Job summary
Are you an Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for a new challenge in general practice?
Do you want to work for a friendly family like practice who prioritises both high quality patient care and staff well-being?
An exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner has arisen to join our team at Briarwood Medical Centre.
We are looking for an individual who has excellent communication skills and adaptability to the ever-changing NHS.
The role provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay in receiving treatment.
An ACP is autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results and will initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care.
This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation to deliver an excellent service within general practice.
This role is for up to 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
a. Practise in compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice
b. Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information
c. Act on professional judgement about when to seek help, demonstrating critical reflection on own practice, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and openness to change
d. Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate
e. Demonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make a positive change
f. Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning
g. Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care
h. Exercise professional judgement to manage risk
i. Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice
About us
We will provide a friendly and supportive environment to work in alongside development, training, and career progression. We promote a team ethos and great rewards and values to all our staff.
We believe that we offer the chance to work in a forward-thinking general practice with a friendly and supportive team, open culture and good opportunities for personal development in the future.
If you are interested in the role, we would like to hear from you. For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact us.
Details
Date posted
04 December 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A2525-23-0005
Job locations
514 Blackpool Road
Ashton
Preston
PR2 1HY
Employer details
Employer name
Briarwood Medical Centre
Address
514 Blackpool Road
Ashton
Preston
PR2 1HY
Employer's website
https://www.briarwoodmedicalcentre.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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