About this role
Job summary
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) is an experienced autonomous clinician who works at an advanced level of practice, using expert clinical knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and complex conditions.
Working within their scope of practice, the post holder will make independent clinical decisions, interpret investigations, initiate and evaluate treatment plans, and prescribe medication where appropriately qualified. The ACP will provide high-quality, patient-centred care, helping patients access timely assessment and treatment while reducing the need for GP appointments where appropriate.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and will demonstrate the capabilities expected of advanced clinical practice across the four pillars of practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. Applicants will hold a Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) and be able to evidence the core capabilities and profession-specific competencies relevant to the role.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work as an autonomous clinician within the multidisciplinary primary care team, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated, acute and long-term conditions.
The post holder will independently assess patients, formulate management plans, request and interpret investigations, prescribe medication where appropriately qualified, and refer patients to secondary care or other services when required. They will provide high-quality, patient-centred care, helping to improve access and deliver timely clinical interventions.
The ACP will contribute to the delivery of chronic disease management, health promotion and preventative care, while supporting the practice to achieve quality improvement and clinical governance objectives. They will work collaboratively with GPs and the wider practice team, act as a clinical role model, contribute to education and service development, and support the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care in line with the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
About us
Marriott's Medical Practices is a friendly, forward-thinking and well-established GP practice serving approximately 13,000 patients across two sites: Taverham Surgery and Bacon Road Medical Centre in Norwich. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative working environment.
We are a GP training practice and have an experienced multidisciplinary team comprising GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Pharmacists and an excellent reception and administrative team. We encourage continuous professional development and support staff to develop their skills and interests.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) has been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The post holder works at the level of advanced clinical practice and has developed and can evidence the underpinning competencies applicable to the specialty or subject area, i.e., the knowledge, skills and behaviours appropriate to the healthcare professionals (HCP) setting and job role.
The role provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay in receiving treatment.
An ACP is autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results and will initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care.
Work to a masters level aware or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific competencies.
Mission statement
To provide high quality, safe, patient centered healthcare. Support our staff by providing an inclusive and fulfilling working environment.
Primary key responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Practise in compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practiceDemonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete informationAct on professional judgement about when to seek help, demonstrating critical reflection on own practice, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and openness to changeWork in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriateDemonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make a positive changeUse expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoningInitiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and careExercise professional judgement to manage riskManage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert adviceImplement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patientsIdentify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients healthBe a professional role model for the organisationActively engage in peer review to inform own and others practice, formulating and implementing strategies to act on learning and make improvementsActively seek feedback and involvement from individuals, families, carers, communities and colleagues in the co-production of service improvementsCritically assess and address own learning needs, negotiating a personal development plan that reflects the breadth of ongoing professional development across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research).Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredMaintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and to ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectivelyDevelop, implement and embed an effective call/recall systemCritically appraise and synthesise the outcome of relevant research, evaluation and audit, using the results to underpin own practice and to inform that of othersDevelop and implement robust governance systems and contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidanceChaperone patients where necessarySupport the team in dealing with clinical emergenciesSupport the team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policiesUnderstand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriatelyDeliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Advanced Clinical Practitioner may be requested to:
Support the IPC lead, ensuring compliance, and undertaking audit as necessaryMonitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicinesProviding guidance when necessary to colleagues, acting as a mentor to students and newly qualified staffParticipate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient careSupport and participate in shared learning within the organisationDevelop an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the organisationContinually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriateParticipate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)Commensurate with their role, support the development of clinical services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as requiredDevelop practice administrative and clinical protocols in line with the needs of the patient and current legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified healthcare professional Educated to Masters degree as detailed within the HEE document tilted Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England Qualified independent prescriber - V300 Registered on their appropriate professional register
Desirable
Teaching qualification ALS and PALS
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Clinical knowledge and skills Understand the importance of evidence-based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations as well as ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Desirable
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Experience Essential
Experience of practice within the four pillars Job plan that demonstrates advanced clinical practice and has equity with peers working at this level Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Other requirements Essential
Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of an ACP Access to own transport and ability to travel across locality on a regular basis Flexibility to work outside core office hours
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Taverham Partnership
Address Taverham Surgery
Sandy Lane, Taverham
Norwich
Norfolk
NR8 6JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.taverhampartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)