Job Description

Advanced Clinical Practitioner



Elm Hayes Surgery



Clandown Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7SF



Salary: Depending on experience



Working Pattern: Up to 6 Sessions per week



Closing Date: 28 October 2025



Job summary



We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our innovative and friendly general practice team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and operate with a high degree of autonomy in a primary care setting.





The ACP will use specialist knowledge and clinical skills to manage a diverse caseload, providing care for patients with undiagnosed, undifferentiated, and complex conditions. You will be a member of the clinical team contributing to the development of our clinical team and service delivery.



Main duties and responsibilities



Clinical practice: As an autonomous practitioner, you will manage a wide range of health needs through face-to-face appointments, telephone consultations, and home visits.

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and follow up of patients after initial presentation.

Undertake physical examinations and interpret diagnostic results to formulate and implement treatment plans.

Ideally to be able to act as an independent prescriber, reviewing and amending medication as clinically appropriate, although this is not essential.

Manage patients with complex and long-term conditions.

Leadership and management:

Act as a clinical expert, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.

Contribute on clinical policy and service development within the practice.

Research and audit:

Contribute to clinical governance by undertaking audits and quality improvement projects.

Implement evidence-based practices to ensure the highest standards of care.

Education and development:

Participate in the training and education of other healthcare professionals.

Actively engage in ongoing professional development and maintain your skills and knowledge.



About us



We are a 9000 patient practice committed to delivering a sustainable and patient-focused primary healthcare service. Our team includes 4 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, nurses and ARRS staff including Clinical Pharmacists, General Practice Assistants, Social Prescribers, and Care Co-ordinators, and we actively support staff development


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