Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our healthcare team. This pivotal role involves delivering high-quality patient care through advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in clinical practice, excellent decision-making skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. This is a part-time position with set hours as follows: Tuesday 13:00-18:30, Thursday 09:00-18:00 (with a 1-hour lunch), and Friday 09:00-18:00 (with a 1-hour lunch).

Core Responsibilities and Duties of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP):

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, including physical examinations and health histories. Manage patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, providing expert clinical care. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care and treatment plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practice. Prescribe medications and initiate other appropriate clinical interventions within scope of practice. Work in partnership with individuals, families, and carers using a variety of assessment and communication methods. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, person-centred care. Demonstrate effective communication skills to support shared decision-making and positive health outcomes. Perform diagnostic procedures, interpret results, and use clinical reasoning to guide treatment. Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records in line with legislation, using SNOMED CT coding effectively. Provide chronic disease clinics and refer patients to secondary or specialist care as needed. Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to prevent deterioration. Deliver opportunistic health promotion and patient education where appropriate. Support the practice in safeguarding matters and respond to clinical emergencies. Act as a professional role model, demonstrating accountability, emotional intelligence, and critical reflection. Actively engage in peer review, feedback processes, and service improvement initiatives. Critically assess and address personal learning needs, engaging in continuous professional development across clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. Contribute to and help implement quality improvement projects, governance systems, and practice performance targets (e.g., QOF). Chaperone patients when necessary and follow local and national policies regarding substance misuse and addiction. Stay current with clinical developments through ongoing education and professional engagement. Understand and work within relevant legislation, policy frameworks, and the limits of professional competence.

Requirements:

A recognised qualification as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or equivalent relevant clinical experience. Independent Prescriber qualification, with the ability to prescribe safely and appropriately within scope of practice. Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage complex presentations. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with patients and colleagues. Sound knowledge of healthcare legislation, policies, and best practices. Commitment to maintaining professional registration and undertaking ongoing continuing education

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Benefits:

As part of the role, you will benefit from access to the NHS Pension Scheme, five weeks of annual leave (pro rata), and a range of wellbeing offers and staff discounts available to NHS employees, supporting your health, work-life balance, and financial security.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 26.00-35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21.5 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Expected start date: 22/09/2025