Job summary
We are looking to recruit an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to our well-established and friendly GP practice.
The successful ACP will have registration
with a professional body (NMC, HCPC) and a Masters degree in advanced clinical
practice or equivalent and a
non-medical prescribing qualification .
Our last CQC was good with
outstanding features, we consistently achieve maximum QOf points and are a Gold
award winner training practice.
Romiley has excellent transport
links being close to the motorway network and a short drive to Manchester City
centre. It is within walking distance of train networks and bus services and is
a thriving community, with good local schools and a friendly local village
atmosphere.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve home
visits, urgent care, extended hours and chronic disease management. You will
demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care working
collaboratively with our general practice team to meet the needs of patients.
As an autonomous practitioner you will assess, diagnose and treat patients in a
busy environment delivering timely, quality care. Our excellent secretaries,
receptionists, prescription clerk and administrators will work hard to support
you to deliver excellent medical care.
About us
We have 6500 patients with seven GPs ( 3 Partners and 4 Salaried) , our trainee GP, our very experienced full time Practice nurse and full time Nurse associate and Healthcare Assistant, along with full complement of PCN roles including physio practitioners, mental health practitioner and pharmacists.
We offer daily coffee and catch up walks with colleagues, protected time for in-house meetings and half day closing for bi-monthly clinical meetings to support your CPD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use specialist
knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to patients in the
Primary Care Network (PCN). The ACP is accountable for independent clinical
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and
undifferentiated conditions. In addition to this the ACP is also responsible
for appropriately referring patients to relevant colleagues or specialities for
any necessary follow-up, inpatient or outpatient review and/or investigations.
The post holder will be a registered healthcare
professional and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent at MSc
level. If relevant to the post, they will be an independent Non-Medical
Prescriber registered with their relevant professional body. They will practice
at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in all
aspects of primary care, medicine, encompassing enhanced assessment, critical
thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high
quality patient centered care.
The post holder will have an organizational wide
responsibility to promote clinical excellence in the care of patients
presenting by providing clinical advice and support to nursing staff
and other health care professionals. They will provide expert professional and
independent clinical care which enables the coordination of a
multi-professional seamless service for primary care patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use specialist
knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to patients in the
Primary Care Network (PCN). The ACP is accountable for independent clinical
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and
undifferentiated conditions. In addition to this the ACP is also responsible
for appropriately referring patients to relevant colleagues or specialities for
any necessary follow-up, inpatient or outpatient review and/or investigations.
The post holder will be a registered healthcare
professional and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent at MSc
level. If relevant to the post, they will be an independent Non-Medical
Prescriber registered with their relevant professional body. They will practice
at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in all
aspects of primary care, medicine, encompassing enhanced assessment, critical
thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high
quality patient centered care.
The post holder will have an organizational wide
responsibility to promote clinical excellence in the care of patients
presenting by providing clinical advice and support to nursing staff
and other health care professionals. They will provide expert professional and
independent clinical care which enables the coordination of a
multi-professional seamless service for primary care patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The successful ACP will have registration with a professional body (NMC, HCPC) and a Masters degree in advanced clinical practice or equivalent and a non-medical prescribing qualification .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The successful ACP will have registration with a professional body (NMC, HCPC) and a Masters degree in advanced clinical practice or equivalent and a non-medical prescribing qualification .
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).
