About this role
Job summary
Westrop Medical Practice is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our clinical team and undertake autonomous clinics as part of the GP rota.
Westrop is a large, multi-site GP partnership serving approximately 49,000 patients across six sites in North Swindon. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, physiotherapists and care navigators working together to manage both same-day demand and ongoing care for our patients.
This role is suited to a confident ACP who is comfortable managing undifferentiated presentations, making independent clinical decisions and contributing to the day-to-day management of acute and routine GP workload.
The successful candidate will run their own clinics within the GP rota, assessing, diagnosing and managing patients, arranging investigations, prescribing where appropriate and coordinating care with the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will be supported by an experienced clinical team and allocated a GP mentor, ensuring you have consistent clinical support, opportunities for discussion and ongoing professional development. While the role requires a high degree of autonomy, Westrop prides itself on maintaining a collaborative and supportive clinical culture where colleagues are always available to discuss complex cases.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice that values teamworking, clinical development and providing high quality care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will undertake autonomous clinical assessment and management of patients as part of the GP rota, working across Westrop Medical Practice sites as required.
The role will include assessing and managing patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions, undertaking clinical examinations, formulating differential diagnoses and implementing appropriate management plans. This will include prescribing where appropriate, arranging and interpreting investigations, and making referrals to secondary care or community services.
The ACP will contribute to both same-day demand and routine GP workload, providing safe, effective and patient-centred care. The postholder will also support the wider multidisciplinary team through shared clinical discussions and collaborative working.
Accurate and timely clinical documentation, coding and completion of administrative tasks (including results management, prescriptions and correspondence) will form an essential part of the role.
The ACP will work with a high level of professional autonomy while having access to support from the GP team. The postholder will be allocated a GP mentor and will be expected to engage in regular clinical discussion, peer learning and continued professional development.
The role requires strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care within a busy primary care environment.
About us
Westrop Medical Practice serves a population of almost 50,000 patients across six sites in Swindon and the surrounding area, ranging from semi-rural communities on the edge of the Cotswolds to urban practices in North Swindon and Old Town.
We are a large, forward-thinking practice with a strong focus on teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement. Our multidisciplinary clinical teams work closely together to deliver high-quality, accessible care for our patients, supported by modern digital systems and an ongoing commitment to service development.
We are an active teaching practice, supporting GP trainees, junior doctors and student nurses, and we place a strong emphasis on professional development and collaborative working across the organisation.
Westrop Medical Practice is a member of the Brunel Health Group Primary Care Network, a collaboration of 14 practices working together to deliver services at scale for a population of around 150,000 patients. Through Brunel we support a range of innovative services including paramedic home visiting, enhanced clinical roles and large-scale vaccination programmes. Brunel is also one of the largest primary care research groups in the South West.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Title
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (GP Rota)
Responsible toClinical Lead / GP Partner
Accountable toPractice Manager / GP Partners
Job SummaryThe Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team at Westrop Medical Practice, undertaking autonomous patient consultations as part of the GP rota.
The postholder will assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions across a wide range of clinical presentations. The role will involve running independent clinics, contributing to the management of same-day demand and routine GP workload, and working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to deliver high-quality patient care.
The ACP will exercise a high degree of professional autonomy while having access to appropriate clinical supervision and support. A designated GP mentor will be available to support clinical development and discussion of complex cases.
Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities
Undertake autonomous patient consultations within the GP rota across Westrop sites as required.
Assess and manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
Take comprehensive clinical histories and perform physical examinations.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop appropriate management plans.
Prescribe medication where appropriately qualified to do so.
Arrange and interpret investigations including blood tests, imaging and other diagnostic procedures.
Refer patients to secondary care, community services or other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Provide health advice, preventative care and patient education.
Manage both same-day and routine clinical workload.
Clinical Governance and Patient Safety
Work within professional scope of practice and competence.
Maintain safe and effective clinical decision-making at all times.
Escalate complex cases or uncertainty to GP colleagues where appropriate.
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and practice governance activities.
Adhere to national and local clinical guidelines and protocols.
Support the practice in maintaining high standards of patient safety.
Administrative and Clinical Record Keeping
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using SystmOne.
Ensure appropriate clinical coding and documentation of consultations.
Complete administrative duties associated with patient care including:
Results management
Prescriptions
Correspondence
Follow-up actions
Contribute to effective management of workflow tasks related to patient care.
Multidisciplinary Team Working
Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, physiotherapists and care coordinators.
Participate in clinical meetings and case discussions.
Contribute to a supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
Professional Development
Maintain professional registration and comply with continuing professional development requirements.
Engage in regular clinical supervision and mentorship with an allocated GP mentor.
Participate in relevant training and educational activities to maintain and develop clinical competence.
Equality, Diversity and Confidentiality
Act in a manner that supports equality, diversity and inclusion.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with practice policies and data protection legislation.
Comply with all relevant practice policies, procedures and professional standards.
General Responsibilities
Support the practice in delivering high quality patient care.
Maintain effective communication with colleagues across all practice sites.
Contribute positively to the development of the service.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as required by the practice.
Working RelationshipsThe postholder will work closely with:
GP Partners and salaried GPs
Nursing team
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Paramedics and physiotherapists
Practice management team
Administrative and reception staff
About Westrop Medical Practice
Westrop Medical Practice is a large, multi-site GP partnership serving approximately 49,000 patients across six sites in North Swindon. The practice has a diverse multidisciplinary team and is committed to providing high quality, accessible primary care to its population.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Registered healthcare professional with NMC, HCPC or equivalent professional registration MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent experience working at ACP level) Independent prescribing qualification Significant post-qualification clinical experience Experience assessing and managing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions Ability to undertake autonomous clinical consultations and make independent clinical decisions Experience managing acute presentations and same-day demand Ability to request and interpret diagnostic investigations Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team IT literacy and experience using electronic patient record systems
Desirable
Experience working within primary care or a GP practice setting Experience working within a GP rota or same-day demand service Experience using SystmOne clinical system Experience participating in clinical audit or quality improvement activity Experience supporting or mentoring other clinical staff Evidence of additional postgraduate training relevant to primary care Knowledge of local NHS referral pathways and community services
Qualifications Essential
Registered healthcare professional (NMC / HCPC or equivalent professional body) Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent experience) Independent prescribing qualification (or working towards) Significant experience working in primary care or urgent care settings Experience assessing and managing patients with undifferentiated conditions Ability to undertake autonomous clinical consultations and make independent clinical decisions Experience requesting and interpreting diagnostic investigations Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance IT literacy and experience using electronic patient record systems
Desirable
Experience working within a GP practice setting Experience working within a GP rota or same-day demand service Experience using SystmOne clinical system Experience supervising or supporting junior clinical staff Experience participating in clinical audit or quality improvement projects Evidence of postgraduate training relevant to primary care Teaching or mentoring experience Understanding of local referral pathways and NHS primary care systems
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 Westrop Medical Practice
Address Moredon Medical Centre
Moredon Road
Swindon
SN2 2JG
Employer's website https://www.westropmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)