Job Description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a

motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

to join our dynamic team at Briarwood Medical Centre.

We are seeking a highly skilled clinician to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, working autonomously and as part of our multi-disciplinary team. You will play a key role in supporting the clinical workload, including triage, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient care within your scope of practice.

Working closely with the wider team and reporting to the GP Partner and Practice Manager, you will help to ensure delivery of safe, effective, and timely care while also contributing to service improvement and clinical governance. The postholder will also support our preparations for regulatory compliance, including CQC inspection readiness.

Salary depending on experience.

Key responsibilities include:

Clinical Practice

Undertake holistic clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning and prescribing for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.

Manage long-term conditions such as hypertension, asthma, COPD, diabetes, and heart failure in accordance with national guidelines.

Conduct medication reviews and optimise medicines use, particularly in polypharmacy, frailty, and multimorbidity.

Independently manage minor illnesses and acute presentations using evidence-based practice.

Perform clinical examinations, interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate appropriate referrals when needed.

Prescribe and deprescribe safely and appropriately within scope of practice.

Manage caseloads and triage appointments, home visits or telephone/video consultations where required.

Medicines Optimisation

Lead on repeat prescribing systems, prescription queries, and formulary compliance.

Support QOF and IIF achievement through targeted medication reviews and audits.

Identify cost-effective prescribing opportunities and liaise with local pharmacy teams.

Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to other pharmacy team members (e.g., technicians, pharmacy assistants).

Education, Mentorship and Leadership

Supervise and mentor junior clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within the practice/PCN.

Support induction and upskilling of multi-disciplinary team members on medication-related topics.

Lead quality improvement projects including audits, guidelines implementation, and clinical governance activities.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Work closely with GPs, nurses, paramedics, social prescribers, and other MDT members to deliver integrated care.

Liaise with community pharmacy, secondary care and PCN pharmacy teams to ensure seamless medicines management.

Actively participate in clinical and business meetings, including clinical governance reviews and MDT discussions.

The job description isn't exhaustive and may be changed at times due to the needs of the business.

We are looking for an ACP who:

Is a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Master's level or equivalent), with current registration (e.g., NMC, HCPC). Has excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic, and prescribing skills. Demonstrates outstanding communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Is confident working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Is experienced in general practice or primary care (desirable but not essential).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 25 - 35 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025