Advanced Clinical PractitionerNHS

Job summary

Are you an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for a rewarding new opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking GP practice?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a well-established NHS GP practice serving approximately 4,000 patients.

Rated Good by the CQC, committed to providing excellent care to our patients whilst promoting the wellbeing, development and work-life balance of our staff. We pride ourselves on our collaborative team culture, where clinical and administrative colleagues work together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will work autonomously and as an integral part of our clinical team, managing a diverse caseload and contributing to the ongoing development of services. You will work closely with our GPs, nursing team, practice management and administrative staff, providing expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care planning.

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and patient-focused clinician who shares our commitment to delivering safe, effective and high-quality primary care.

What we can offer you:

• Welcoming, supportive and experienced team
• Positive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the local community

Main duties of the job

You will need to work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of the patients whilst demonstrating safe clinical decision making and offering excellent care to our patients.

You will be expected to focus on delivering evidence-based practice to patients with long term conditions and acute illnesses.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will be responsible for the care delivered and will need to demonstrate critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills to deliver expert care, including assessment and diagnosis skills for patients within the practice

You will conduct both face to face and telephone appointments and work dynamically and collaboratively to meet the needs of our patients daily.

In addition to these responsibilities, you will be responsible for adhering to policies and procedures

We actively encourage professional development and training to help you explore your personal development and support the development of the practice.

Job description

The successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner, providing advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults and, where appropriately qualified, children presenting with acute and ongoing health needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with best practice and national guidelines.
• Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, formulating differential diagnoses and developing appropriate management plans.
• Independently managing a varied caseload of patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex conditions.
• Conducting annual reviews for patients with long-term conditions, including discussion of treatment options, lifestyle modifications and self-management strategies.
• Requesting, interpreting and acting upon the results of clinical investigations, including blood tests and other diagnostic procedures.
• Prescribing medication within the scope of professional practice and in accordance with local and national prescribing guidelines.
• Providing health promotion, preventative care and patient education to support positive health outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nursing colleagues, PCN staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and ensuring compliance with professional, clinical governance and safeguarding standards.
• Supporting the development and delivery of practice services to meet the needs of the patient population.

The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, motivated and proactive clinician with excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to patient care, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

We are a friendly, patient focused GP practice serving a patient population of around 4000 patients. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes a wide range of administrative and clinical staff, enhanced by additional roles through our Primary Care Network (PCN). Together, we work to provide accessible, patient-centered care and continuously improve the services we offer to our local community.

We operate from a well-maintained, modern practice with ample free parking available for both staff and patients. The practice benefits from strong relationships with local healthcare providers and services.

We are proud to have achieved a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to delivering safe, effective and high-quality care.

By joining Ashmore Park Health Centre, you will become part of a welcoming and dedicated team where your contribution is valued, professional development is encouraged, and staff wellbeing is a priority.