Advanced Clinical PractitionerGP Practice

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated, confident and forward-thinking Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, developing their clinical skills and contributing to the continued development of our nursing services.

You will work alongside a supportive team of highly experienced GPs, with opportunities for professional development, shared learning and involvement in the supervision and education of medical students within the practice.

The role

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, evidence-based clinical care to patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic conditions, working autonomously within their professional scope of practice and recognising when further clinical input or referral is required.

Working arrangements:

Hours: 32 hours per week.

Patient contacts: Approximately 20 to 25 patient contacts per day.

Appointment length: 15-minute appointments.

Home visits: One home visit per day.

Contract: Initial 12-month contract.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Main duties of the job

Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.

Provide advanced, specialist nursing care in line with evidence-based practice, NICE guidance and relevant national standards.

Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, prioritise health needs and initiate appropriate treatment plans.

Recognise clinical deterioration, manage risk and escalate concerns or refer patients to secondary care and specialist services when appropriate.

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.

Support patients with substance misuse and addictive behaviours, referring to appropriate services when required.

Participate in clinical emergencies and provide safe, effective care within your scope of practice.

Act as an independent and/or supplementary prescriber, as appropriately qualified, registered and authorised.

Prescribe safely and effectively in accordance with current legislation, professional guidance and practice policies.

Review medication and support patients with the safe use of prescribed and over-the-counter medicines.

Request, review and interpret investigations and pathology results, taking appropriate clinical action.

Deliver chronic disease reviews and develop, implement and evaluate individualised treatment plans.

Identify and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, promoting prevention and early intervention.

About us

We are friendly, dynamic, forward thinking and a supportive GMS practice, with above average earnings and have 3 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs, pharmacists, physios, social prescribers, womens health nurse and a full comprehensive admin team.

We work closely with our neighbouring practices, and engage actively with our PCN Bosvena and 3 Harbours. We have good supportive working relationships and have completed and manage many successful projects providing additional benefits to our patients.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Competitive Salary depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0702-26-0003

Job locations

Middleway

St. Blazey

Par

Cornwall

PL24 2JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities

of the ACP in delivering health services.

a.

Develop, implement and embed health promotion and

wellbeing programmes

b.

Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and

chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice

c.

Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment

plans for chronic disease patients

d.

Identify, manage and support patients at risk of

developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients

health

e.

Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as

required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

f.

Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current

legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults

and Safeguarding Children

g.

Request and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process

and interpret pathology and other test results as required

h.

Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care

as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

i.

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with

extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

j.

Maintain chronic disease registers and implement and

embed an effective call/recall system

k.

Develop, implement and embed well woman and well man

clinics

l.

Chaperone patients where necessary

m.

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

n.

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

o.

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with

mental health needs

p.

Support in the provision of vaccination programmes for both

adults and children

q.

Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to

extant guidance

r.

Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines

or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing

annually as required

s.

Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying

with local and regional guidance

t.

Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the

patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

u.

Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately

(ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of

the individual)

v.

Understand practice and local policies for substance

abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

w.

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

x.

Support Home Visits where possible

y.

Support on-line triage and duty team

There

may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be

dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS

Experience of practice within the four pillars

Job plan that demonstrates advanced clinical practice and has equity with peers working at this level

Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews

Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking

Desirable

An appreciation of the NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice

Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters

Clinical knowledge and skills including:

ECGs

Venepuncture

Chaperone procedure

Requesting and processing pathology tests

Advising patients accordingly

Diabetes

Hypertension

Asthma

Spirometry

CHD

Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)

Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified healthcare professional that is educated to Masters degree as detailed within the HEE document tilted Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England

Has evidence of working at an enhanced level, as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework

Proof of relevant professional and educational qualifications, coupled with details of any training

Registration with their professional governing body

Qualified independent prescriber, if not understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Qualified Independent Prescriber

Desirable

Qualified triage practitioner

Teaching qualification

ALS and PALS

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

Middleway Surgery

Address

Middleway

St. Blazey

Par

Cornwall

PL24 2JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.middlewaysurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Middleway Surgery

Address

Middleway

St. Blazey

Par

Cornwall

PL24 2JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.middlewaysurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)