Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our welcoming and supportive team at our well-established practice in Cheslyn Hay. We are a friendly, patient-focused surgery with a strong team ethos and excellent working relationships across our multidisciplinary team, which includes 2 GP Partners, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant, 1 Phlebotomist, and a large, dedicated administrative team. Our practice prides itself on delivering high-quality care in a collaborative environment where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to develop professionally. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice committed to providing outstanding care to our local community.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care through assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and minor illness presentations. The role includes running minor illness clinics, managing long-term conditions, prescribing independently, developing treatment plans, and coordinating referrals. You will work both autonomously and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to service development, quality improvement, and excellent patient outcomes.
About us
We are a well-established, friendly GP practice based in Cheslyn Hay, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. Our supportive multidisciplinary team includes 2 GP Partners, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurses, a Healthcare Assistant, a Phlebotomist, and a dedicated administrative team who work collaboratively to provide excellent clinical services. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and encouraged to develop. We are committed to supporting training and professional development and are always happy to help our team grow we simply ask that our employees bring enthusiasm, dedication, and a willingness to progress and continuously improve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) High Street Surgery, Cheslyn Hay
Hours:24 - 28 per week | Pay: based on experience
High Street Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our friendly, multidisciplinary team. We are a well-established practice with 2 GP Partners, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 1 Phlebotomist, and a dedicated admin team. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting staff development. This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative, supportive environment.
Main Duties
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Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and minor illnesses.
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Run minor illness clinics and manage long-term conditions.
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Prescribe independently and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
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Coordinate referrals to secondary care and community services.
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Administer seasonal and COVID vaccinations in collaboration with the PCN.
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EMIS Web.
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Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical audits.
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Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues and patients.
Essential Qualifications
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Current NMC or HCPC registration.
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Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards).
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Independent Prescriber (V300 or equivalent).
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Safeguarding Level 3 (Adults & Children).
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Evidence of meeting professional revalidation requirements.
Desirable Qualifications
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Postgraduate qualifications relevant to chronic disease management, minor illness, or urgent care.
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Clinical qualifications in womens health, minor procedures, or immunisations.
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Training or experience in teaching, mentoring, service development, or audit.
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Knowledge of the NHS ACP framework.
Essential Experience
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Assessing, diagnosing, and managing undifferentiated and acute presentations.
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Autonomously managing patient care in primary care or comparable settings.
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Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
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Prescribing as an independent prescriber and delivering patient-centred care.
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Using electronic patient records (e.g., EMIS) and participating in audit/quality improvement.
Desirable Experience
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Prior experience in UK primary care or General Practice.
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Running minor illness clinics and managing long-term conditions.
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Service development, audit, quality improvement projects.
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Teaching, mentoring, or supervision of colleagues/students.
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Experience in womens health, chronic disease management, immunisations, or minor procedures.
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Familiarity with PCN working and NHS ACP framework.
Other Responsibilities
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Work in line with practice policies, confidentiality, and information governance.
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Maintain health & safety, infection control, and safe clinical practice.
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Uphold equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
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Participate in CPD, appraisal, and professional development activities.
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Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and external professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) High Street Surgery, Cheslyn Hay
Hours:24 - 28 per week | Pay: based on experience
High Street Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our friendly, multidisciplinary team. We are a well-established practice with 2 GP Partners, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 1 Phlebotomist, and a dedicated admin team. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting staff development. This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative, supportive environment.
Main Duties
-
Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and minor illnesses.
-
Run minor illness clinics and manage long-term conditions.
-
Prescribe independently and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
-
Coordinate referrals to secondary care and community services.
-
Administer seasonal and COVID vaccinations in collaboration with the PCN.
-
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EMIS Web.
-
Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical audits.
-
Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues and patients.
Essential Qualifications
-
Current NMC or HCPC registration.
-
Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards).
-
Independent Prescriber (V300 or equivalent).
-
Safeguarding Level 3 (Adults & Children).
-
Evidence of meeting professional revalidation requirements.
Desirable Qualifications
-
Postgraduate qualifications relevant to chronic disease management, minor illness, or urgent care.
-
Clinical qualifications in womens health, minor procedures, or immunisations.
-
Training or experience in teaching, mentoring, service development, or audit.
-
Knowledge of the NHS ACP framework.
Essential Experience
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Assessing, diagnosing, and managing undifferentiated and acute presentations.
