About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professional who holds current NMC, HCPC or GPhC registration and has completed Master's level education in accordance with the NHS England Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice. You will be an Independent Prescriber (V300) with strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, able to deliver high-quality patient care while working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Acting within your professional scope of practice, you will provide comprehensive patient care from initial assessment and history taking through to diagnosis, treatment and evaluation. Using your advanced clinical knowledge and decision-making skills, you will deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care, helping patients access the right support at the right time.
Working closely with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and wider healthcare professionals, you will contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients. You will also build strong relationships across the healthcare system, supporting coordinated and high-quality care throughout the patient journey.
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to join a practice with exciting ambitions for the future, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a high standard of patient care as an Advanced Care Practitioner in general practice, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base. Provide a first point of contact within the Practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan. Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports. To prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework. To prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately, including initiation of effective emergency care. Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills. To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology, technology and format. Provide safe, evidence-based, cost effective, individualised patient care. To work within the Practice guidelines, policies and protocols. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, utilising computer systems where appropriate and consider the Caldecott Principles and GDPR Regulations in relation to all data handling.
About us
Compass House Medical Centres is a well-established, friendly and forward-thinking practice dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our local community. As a Gold-accredited Investors in People organisation, we are proud of the supportive culture we have created, reflected in our excellent patient satisfaction, strong team ethos and low staff turnover.
What we offer
A welcoming, supportive and highly experienced team.
Opportunities for ongoing training, development and career progression.
A positive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
The chance to shape and influence the future of primary care within our community.
An organisation that values its people and recognises their contribution.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering outstanding primary care whilst working in an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and their development.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
The post-holder will be an experienced nurse/paramedic, who acting within their professional boundaries; will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patient within the general practice.
The post-holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
The post-holder will build effective working relationships with other health care professionals
The post-holder will work within the team of nurses and health care assistants to deliver excellent primary health care services within the Practice.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of patient Health and Illness
To deliver a high standard of patient care as an Advanced Care Practitioner in general practice, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base. Provide a first point of contact within the Practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan. Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports. Where the post-holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework. To prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately, including initiation of effective emergency care. Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills. To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology, technology and format. Provide safe, evidence-based, cost effective, individualised patient care. To work within the Practice guidelines, policies and protocols. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, utilising computer systems where appropriate and consider the Caldecott Principles and GDPR Regulations in relation to all data handling. To be proactive in the identification of Carers PROFESSIONAL ROLE
To promote personal development and clinical excellence. Working with the nursing team and others in developing new roles, responding to changing healthcare needs. To facilitate and participate in multi-disciplinary education and clinical supervision To work within the relevant Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice. Participate in organisational decision making, interpret variations in outcomes and use data from information systems to improve practice. To maintain own professional development in line with their professional regulations. To promote evidence-based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice-based research. Monitor he effectiveness of their clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies as the use of audit and peer review. Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained. Keep up to date with pertinent health-related policy and work with the Practice team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation. Pro-actively promote the role of ACP within the Practice, and externally to key stakeholders and agencies. To play an active role in the development of practice development plans and new services. TEAM ROLE
As a clinician to available to support other healthcare team members and to accept referrals from other team members. To liaise with all members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies local authority, social services, secondary care, voluntary sector and Primary Care workers in order to assure appropriate care is provided for the practice population. To participate as a key member of the multi-professional team through the development of collaborative and innovative practice. To value all team members. To delegate appropriate tasks to the other team members whilst still maintaining responsibility for this area. To support the delivery of health and safety guidance as agreed within the Practice. To support the writing of, maintenance and delivery of CQC guidance within the Practice.ORGANISATIONAL
To complete records, audits, reports and respond to appropriate questions and requests. To attend meetings as requested. Support effective communication channels between the whole team. Develop a sound understanding of the appointments database; event scheduling session planning and essential practice cover needs. To keep the Lead ACP informed about pressures and difficulties or problem areas when aware. To contribute to Practice strategy and developments when requested. To work according to Clinical Governance and support the Clinical Governance Agenda. Understand that common patient complaints may also be catalyst for change within Practice procedures. To understand the role of Risk Management within the Practice contributing to risk assessment and Significant Event Audit and the importance of Infection Control. The individual may be required to undertake the assessment and management of patients within the home environment. To actively participate in the delivery of QOF targets and others as deemed by the arrangements in general practice finance. MISSION, VALUES AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION
To promote at all times, the Practices, mission, values and understand the strategic direction of business plans. Ensure that patient centred care and safety is central to the culture, philosophy and organisation of the Practice. To encourage and support patient with long term conditions to develop their ability to self-manage. To develop a culture of ongoing review, taking into account new methods of working. CODES OF CONDUCT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
To work at all times within the highest levels of standards commensurate with the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Advanced clinical assessment skills. Ability to independently assess, diagnose and manage acute and minor illness. Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Competent Independent Prescriber. Ability to request, interpret and act upon investigations. Understanding of evidence-based practice. Good clinical system knowledge and accurate record keeping. Understanding of safeguarding adults and children. Understanding of clinical governance and risk management. Knowledge of QOF and enhanced services.
Desirable
Minor injury assessment and management skills. Experience supporting service development initiatives.
Experience Essential
Minimum one years' experience as a Advanced Care Practitioner. Demonstrable evidence of autonomous clinical practice. Experience assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and minor illness. Experience managing undifferentiated presentations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to delivering patient-centred care. Knowledge and experience of acute and chronic disease management. Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and risk management.
Desirable
Experience of Emergency Care, Urgent Treatment Centre or Minor Injury Unit settings. Experience of working in General Practice. Experience of same-day access or Duty Team working.
Personal Qualities and other requirements Essential
Effective time management and organisational skills. Ability to work autonomously and within a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates personal accountability and professionalism. Resilient and able to work under pressure. Compassionate and patient-focused approach. Flexible and adaptable. Commitment to ongoing professional development. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. Occupational Health clearance. Meet the requirements and produce evidence for professional revalidation. Evidence of CPD commensurate with the role. Flexibility to work outside core office hours if required by service need.
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 Compass House Medical Centres
Address Compass House Medical Centres
King Street
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.compasshousemedical.com/ (Opens in a new tab)