Job summary
We are seeking a Primary Care Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) 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.
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
Meir PCN is a membership comprising of six practices - Dr Raju & Partners, Adderley Green Surgery, Meir Medical Practice, Meir Park & Weston Coyney Medical Practice, Trinity Medical Practice and Willow Bank Surgery - covering the Meir, Longton & Blythe Bridge areas of Stoke on Trent.
We currently have a PCN population of approximately 37,500 patients and the PCN staff work in conjunction with the local general practices, local services and other organisations to support both local and national priorities.
We take immense pride in how our PCN is shaping and how we are providing excellent support and care to our practice colleagues and patients.
Our goal is to improve health & care locally and to meet everyday health and care needs for patients by connecting primary care systems and using creative thinking to develop, improve and support great local services.
Our dedicated multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals working collaboratively to provide comprehensive and accessible care.
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.
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.
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
Experience
Essential
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Desirable
- Experience in a primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- For ACP: MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) and independent prescribing qualification.
Desirable
- Experience in a primary care
- Ability to work flexibly, including extended hours or weekend shifts if required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Desirable
- Experience in a primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- For ACP: MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) and independent prescribing qualification.
Desirable
- Experience in a primary care
- Ability to work flexibly, including extended hours or weekend shifts if required.
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).
