Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) - General Practice

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a compassionate and dynamic Advanced Clinical Practitionerwith good organisational and communication skills to join our friendly and supportive team at Ripley Medical Centre.

This is a great opportunity for an ACP with diverse skills to work as a primary care ACP, managing minor illness and common GP surgery presentations plus long term conditions alongside the wider clinical team.

You will need to have the ability to work independently within your professional scope of practice, to undertake patient assessment, diagnosis and clinical management within the General Practice environment, whilst working collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of our patients and supporting the delivery of policies and procedures.

The practice prioritises education and development so is looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with a desire to learn and support others.

Main duties of the job

Assess and examine patients, diagnose and develop appropriate clinical management plans

Assessment may be face to face, or by telephone as part of triage, and will include patients presenting with undifferentiated problems

Diagnose and manage patients presenting with both acute and chronic conditions

Develop clinical management plans which may include medications and other interventions

Review of patient's progress and re-evaluate clinical decisions as situations evolve

Assess and manage patients physiological and psychological needs including patients with complex needs, multiple diagnoses and polypharmacy

Identify health priorities and make timely and appropriate interventions to support patients presenting in an emergency and/or with complex / urgent needs

identify patients at risk of developing a chronic illness and develop a plan for minimising the risks of progression

Advise and educate patients, promoting understanding, self-management, compliance with a treatment plan, healthy lifestyle choices and sources of support

Ensure all clinically generated administration is completed in a timely manner

About us

Ripley Medical Centre is run by the Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS).

We have a purpose-built surgery in the market town of Ripley, with a list size of approx 6,000 patients and free onsite parking.

The clinical team comprises7 salaried GPs and up to 4 GP Registrars, an experienced ACP (in addition to this post), Practice Nurses and an HCA. The management team is formed by our Practice Manager, Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead, and we have a good team of reception and administrative staff to support with the day to day smooth running of the practice.

In joining the practice, you will also be part of DCHS which employs around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals, over 30 health centres, and four GP practices.