Job summary
Ash Grove Medical Centre is a dynamic and patient-centred practice committed to delivering high-quality care. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our multidisciplinary team, providing exceptional care to our diverse patient population.
Benefits include:
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part-time employees) Competitive overtime rates NHS Pension Free Blue Light Card on completion of a six-month probationary period Health Assured - Employee assistance programme offering free 24-hour confidential helpline Free uniform Free on-site car parking Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting our GPs and healthcare team in delivering comprehensive patient care. You will work autonomously, assessing, diagnosing, and managing a range of acute and chronic conditions. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and ensuring the smooth delivery of care in the surgery.
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
Conduct clinical assessments, examinations, and diagnostic tests Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in patients Prescribe medications and treatment plans in line with your scope of practice Provide expert advice, education, and support to patients and families Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care Contribute to improving care pathways and patient experience Main Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times, with a duty not to disclose any confidential information after employment ends. Work independently using own initiative and be accountable for own professional actions. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment/intervention and care for patients with undifferentiated diagnosis. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment/intervention and care for patients with complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition. Clinically examine and assess patients' needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly. Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols. Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects, and interactions. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent, or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency care. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies to promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for mental health. Carry out the partners' instructions and requests. All staff are required to take their share in providing cover, when necessary, for colleagues who may be absent as a result of holidays or illness. Maintain a smart appearance and be helpful wherever possible. All staff should be conversant with and adhere to all written guidelines and protocols provided and available. Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Proven experience in primary care or community healthcare settings Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication and organisational skills Qualifications
Essential
Holds a Postgraduate Degree Qualification in clinical practice (level 7) or equivalent qualification, with evidence of academic study Registered Healthcare Practitioner Independent prescribing qualification Desirable
Qualified triage Minor Illness qualification Employer details
Employer name
Ash Grove Medical Centre Address
England Lane Knottingley West Yorkshire WF11 0JA Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
Ash Grove Medical Centre is a dynamic and patient-centred practice committed to delivering high-quality care. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our multidisciplinary team, providing exceptional care to our diverse patient population.
Benefits include:
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part-time employees) Competitive overtime rates NHS Pension Free Blue Light Card on completion of a six-month probationary period Health Assured - Employee assistance programme offering free 24-hour confidential helpline Free uniform Free on-site car parking Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting our GPs and healthcare team in delivering comprehensive patient care. You will work autonomously, assessing, diagnosing, and managing a range of acute and chronic conditions. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and ensuring the smooth delivery of care in the surgery.
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
Conduct clinical assessments, examinations, and diagnostic tests Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in patients Prescribe medications and treatment plans in line with your scope of practice Provide expert advice, education, and support to patients and families Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care Contribute to improving care pathways and patient experience Main Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times, with a duty not to disclose any confidential information after employment ends. Work independently using own initiative and be accountable for own professional actions. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment/intervention and care for patients with undifferentiated diagnosis. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment/intervention and care for patients with complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition. Clinically examine and assess patients' needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly. Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols. Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects, and interactions. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent, or emergency situations including initiation of effective emergency care. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies to promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. Assess, identify, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for mental health. Carry out the partners' instructions and requests. All staff are required to take their share in providing cover, when necessary, for colleagues who may be absent as a result of holidays or illness. Maintain a smart appearance and be helpful wherever possible. All staff should be conversant with and adhere to all written guidelines and protocols provided and available. Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Proven experience in primary care or community healthcare settings Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication and organisational skills Qualifications
Essential
Holds a Postgraduate Degree Qualification in clinical practice (level 7) or equivalent qualification, with evidence of academic study Registered Healthcare Practitioner Independent prescribing qualification Desirable
Qualified triage Minor Illness qualification Employer details
Employer name
Ash Grove Medical Centre Address
England Lane Knottingley West Yorkshire WF11 0JA Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
