used and to report any technical problems or issues with that equipment.To participate in clinical team meetings to discuss day-to-day operation issues.Education Personal & Professional Development To be skilled in routine and specialist skills Recognise and work within own competence, scope of practice, and professional code of conduct as regulated by The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To keep abreast of developments in clinical practice and topical issues ensuring that skills are maintained and enhanced through continued professional development. To collaborate in the continued development of the advanced practice role. Show self-motivation toward expanding practice and developing advanced skills and knowledge. To identify own education and training needs in line with competency framework within speciality, and statutory and mandatory training. Ensuring these are addressed though the appraisal process with the clinical supervisor/line manager. Development of others Be a mentor and clinical supervisor, where appropriate, to junior members of the multi-disciplinary team. Provide a supportive environment for all staff (including students trainees when applicable) which encourages learning and professional development. To actively participate in the development of future education and training provision which recognises the needs of patients and is in line with national and local priorities. Deliver presentations and teaching sessions as requiredResearch / Audit Evaluate the care of patients through a process of audit to examine, benchmark and develop evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness Collaborate with other health care professionals in initiating and promoting research. Support colleagues in the conduct of research and promote dissemination and implementation of findings To support an ongoing programme of audit to evaluate practice ensuring that the data is used to develop and improve the service. Support multi-disciplinary clinical audit and research across the service implementing innovations in clinical practice and supporting the utilisation of research and evidence-based practice. Support quality improvement and the use of methodologies to promote good clinical practice. Using computer software to input, extract and analyse data as required and to develop and create divisional/specialty reports and other reports as required.

Person Specification

Research

Essential

• Clinical audit experience
• Skills in Research
• Evaluate the care of patients through audit and research
• Implement new policies and guidelines based on research and latest evidence-based practice
• Communicate and dissemination of audit and research through a variety of mediums.

Desirable

• Previous Publications
• Ability to produce and formulate guidelines, policies and reports

Experience

Essential

• Significant and evidenced post registration experience (normally 8-years (5 years + 3 years for MSc)
• Clinical experience of working autonomously within an appropriate setting including physiology, assessment, clinical reason and decision making.
• Delivery of evidenced-based practice demonstrating a patient focused approach
• Willingness to develop skills as needed by the service
• Ensure clinical governance is embedded within practice
• Awareness of own limitations and work within own scope of practice

Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of leading effectively, managing change and improving patient experience
• Ability to influence a positive organisational culture to drive innovation, collaborative working and sustainable healthcare.
• Ability to prioritise workload within the wider MDT
• Team building skills and ability to manage emerging practitioners
• Work within and promote ABC values and behaviours
• Ability to identify and manage risk and patient safety

Desirable

• Advanced Leadership Qualification
• Management and leadership experience

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC / HCPC / GPhC Registered healthcare professional
• Independent prescriber qualification
• BLS
• Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area

Desirable

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Clinical supervision course
• Leadership Qualification
• Teaching qualification and/or up to date mentorship qualification
• Completed, and continually updated, HEE Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
• Strong Team Player
• Displays ABC Values
• Highly motivated, self-directed practitioner with excellent organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

Person Specification Research Essential Clinical audit experience Skills in Research Evaluate the care of patients through audit and research Implement new policies and guidelines based on research and latest evidence-based practice Communicate and dissemination of audit and research through a variety of mediums. Desirable Previous Publications Ability to produce and formulate guidelines, policies and reports Experience Essential Significant and evidenced post registration experience (normally 8-years (5 years + 3 years for MSc) Clinical experience of working autonomously within an appropriate setting including physiology, assessment, clinical reason and decision making. Delivery of evidenced-based practice demonstrating a patient focused approach Willingness to develop skills as needed by the service Ensure clinical governance is embedded within practice Awareness of own limitations and work within own scope of practice Leadership Essential Evidence of leading effectively, managing change and improving patient experience Ability to influence a positive organisational culture to drive innovation, collaborative working and sustainable healthcare. Ability to prioritise workload within the wider MDT Team building skills and ability to manage emerging practitioners Work within and promote ABC values and behaviours Ability to identify and manage risk and patient safety Desirable Advanced Leadership Qualification Management and leadership experience Qualifications Essential NMC / HCPC / GPhC Registered healthcare professional Independent prescriber qualification BLS Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area Desirable MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice Clinical supervision course Leadership Qualification Teaching qualification and/or up to date mentorship qualification Completed, and continually updated, HEE Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice Behaviours and Values Essential Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service Strong Team Player Displays ABC Values Highly motivated, self-directed practitioner with excellent organisation skills Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

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).

Additional information 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

Alliance for Better Care CIC

Address

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://allianceforbettercare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Alliance for Better Care CIC

Address

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://allianceforbettercare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Note: Please apply directly through the West Sussex County Council website. Link below in "Supporting Links"

Salary: Pro-rata for 22.2 hours £37,182 to £39,302per annum/Pro-rata for 29.6 hours £49,576 to £52,403per annum

FTE Equivalent Salary: Hay B £61,971 to £65,504per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part-time, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working will be considered. Days are flexible except Tuesdays as this is the team meeting day.

Two part-time roles available:

• 1 x 22.2 hrs per week (working specifically into REACH project)
• 1 x 29.6 hrs per week (working into Children's Home Collaborative)

Location: Based at Glebelands, Shoreham-by-Sea but will be required to provide countywide coverage.

Interviews: Scheduled for Monday 2nd November 2026

Make a Real Difference to the Lives of Children in Care

• Are you a trauma-informed practitioner, passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care?
• Are you looking for an opportunity to develop in a growing, evidence-informed therapeutic service?

• Do you thrive in providing training, consultation and reflective practice to staff groups within Childrens Services?
• Do you have experience of providing a range of therapeutic interventions including DDP-informed therapeutic interventions with carers and children in care?

Main duties of the job

As Specialist Senior Psychological Practitioners for our service, you will:

• Deliver evidence-informed, integrative, and systemic interventions.
• Work closely within a multi-disciplinary/multiagency environment to design and implement innovative service models.
• Champion a compassionate, trauma-aware, relational approach at all levels of the system.
• Help shape the future of our Psychological Services Hub, contributing to its growth and impact.

About us

The Attach Service delivers psychological support into our Children We Care For, Care Leavers, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking and Special Guardianship teams and includes support to our Residential and Fostering services and into our two specialist projects.

The Attach team delivers a range of evidence-informed support to children in care and the professionals and carers around them, helping them understand and respond to the impact of developmental trauma, disrupted attachment, and hidden emotional needs. Within West Sussex Fostering, there is a drive and vision to deliver therapeutic parenting within foster care and kinship, underpinned by DDP principles and an attitude of PACE. Please see the West Sussex Fostering Vision Statement document for further details of the PACE culture ambition in the Information Pack.

The Attach Projects Team -These Senior Clinical Psychologist roles will specifically be linked to the newly created Projects team within the Attach Service. An experienced Principal Clinical Psychologist dedicated to offering clinical oversight of REACH and the Childrens Collaborative Project, has already been appointed. They will offer clinical supervision to both Senior Clinical Psychologist roles in the Projects team (1x 29.6 hours, and 1x 22.2 hours).

Note: Please apply directly through the West Sussex County Council website. Link below in "Supporting Links"