Loomer Road Surgery

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) / Trainee (tACP)

The closing date is 25 July 2025

Job summary

Job Summary

We are seeking a Primary Care Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) / Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP) to join our dynamic team.

This role is suitable for both experienced ACPs and those who have recently qualified. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred care, working autonomously within their scope of practice to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of conditions.

For ACPs, we welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and those newly qualified, with support available to help develop confidence and competence in the role. For tACPs, a structured training pathway will be provided to support progression towards full ACP status.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, taking medical histories and performing clinical examinations.

  • Diagnose, manage, and treat acute and long-term conditions, including prescribing where qualified.

  • Work autonomously while collaborating with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

  • Provide patient education, health promotion, and preventative care.

  • Undertake clinical audits and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with professional and legal requirements.

  • Participate in training and development programmes to enhance clinical skills.

About us

About the Organisation

Loomer Medical Partnership is a well-established and forward-thinking primary care provider committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare. Serving a diverse community, we operate across multiple sites, offering a wide range of general practice and enhanced primary care services.

Our dedicated multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physician Associates, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals working collaboratively to provide comprehensive and accessible care.

We have extensive experience in the support, training, and supervision of Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) at all stages of their development. As an approved Midlands Learning Environment, we work in close collaboration with Staffordshire and Keele University, ensuring our ACPs and trainees receive high-quality education and hands-on learning opportunities.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £40K-£65K Based on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3535-25-0002

Job locations

Loomer Road Surgery

Loomer Road

Newcastle

Staffordshire

ST5 7JS


The Haymarket Health Centre

Dunning Street

Stoke-on-trent

ST6 5BE


Apsley House Surgery

Church Terrace

Stoke-on-trent

ST6 2JN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, taking medical histories and performing clinical examinations.

  • Diagnose, manage, and treat acute and long-term conditions, including prescribing where qualified.

  • Work autonomously while collaborating with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

  • Provide patient education, health promotion, and preventative care.

  • Undertake clinical audits and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with professional and legal requirements.

  • Participate in training and development programmes to enhance clinical skills.

Essential Requirements:
  • For ACP: MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) and independent prescribing qualification.

  • For tACP: A relevant healthcare qualification (e.g., registered nurse, paramedic, pharmacist, or allied health professional) with a commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice.

  • Current registration with relevant professional body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC).

  • Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable:

  • Experience in a primary care

  • Ability to work flexibly, including extended hours or weekend shifts if required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, taking medical histories and performing clinical examinations.

  • Diagnose, manage, and treat acute and long-term conditions, including prescribing where qualified.

  • Work autonomously while collaborating with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

  • Provide patient education, health promotion, and preventative care.

  • Undertake clinical audits and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with professional and legal requirements.

  • Participate in training and development programmes to enhance clinical skills.

Essential Requirements:
  • For ACP: MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) and independent prescribing qualification.

  • For tACP: A relevant healthcare qualification (e.g., registered nurse, paramedic, pharmacist, or allied health professional) with a commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice.

  • Current registration with relevant professional body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC).

  • Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable:

  • Experience in a primary care

  • Ability to work flexibly, including extended hours or weekend shifts if required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • For ACP: MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) and independent prescribing qualification.
  • For tACP: A relevant healthcare qualification (e.g., registered nurse, paramedic, pharmacist, or allied health professional) with a commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice.

Desirable

  • Experience in a primary care
  • Ability to work flexibly, including extended hours or weekend shifts if required.

Experience

Essential

  • Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable

  • Experience in a primary care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • For ACP: MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) and independent prescribing qualification.
  • For tACP: A relevant healthcare qualification (e.g., registered nurse, paramedic, pharmacist, or allied health professional) with a commitment to completing an MSc in Advanced Practice.

Desirable

  • Experience in a primary care
  • Ability to work flexibly, including extended hours or weekend shifts if required.

Experience

Essential

  • Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable

  • Experience in a primary care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Loomer Road Surgery

Address

Loomer Road Surgery

Loomer Road

Newcastle

Staffordshire

ST5 7JS


Employer's website

http://www.loomermedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Loomer Road Surgery

Address

Loomer Road Surgery

Loomer Road

Newcastle

Staffordshire

ST5 7JS


Employer's website

http://www.loomermedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

darian@loomermedical.co.uk

Darian

darian@loomermedical.co.uk

03003650338

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £40K-£65K Based on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3535-25-0002

Job locations

Loomer Road Surgery

Loomer Road

Newcastle

Staffordshire

ST5 7JS


The Haymarket Health Centre

Dunning Street

Stoke-on-trent

ST6 5BE


Apsley House Surgery

Church Terrace

Stoke-on-trent

ST6 2JN


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