About this role
Job summary
Ashton Medical Group is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our established same-day triage hub team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking and innovative GP practice delivering same-day care through a well-developed multidisciplinary triage model. The successful candidate will play a key role within our central triage hub, assessing and managing patients presenting with acute and urgent primary care needs.
The role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys autonomous clinical decision-making, collaborative working, and working within a fast-paced primary care environment.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve assessment and management of acute and urgent presentations through telephone triage, online consultation review, and face-to-face assessment where appropriate.
Key responsibilities include
- Clinical assessment and management of same-day patient presentations
- Telephone and digital triage of patient requests
- Autonomous clinical decision-making within scope of practice
- Independent prescribing where qualified
- Safety netting and escalation of complex patients where required
- Supporting patient flow and operational efficiency within the triage hub
- Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Participation in service development and quality improvement initiatives
The successful candidate will work closely with a broad multidisciplinary team including GPs, ACPs, pharmacists, mental health practitioners, paediatric clinicians, MSK practitioners, nurses, and care coordinators.
About us
Ashton Medical Group is a large, progressive GP practice based in Ashton-under-Lyne with a strong focus on innovation, multidisciplinary working, and improving access for patients.
We operate an established same-day triage and hub model supported by a wide multidisciplinary team and in-house specialist services including mental health, paediatrics, and musculoskeletal care.
We are actively involved in clinical research and service development and are committed to creating a supportive learning environment for staff. We encourage involvement in quality improvement, leadership, teaching, and innovation within primary care.
We pride ourselves on our strong team culture, collaborative working environment, and commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
Job description Job responsibilities Job DescriptionJob Title
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
LocationAshton Medical Group, Ashton-under-Lyne
Reports ToClinical Leadership Team / GP Partners
Job SummaryThe Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will work within Ashton Medical Groups same-day triage hub, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients presenting with acute and urgent primary care needs.
The post holder will work autonomously within their professional scope of practice and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate clinician or service at the right time.
The role includes telephone triage, online consultation assessment, and face-to-face clinical assessment where appropriate. The successful candidate will support safe, effective, and efficient patient care within a fast-paced primary care environment.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesAssess, diagnose, and manage acute and urgent presentations within primary care
Undertake telephone, digital, and face-to-face consultations
Provide autonomous clinical decision-making within scope of practice
Prescribe medication independently where qualified
Request and interpret investigations as appropriate
Develop and implement management plans for patients
Identify red flags and escalate complex or deteriorating patients appropriately
Provide appropriate safety netting and follow-up advice
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
Work in line with local and national clinical guidelines and protocols
Triage Hub ResponsibilitiesSupport delivery of the same-day triage model
Assess incoming patient requests and determine appropriate clinical pathways
Prioritise patients based on clinical need and urgency
Work collaboratively with GPs and the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient flow
Contribute to operational efficiency within the triage hub environment
Team WorkingWork collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, mental health practitioners, paediatric clinicians, MSK practitioners, care coordinators, and administrative teams
Support and mentor colleagues where appropriate
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and clinical discussions
Promote a positive and supportive team culture
Quality Improvement and Service DevelopmentParticipate in audit, quality improvement, and service development work
Contribute ideas to improve patient care and operational effectiveness
Support implementation of new pathways and innovations within primary care
Professional ResponsibilitiesMaintain professional registration and revalidation requirements
Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development
Work within professional codes of conduct and organisational policies
Maintain confidentiality and information governance standards
Act in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures
Person SpecificationEssential CriteriaRegistered healthcare professional with relevant professional body registration
Advanced Clinical Practice qualification or equivalent experience
Experience managing acute presentations within primary care, urgent care, or equivalent settings
Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Good organisational and prioritisation skills
Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement
Desirable CriteriaIndependent prescribing qualification
Experience working within primary care triage models
Experience using digital consultation systems
Interest in service development, teaching, or leadership
Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives
Working PatternSessions and working pattern are negotiable depending on experience and service requirements.
SalarySalary dependent on experience and qualifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered healthcare professional with current NMC or HCPC registration Advanced Clinical Practice qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Independent prescribing qualification Experience managing acute presentations within primary care, urgent care, or equivalent clinical settings Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise workload effectively within a fast-paced environment Experience working within multidisciplinary teams Good IT and clinical system skills Commitment to high-quality patient-centred care Understanding of safeguarding and information governance responsibilities Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
Experience working within a same-day triage or urgent care model Primary care experience within a GP practice setting Experience using digital consultation and triage systems Interest in quality improvement and service development Experience supporting teaching, supervision, or mentorship of colleagues Experience participating in audit or clinical governance activities Leadership or service development experience Interest in research and innovation within primary care
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 Ashton Medical Group
Address Glebe Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
Greater Manchester
OL6 6HD
Employer's website https://www.ashtonmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)