Job summary
Are you an experienced, enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) looking for a new career opportunity in Primary Care? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join one of our dynamic GP practices in Morpeth.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who can demonstrate high standards of clinical excellence. You will become part of an experienced, pro-active and friendly team encompassing GP's, Practice Nurses and Nursing Associates, and Admin Staff. You will help assist the current practice team in delivering gold standard patient care through general practice.
Due to the nature of this role, it is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving license and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role.
The role will involve working across sites and covering extended access provision.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
As an ACP, you will play a vital role in the assessment and delivery of excellent care to patients with acute and chronic conditions.
You will have significant, relevant experience working as an autonomous practitioner. Triaging patients effectively, providing over the telephone advice and support or welcoming patients into the surgery for an appointment with an appropriate clinician. You will also support the practice with the care they provide to the local Care Home and complete home visits when required.
As a senior member of the team, you will provide leadership and support within the multi-professional team. You will support the wider team to build capacity and capability and act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach and mentor. You will supervise junior members of the team and assist with their development. You will also support the Practice Lead in appraising junior members of the nursing team.
You will contribute to the work of the Health Centre through the provision of quality evidenced based care and the appropriate use and deployment of resources. This includes providing autonomous critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning when making clinical decisions. You will undertake the management of patients over a period of time and organise appropriate services, as well as delivering direct patient care.
About us
Northumbria Primary Care (NPC) is an innovative, not-for-profit venture which aims to achieve excellence through collaboration. Established in 2015, NPC runs eight general practices in Northumberland and North Tyneside, with plans to expand to a ninth this autumn. Our model brings together general practice teams into an organisation which has the enthusiasm, drive and expertise to shape the future of primary care services.
As a respected employer, NPC will be committed to you and support your ongoing professional development.
Whilst appointees will have a base practice within NPC,they may be asked to work at other practices across our group. We do however limit this as much as possible as we appreciate continuity is vital to effective primary care.
Please note that NPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiaryand notbe employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions,unless specifically stated.Make sure to read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to manage their own clinical workload participating in both face to face and telephone consultations and making professional autonomous decisions. The post holder will be included in the clinical rota which includes on-call sessions.
The post holder will support the medical and nursing teams.
The practitioner will-
- Use advanced knowledge and skills in to undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, make decisions based on clinical reasoning and initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions
- Provide professional senior clinical leadership and support within the specialty multi professional team and across service boundaries
You will support the wider team to build capacity and capability through work-based and interprofessional learning, and the application of learning to practice. You'll act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach and mentor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to manage their own clinical workload participating in both face to face and telephone consultations and making professional autonomous decisions. The post holder will be included in the clinical rota which includes on-call sessions.
The post holder will support the medical and nursing teams.
The practitioner will-
- Use advanced knowledge and skills in to undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, make decisions based on clinical reasoning and initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions
- Provide professional senior clinical leadership and support within the specialty multi professional team and across service boundaries
You will support the wider team to build capacity and capability through work-based and interprofessional learning, and the application of learning to practice. You'll act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach and mentor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC / HCPC / GPC
- Relevant degree, minimum 2:2
- Relevant Master's degree
- Prescribing qualification
- Evidence of relevant, recent study continuing education.
- Registered Mentor
Desirable
- Doctoral or PHD degree or working towards
- Management and leadership qualification
- ALS / APLS
- Major Incident Training
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable senior experience in specialty / clinical area
- Experience of implementing evidence based practice
- Experience of participation in clinical audit
- Evidence of management ability and leadership qualities.
- Evidence of ability to work autonomously within a variety of clinical situations.
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Desirable
- Experience of leading clinical governance
- Experience of research activity
- Experience of Service Improvement / Quality Improvement / Practice Development
- Experience of developing evidence based protocols and clinical guidelines.
- On call experience
- Evidence of supporting other clinicians
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC / HCPC / GPC
- Relevant degree, minimum 2:2
- Relevant Master's degree
- Prescribing qualification
- Evidence of relevant, recent study continuing education.
- Registered Mentor
Desirable
- Doctoral or PHD degree or working towards
- Management and leadership qualification
- ALS / APLS
- Major Incident Training
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable senior experience in specialty / clinical area
- Experience of implementing evidence based practice
- Experience of participation in clinical audit
- Evidence of management ability and leadership qualities.
- Evidence of ability to work autonomously within a variety of clinical situations.
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Desirable
- Experience of leading clinical governance
- Experience of research activity
- Experience of Service Improvement / Quality Improvement / Practice Development
- Experience of developing evidence based protocols and clinical guidelines.
- On call experience
- Evidence of supporting other clinicians
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.
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.
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).
