Job Description

Job Purpose

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work autonomously at an advanced level of clinical practice, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients across the Primary Care Network.

The post holder will work across three GP surgeries, supporting delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective care, improving access for patients, and contributing to workforce sustainability. The ACP will demonstrate leadership across the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research/service development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Practice

Undertake comprehensive, autonomous assessment of patients, including history taking, physical examination, and interpretation of investigations

Diagnose, treat, and manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions within primary care

Independently prescribe medications (where qualified) and manage medicines safely and effectively

Manage same-day demand, urgent care presentations, and long-term conditions

Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services, or other professionals

Provide continuity of care and holistic, person-centred management

Manage risk, uncertainty, and complexity in clinical decision-making

Maintain accurate, clinical records using the practice clinical system EMIS

Contribute to safeguarding adults and children in line with local and national policies

2. Leadership and Management

Support multidisciplinary team (MDT) working across practices

Provide clinical supervision and support to junior clinicians and the wider team where appropriate

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Support workforce resilience by sharing expertise across all three surgeries

Participate in clinical governance, audit, and risk management activities

3. Education and Training

Support education and development of the primary care workforce, including trainees, nurses, paramedics, and physician associates

Act as a role model for advanced clinical practice

Participate in mentorship, preceptorship, and supervision where appropriate

Maintain own professional development in line with ACP frameworks and revalidation requirements

4. Research and Service Development

Contribute to audit, research, and evaluation of services within the PCN

Use evidence-based practice to inform clinical care and service improvement

Support implementation of national and local guidelines

Working Relationships

GPs and Practice Teams across three surgeries

PCN Clinical Director and PCN management team

Community services, secondary care clinicians, and allied health professionals

Patients, carers, and families

Qualifications and Training (Essential)

Registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist) with current professional registration

Master's level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice aligned with HEE / NHS England ACP framework

Independent Prescribing qualification

Evidence of advanced clinical assessment skills

Experience (Essential)

Significant post-registration clinical experience

Experience working in primary care, urgent care, or a relevant clinical setting

Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making

Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Experience working across multiple sites or services

Experience of leadership or service development

Experience of teaching or mentoring

Skills and Competencies

Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously and manage clinical risk

Leadership and influencing skills

IT literacy, including use of clinical systems

Ability to work flexibly across sites

Other Requirements

Ability to travel between PCN sites

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs

Values

The post holder is expected to work in line with NHS values, including compassion, respect, quality, and teamwork.

Band

Agenda for Change Band 8a (subject to qualifications, experience, and scope of practice)

Base

Primary Care Network (PCN) covering three GP surgeries (Some cross-site working required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 55,690.00-62,682.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free flu jabs
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/01/2026