Advanced Clinical PractitionerNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our friendly multidisciplinary team at The Meads Medical Practice.

The successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner, managing a varied clinical caseload within General Practice. The role involves assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with acute, chronic and complex health needs, whilst working collaboratively alongside GPs, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners from Nursing, Paramedic, Pharmacy or Allied Health Professional backgrounds who hold a recognised ACP qualification and Independent Prescriber status.

The successful candidate will be working at Master's level Advanced Clinical Practice, demonstrating practice across the four pillars of Advanced Practice and contributing to the ongoing development of services within the Practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive practice committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care and developing innovative services to meet the needs of our local population.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with acute, chronic, complex and undifferentiated conditions.
• Provide first-contact care for patients presenting with a wide range of undifferentiated health needs.
• Undertake independent clinical decision-making within their scope of practice.
• Provide same-day and urgent care appointments.
• Independently prescribe within professional and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret investigations and diagnostic tests.
• Refer appropriately to secondary care and community services.
• Undertake home visits where required.
• Manage clinical correspondence, investigations and workflow tasks.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records using EMIS Web.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activity.
• Deliver evidence-based care in accordance with NICE guidance and current best practice.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults.
• Support service development and collaborative team working across the Practice.

Job description

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Practice, providing high-quality, patient-centred clinical care to patients presenting with acute, chronic and complex health needs. The post holder will work independently whilst also contributing to the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and responsive care.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting with acute, non-acute, chronic, complex and undifferentiated medical conditions.
• Independently manage a varied clinical caseload within scope of practice.
• Provide same-day and urgent care appointments.
• Undertake clinical decision-making and risk assessment for patients presenting with complex healthcare needs.
• Deliver holistic, patient-centred care with an emphasis on prevention, self-management and health promotion where appropriate.
• Prescribe independently in line with local and national guidance.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and investigations and initiate appropriate management plans.
• Refer patients to secondary care, community services and other agencies as appropriate.
• Undertake home visits where required.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records using EMIS Web.

Service Delivery

• Contribute to the management of patients with long-term conditions and preventative healthcare programmes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits and clinical governance activities.
• Actively contribute to achieving local and national quality standards and service objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of new ways of working and service improvements.
• Manage clinical correspondence, investigations and workflow tasks in a timely manner.

Communication and Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and administrative colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and external agencies.
• Provide professional support, advice and guidance to colleagues where appropriate.
• Participate in practice meetings, multidisciplinary discussions and service development initiatives.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain professional registration and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Work within professional codes of conduct, national guidance and Practice policies.
• Support safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults.
• Participate in mandatory training and maintain competencies relevant to the role.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of care delivery.

General

The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role as required by the Practice.

About us

The Meads Medical Practice is a forward-thinking GP practice serving approximately 12,000 patients in Sittingbourne, Kent.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care through a supportive multidisciplinary team environment. We actively encourage professional development, innovation and collaborative working to improve outcomes for both patients and staff.

Previous experience in General Practice would be advantageous, although applications from experienced ACPs working in other healthcare settings will also be considered.