Job Description

Overview:

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) works autonomously within the general practice team to provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical care. The role combines advanced clinical assessment, diagnostics, treatment, and decision-making, supporting improved access and continuity of care within primary care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide

comprehensive clinical assessment

, diagnosis, and management of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. Undertake

autonomous consultations

(face-to-face, telephone, online) and develop treatment plans, including prescribing where qualified. Order, interpret, and act on

diagnostic investigations

(e.g., blood tests, imaging, ECGs). Manage patients with

acute, chronic, and complex health conditions

, including long-term condition reviews. Deliver

urgent care

within the practice, triaging and managing same-day presentations. Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and the wider MDT to ensure safe, effective patient care. Participate in

clinical governance

, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with practice and regulatory standards. Provide

health promotion

, self-management support, and patient education. Contribute to practice development, service redesign, and workforce sustainability.

Qualifications & Requirements

Registered healthcare professional (e.g., Nurse, Paramedic, Pharmacist, AHP) with current professional registration. Completion of a

Master's level ACP programme

or equivalent training aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice.

Independent Prescriber

Evidence of ongoing

professional development

and competence.

Key Skills

Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Safe, effective decision-making and risk management Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person