Job summary
The role will involve
undertaking minor ailment clinics (primarily face-to-face appointments but
including telephone triage if necessary), with or without prior triage by
themselves or another clinician. The post-holder will perform chronic condition
reviews, including QOF reviews. They will undertake home visits and care home
reviews. It is desirable that the
successful candidate is a prescriber.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants in this opportunity. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The clinician will assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for
patients presenting with an undifferentiated, undiagnosed problem. They will
diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, with relevant clinical
support, and initiate and interpret and action tests/investigations as
appropriate. The clinician will preferably be a prescriber or in the process of
gaining a prescribing qualification.
Responsibilities include
reviewing and acting on documents/workflow as appropriate, working with
patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments, and
prioritising health problems, intervening appropriately to assist patients in
complex, urgent or emergency situations, including the initiation of effective
emergency care.
The role also includes
supporting patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy
lifestyles and applying principles of self-care, as well as recording accurate
data in patient records to an agreed standard.
The post-holder will
collaborate with other members of the Primary Health Care Team including
doctors, nurses and other AHPs, accepting referrals and referring to them for
specialist care. They will be responsible for direct referral to and liaison
with consultants and other professional agencies.
About us
The Bourne Health Partnership is the largest primary care provider in South West London, serving diverse communities across multiple GP surgeries. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, underpinned by innovation, community engagement, and operational excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders main
responsibility will be to work within the clinical team to provide high quality
patient care.
The post holder will provide
clinical assessment and management for patients of all ages with
undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems seeking a primary health care
service, including minor illness face to face consultations, home visits, care
home visits and telephone triage.
The post holder must have
experience of assessing and treating common minor illnesses in a primary or
urgent care setting.
The post holder may carry out home
visits in the locality for patients who are housebound and registered with the
practice as required.
The post holder may have
responsibility for an agreed number of care homes for which they will be
primarily responsible for clinical care, including weekly care home rounds.
The post holder will work in
partnership with the care home lead GP, clinical team including practice
pharmacists, community health and social care team members and care home staff.
This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender
existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders main
responsibility will be to work within the clinical team to provide high quality
patient care.
The post holder will provide
clinical assessment and management for patients of all ages with
undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems seeking a primary health care
service, including minor illness face to face consultations, home visits, care
home visits and telephone triage.
The post holder must have
experience of assessing and treating common minor illnesses in a primary or
urgent care setting.
The post holder may carry out home
visits in the locality for patients who are housebound and registered with the
practice as required.
The post holder may have
responsibility for an agreed number of care homes for which they will be
primarily responsible for clinical care, including weekly care home rounds.
The post holder will work in
partnership with the care home lead GP, clinical team including practice
pharmacists, community health and social care team members and care home staff.
This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender
existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (NMC/HCPC/GPhC)
- Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or working towards it
- Independent Prescribing (V300)
- Evidence of CPD
- Current professional registration in good standing
Desirable
- Full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Additional modules (e.g., minor illness, paediatrics, mental health)
- PG Cert in Education, mentorship or supervision training
- Leadership/management training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration clinical experience
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated/undiagnosed conditions
- Experience in acute care, minor illness, long-term condition management
- Ability to interpret investigations (bloods, ECGs, imaging reports)
- Recognising and managing deteriorating patients
- Understanding of NHS primary care systems and structures
Desirable
- Experience specifically within a GP practice or PCN
- Experience running own clinics (minor illness, LTC reviews)
- Experience with home visits, frailty, or care home rounds
- Experience in womens health or sexual health
- Experience leading or contributing to QI projects
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Autonomous clinical decision-making
- Strong consultation, examination, and clinical reasoning skills
- Safe and effective prescribing
- Safe and effective prescribing
- Diagnostic requesting and interpretation
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage a varied caseload
- IT proficiency (EMIS/SystmOne)
Desirable
- Clinical procedures (e.g., joint injections, wound care)
- Supervising junior staff
- Understanding of QOF, enhanced services, population health
- Remote/telephone/video consultation experience
Professional Behaviours & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Patient-centered, evidence-based practice
- Professional accountability and governance awareness
- Confidentiality and GDPR compliance
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Reflective practice and engagement in supervision
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- Excellent people skills
- Motivated and proactive
- Ability to use initiative and judgement
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Confident, assertive, and resilient
Desirable
- Flexible, adaptable, and innovative
- Interest in digital solutions or service redesign
- Desire to contribute to MDT development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (NMC/HCPC/GPhC)
- Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or working towards it
- Independent Prescribing (V300)
- Evidence of CPD
- Current professional registration in good standing
Desirable
- Full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Additional modules (e.g., minor illness, paediatrics, mental health)
- PG Cert in Education, mentorship or supervision training
- Leadership/management training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration clinical experience
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated/undiagnosed conditions
- Experience in acute care, minor illness, long-term condition management
- Ability to interpret investigations (bloods, ECGs, imaging reports)
- Recognising and managing deteriorating patients
- Understanding of NHS primary care systems and structures
Desirable
- Experience specifically within a GP practice or PCN
- Experience running own clinics (minor illness, LTC reviews)
- Experience with home visits, frailty, or care home rounds
- Experience in womens health or sexual health
- Experience leading or contributing to QI projects
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Autonomous clinical decision-making
- Strong consultation, examination, and clinical reasoning skills
- Safe and effective prescribing
- Safe and effective prescribing
- Diagnostic requesting and interpretation
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage a varied caseload
- IT proficiency (EMIS/SystmOne)
Desirable
- Clinical procedures (e.g., joint injections, wound care)
- Supervising junior staff
- Understanding of QOF, enhanced services, population health
- Remote/telephone/video consultation experience
Professional Behaviours & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Patient-centered, evidence-based practice
- Professional accountability and governance awareness
- Confidentiality and GDPR compliance
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Reflective practice and engagement in supervision
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- Excellent people skills
- Motivated and proactive
- Ability to use initiative and judgement
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Confident, assertive, and resilient
Desirable
- Flexible, adaptable, and innovative
- Interest in digital solutions or service redesign
- Desire to contribute to MDT development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
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).