-
Autonomously managing patient care in primary care or comparable settings.
-
Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
-
Prescribing as an independent prescriber and delivering patient-centred care.
-
Using electronic patient records (e.g., EMIS) and participating in audit/quality improvement.
Desirable Experience
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Prior experience in UK primary care or General Practice.
-
Running minor illness clinics and managing long-term conditions.
-
Service development, audit, quality improvement projects.
-
Teaching, mentoring, or supervision of colleagues/students.
-
Experience in womens health, chronic disease management, immunisations, or minor procedures.
-
Familiarity with PCN working and NHS ACP framework.
Other Responsibilities
-
Work in line with practice policies, confidentiality, and information governance.
-
Maintain health & safety, infection control, and safe clinical practice.
-
Uphold equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
-
Participate in CPD, appraisal, and professional development activities.
-
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and external professionals.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have substantial clinical experience in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with undifferentiated and acute presentations. They should have demonstrable experience working autonomously and safely within a healthcare setting, ideally in primary care or an equivalent environment. Candidates must be experienced in undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and managing long-term conditions. They should also have experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using electronic patient record systems such as EMIS, and participating in clinical governance, audit, or quality improvement activities. Experience in prescribing as an independent prescriber and delivering patient-centred care across diverse populations is essential.
Desirable
- It is desirable for applicants to have prior experience working specifically in UK primary care or General Practice, including managing minor illness clinics, acute presentations, and long-term conditions. Experience in service development, quality improvement projects, or clinical audit is advantageous. Candidates with experience in teaching, mentoring, or supervising colleagues or students would be highly valued. Additional experience in specialised areas such as womens health, chronic disease management, immunisations, or minor procedures is also desirable. Familiarity with the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework and experience working within Primary Care Networks (PCNs) would be beneficial.
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), where appropriate. Candidates must be educated to Masters level in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards completion) and hold an Independent Prescriber qualification (V300 or equivalent). Applicants must also demonstrate evidence of meeting professional revalidation requirements and hold Safeguarding Level 3 training for adults and children.for adults and children, and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong IT skills, including experience using electronic patient record systems such as EMIS, are required, along with evidence of ongoing continuing professional development, understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement processes, and the ability to work both independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- It is desirable for applicants to have previous experience working within UK primary care or General Practice and additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to advanced clinical practice, such as chronic disease management, minor illness, or urgent care. Qualifications in teaching, mentoring, or supervision are also advantageous. Additional clinical qualifications in areas such as womens health, minor surgery, or immunisation administration would be welcomed. Knowledge of the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework and training in quality improvement, audit, or service development is also considered desirable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have substantial clinical experience in assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with undifferentiated and acute presentations. They should have demonstrable experience working autonomously and safely within a healthcare setting, ideally in primary care or an equivalent environment. Candidates must be experienced in undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and managing long-term conditions. They should also have experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using electronic patient record systems such as EMIS, and participating in clinical governance, audit, or quality improvement activities. Experience in prescribing as an independent prescriber and delivering patient-centred care across diverse populations is essential.
Desirable
- It is desirable for applicants to have prior experience working specifically in UK primary care or General Practice, including managing minor illness clinics, acute presentations, and long-term conditions. Experience in service development, quality improvement projects, or clinical audit is advantageous. Candidates with experience in teaching, mentoring, or supervising colleagues or students would be highly valued. Additional experience in specialised areas such as womens health, chronic disease management, immunisations, or minor procedures is also desirable. Familiarity with the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework and experience working within Primary Care Networks (PCNs) would be beneficial.
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), where appropriate. Candidates must be educated to Masters level in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards completion) and hold an Independent Prescriber qualification (V300 or equivalent). Applicants must also demonstrate evidence of meeting professional revalidation requirements and hold Safeguarding Level 3 training for adults and children.for adults and children, and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong IT skills, including experience using electronic patient record systems such as EMIS, are required, along with evidence of ongoing continuing professional development, understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement processes, and the ability to work both independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- It is desirable for applicants to have previous experience working within UK primary care or General Practice and additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to advanced clinical practice, such as chronic disease management, minor illness, or urgent care. Qualifications in teaching, mentoring, or supervision are also advantageous. Additional clinical qualifications in areas such as womens health, minor surgery, or immunisation administration would be welcomed. Knowledge of the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework and training in quality improvement, audit, or service development is also considered desirable.
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).
