About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Primary Care team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals presenting with acute & chronic illness.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with complex symptoms that have not yet been diagnosed.
This role is well suited to an ACP with strong clinical decision-making skills, experience in urgent and same-day care, and a commitment to proactive chronic disease management that reduces avoidable admissions and improves patient outcomes.
About us
OHP was set up by local GPs who are passionate about providing high quality primary care and using their time and skills effectively to benefit patients..
We are currently a GP partnership of 30 practices with 38 surgeries, serving around 280,000 patients in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Shropshire.
Our head office is based in Cotteridge, but this role will be based at Selly Oak Health Centre.
Job description Job responsibilities
Role Duties
Clinical Practice
Independently assess, examine, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute illness and acute exacerbations of chronic disease.
Provide expert management of conditions including: COPD and asthma exacerbations Heart failure decompensation Diabetes complications Frailty and complex multimorbidity Acute infections in patients with chronic disease Chronic pain flare ups Hypertension and cardiovascular instability Request, interpret, and act upon diagnostic investigations. Prescribe medications independently within scope of practice. Develop and implement evidence based management plans. Identify deteriorating patients and escalate appropriately. Deliver same day urgent care clinics and home visit assessments where required.Please see attached job description/person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered healthcare professional (NMC/HCPC) MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards) Independent Prescriber qualification
Skills Essential
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Ability to work autonomously and manage clinical risk effectively Strong communication and multidisciplinary team-working skills Non-medical prescribing experience, including managing patients with complex co-morbidities Understanding of NHS frameworks and primary care pathways
Experience Essential
Significant experience in primary care, urgent care, emergency care or community services Demonstrable experience in managing acute and chronic conditions Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Experience working in a GP practice or Primary Care Network Experience in frailty, respiratory, diabetes or cardiovascular care Experience in teaching, mentoring or leadership
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Our Health Partnership
Address Our Health Partnership
1856 Pershore Road
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B30 3AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ourhealthpartnership.com/ (Opens in a new tab)