Visiting ACP 36 hrs

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:

Visiting Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) 36 hours p/w

Reports to: PCN Clinical Director / Lead GP

Location: Across member practices within the Wyre Forest PCN

Salary: TBC

Hours: 36

Job Summary:

The Visiting Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work across the Wyre Forest PCN to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in patients homes or care settings. This role focuses on providing clinical assessments, advanced decision-making, and management for housebound, frail, or complex patients, helping to reduce hospital admissions and support proactive, preventative care in the community.

The ACP will operate with a high level of autonomy and clinical responsibility, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team across PCN practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including physical examination, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing.
• Undertake home visits for acutely unwell, frail, or complex patients.
• Monitor and manage long-term conditions, polypharmacy, and treatment compliance.
• Lead on the development and implementation of personalised care and support plans.
• Work to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitate early discharges.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, care coordinators, and community teams to deliver integrated care.

Education & Development:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and participate in continuing professional development.
• Support service improvement and clinical audit across the PCN.

Professional Standards:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records.
• Adhere to relevant clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding protocols, and prescribing policies.
• Uphold professional codes of conduct and registration requirements.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice - essential
• Independent Prescriber (V300)
• Proven experience in primary or community care settings - essential
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• Knowledge of local health and social care pathways
• Familiarity with EMIS

Why Join Us?

As part of our supportive and forward-thinking PCN, you'll work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to shape community care and influence service development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential:
• Registered Nurse
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice - essential
• Independent Prescriber V300
• Proven experience in primary or community care settings - essential
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Knowledge of local health and social care pathways
• Familiarity with EMIS

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Aylmer Lodge Cookley Partnership

Address

Hume Street Medical Centre

Hume Street

Kidderminster

DY11 6SF

Employer's website

https://www.aylmerlodgecookleypartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)